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Christmas is a beautiful season because of the hope that Christ brings out in each of us, the kind of world we all dream about living in one day or leaving behind for our children, a world in which we help our brothers and sisters, from near and far, fear less and hope more, a …

The following stories are short testimonies of four of our After School Academy kids. We are so proud of what they are accomplishing, and it is a privilege to walk along side them as they pursue their various dreams. GODSGIFT Godsgift is a 10 year old, who dreams of becoming a medical doctor. She wants …

We are quickly coming up on this year’s Soulful Supper and wanted to take a moment to give an update on some of our amazing scholars! Because of the generosity of those volunteering, purchasing tickets and/or participating in our auction, youth like two of our A2S scholars, Theodore and Ify, are given educational opportunities, which …

The Entrepreneur Incubator inspires a cross-cultural collaborative community that combines key aspects of conscious capitalism, micro-finance, and human capital development to positively influence young and promising stakeholders in Nigeria’s fast-growing entrepreneurial landscape. Our U.S. and African judges came together over three days to provide feedback and guidance in this year’s pitch competition, and at the end of our program, …

Written by: Holly Worsley A2S Board Member We were to learn about the extremes of evil and the depths of human resilience and courage on our last morning in Benin City, Nigeria. As a team we visited an IDP camp, “Internally Displaced Persons”, just outside Benin City. We were greeted by 3,000 Nigerian people singing …

Written by: Erica Madden A2S Mission Team Member 2017/2018 If I had to pick one word to describe my experience in Nigeria this week, I suspect my selection might surprise you. Over the last six days, we’ve precariously navigated dirt roads covered with holes and often passable by one vehicle at a time. We visited …

Written by: Andy Galdi Today was the second day of the A2S Entrepreneur Incubator Pitch Competition. The Entrepreneur Incubator is in its second year at A2S. The Incubator provides Nigerian youth with the support needed to create community-changing businesses, by offering the mentorship and the resources needed to turn ideas into viable enterprises. Winners of …

Written by: Nse Eyo Today went by very fast! This would be my first time of witnessing the Entrepreneurship Incubator event – can’t wait. The devotion this morning was led by Georgia – Barrington Bunny – where she captured the unconditional love, through the story, that Jesus shows us even though we do not deserve …

Written by: Campbell Worsley I went into this day stressed, mostly about my VBS station, which I felt was lacking in some of the details that made the other successful. As soon as I saw those kids, all of my worry and doubt disappeared. I was filled with feelings of Joy and overwhelming love. I …