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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 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...

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...

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...

In just 7 months, AOEF’s Youth Advisory Council and Young Friends of AOEF have made major contributions in support of our mission to educate children in Africa. Our African and American youth volunteers and young professionals have been meeting across time zones and...

CLICK HERE to read some of the Poetry Slam entries. With little to no internet connectivity in the villages we serve and personal transportation strictly controlled during COVID, our cross-cultural Poetry Slam! presented some challenges. But those challenges were...