by AOEF | May 6, 2021 | Breakfast on the Nile Newsletter
AOEF’s Youth Advisory Council and Young Friends of AOEF have been researching and reporting on a variety of factors affecting education in Africa. One particular finding concerned our young female leaders: a lack of sanitary products. Obtaining an...
by AOEF | May 3, 2021 | Breakfast on the Nile Newsletter
This month, we are proud to recognize two places that reflect the untamed passions of people who believe in the power of culture, community and connection: The Town of Lake Park, FL The Brewhouse Gallery, Lake Park, FL Both swung the doors wide open...
by AOEF | May 3, 2021 | Breakfast on the Nile Newsletter
The education gap in Africa is widening at an alarming rate. School closures from COVID have led to an increase in early marriage, early pregnancy and gender-based violence. As such, fewer girls are returning to school. World Vision International estimates...
by AOEF | Feb 17, 2021 | Breakfast on the Nile Newsletter
It has been almost exactly one year since our students were sent home from school due to a rapidly spreading global pandemic. This long season of COVID has been particularly challenging as we’ve watched our children in Africa stop learning all while their most basic...
by AOEF | Feb 17, 2021 | Breakfast on the Nile Newsletter
Since the onset of COVID-19, we have resorted to different modes of distance learning at all levels of education. During these tough times, we have had time to reflect on the importance of education in our own country, but how are students faring in the developing...