The Need for Education Education is a primary concern of MMHHope. Half of all Congolese children drop out of school by grade 9.
Willing Pupils Congolese children enjoy school and the opportunity to learn. Quite often, their biggest problem is staying in school with so many immediate threats looming.
Early Education Preparing for the future starts at a young age.
Early Education Even though their parents often cannot provide many of the basic school items that we would consider fundamental, the kids still want to study.
Time Outside Outdoor interactions with teachers are one key component of success in the classroom.
How MMH Hope Helps One major hurdle to many students is the cost of uniforms and basic school supplies. MMH Hope delivers books, notebooks, and other resources to local schools.
Continuing Education By providing for students' basic needs, MMH Hope is giving them the opportunity to stay in school longer, which can mean the difference between success and failure later on in life.
Continuing Education Good teaching depends not just on transmitting facts, but on establishing mentor relationships with students.
Optimism One teacher put the situation especially well: "I can still teach, even in a classroom with one wall."
Outside One child commented on school: “I can’t wait to go back to school each day. I only wish all my friends could come, as well.”
You Can Help Too Even without a place to sit, students are read to come to school and teachers are ready to teach.
