Calling All Artists

Calling All Artists

African Orphan Educational Foundation invites Palm Beach County artists to contribute illustrations to our Children’s Story/Coloring Book and Literacy Project for Africa. Simple illustrations of village life will accompany the children’s story to promote English...
Period Project

Period Project

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...
Those Who Open Doors Pave The Way!

Those Who Open Doors Pave The Way!

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...
The Cold Truth:  The Education Gap

The Cold Truth: The Education Gap

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...
News From The Field

News From The Field

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...