This month, we celebrate something that has always defined Child Scholars: our impact knows no borders.

Your donation travels farther than you may realize. From Ikorodu, Nigeria, to Nakuru, Kenya, to communities in the Philippines, lives are being transformed because you choose to give consistently and intentionally.

Classrooms are generally built for learning, but when they begin to tell stories, they take interesting twists and turns. In this context, our classrooms reverberated with the laughter of children seated at brand-new desks, while others were filled with the resolve of students preparing for final exams.

If we took a breather long enough to see the world through a child’s eyes, we would discover something beautiful; wonder, vulnerability, possibility. On May 27, Nigeria celebrated Children’s Day, but for Child Scholars, children are not just a date on a calendar or a box to tick. They are our pulse. Our reason. The very heart of our mission.

This month, something phenomenal happened! There was a very special visit! Our founder, Dr. Emmanuel Okenye, traveled to Nigeria and spent quality time touring two of our thriving initiatives; Veritas Academy (Ikorodu) and Nidus Aquilae Hospital (Ilupeju).

It was a much-anticipated and truly impactful visit!

We welcome you to a special edition of the Child Scholars newsletter, where we honor the incredible individuals who stand at the very heart of education; our teachers. In commemoration of World Teachers’ Day, which took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, we celebrate their passion, dedication, and the lasting impact they have on the lives of children everywhere.

As promised, we are back with your monthly update, stoked to share the incredible strides Child Scholars is making thanks to your support. September marks a special time for students across the globe, but for us, it is the beginning of a new academic year filled with fresh starts and boundless opportunities.

September marked the end of summer break and return to school. We are excited to welcome back 53 children and five teachers to Veritas Academy, Ikorodu Nigeria!

Nigerian Cooking Class This July the Okenyes taught a Nigerian cooking class as a fundraiser. We auctioned the class as a donation item at Geneva Academy, a Christian School in Roseburg, Oregon.

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I wanted to send you a note to thank you for your generous support this past year. Your contribution during our fundraising event helped us provide education to more than 40 disenfranchised kids in Nigeria. It was an amazing thing to accomplish. Without you, we simply would not have reached as many kids.