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Why we exist
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive and reach their full potential. Through education, children gain the knowledge, confidence and opportunities they need to create brighter futures for themselves, their families and communities.
That's why we work alongside communities in Kenya and Tanzania to create lasting change through education.
Our vision & mission
Vision
To empower children and communities to break the poverty cycle.
Mission
We aim to break the poverty cycle by providing children with access to quality education. Our three staged sustainable model achieves this through improved learning environments, well-trained and supported teachers, holistic child development, empowered local communities, and strong partnerships with governments.
How we create lasting change
Our sustainable, community-led approach addresses the barriers that prevent children from accessing and succeeding in education.
Improved learning environments
Well trained & supported teachers
Holistic child development
Empowered local communities
Strong partnerships with governments
Why education?
Education is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty.
When children have access to quality education, they are more likely to complete school, secure meaningful employment, improve their health and contribute to thriving communities. The benefits extend beyond individual children, creating opportunities for future generations.
Watch Cassandra's TEDx Talk
Working in Africa as CEO of So They Can, she gains so much from the communities she works with. They have taught her to be grateful for what she has got, to live in the present, the value of Ubuntu (I am because of you) and the importance of global balance.
TEDxWellington, 2014
Let’s end child poverty through education.
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So They Can is accredited by the Australian department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), responsible for managing the Australian government’s development program. So They Can receives support through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
So They Can is a registered charity in Australia (ABN 91 138 063 475), New Zealand (CC # 45673), a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit in the USA (EIN 47-1079440), and a UK charity with the Registered Charity Number 1213084.