We believe wholeheartedly that education is not only fundamental, but paramount, to an individual’s success throughout their life.
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Making the Grade is a charitable, youth oriented, educational and medical organization with the purpose of aiding young people obtain educational opportunities that will lead to independence and entrepreneurism. We serve students aged 7-25, with the greatest cluster in the 15-21 year old bracket. Our target country is Ethiopia.
People who are afforded a good education are then able to compete in the work force. People who then are employed can support their families. Education creates independence.
Young people under 25 make up almost two-thirds of Ethiopia’s population. Although the government of Ethiopia has increased the number of public schools, they are often understaffed, under-supplied and located hours by foot from students living in the countryside. We attempt to identify schools that meet the needs of our students and place our students in these schools. Children from poor families are not always given an early education as schools are too far from their homes and their parents are not convinced of the importance of primary education. The need is so great that many children slip through the gap -- many incredibly bright children. We are working with such students throughout the country. Our students come from extremely poor and destitute families, many of our students suffering severe deformities and medical issues. We are one of many organizations trying to help these young people become independent through receiving the educational tools to compete in the Ethiopian and world job markets.
