18.5 Million Children Are Out of School in Nigeria

The education crisis negatively impacts all parts of society. We believe children deserve a safe place to learn, grow, and be children. In addition to teaching them academic and life skills, we want children to feel loved and valued. We want them to understand that their lives matter and that they can do great things. 

3.5 Million Hours of Education and Counting.

Help Us Give Access to More Youth.

A2S® After School Academy

Every afternoon, we open our arms to 250 children and youth at the A2S Youth Center. Our After School Academy program keeps kids in their public schools during the day and provides opportunities to deepen their learning in a safe and welcoming environment in the evenings. At the Academy, kids have the opportunity to play, explore technology, receive tutoring services, and participate in extracurricular activities like drama, dance, music, debate, visual art, and more. Our curriculum is geared towards raising our kids to be strategic thinkers and leaders with integrity. We engage their imaginations and open their eyes to what is possible.

Our curriculum is constantly evolving as we find gaps in the primary education system. We equip our students in five core areas: Strategy, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Internet Literacy, and Leadership. It is critical that our kids have the opportunity to discover their individual passions and enhance their abilities in those areas.

Our goal is to equip our students with the tools they need to thrive in the workplace after graduation.

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of our kids advanced to the next grade and improved class ranking
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of our parents volunteer at the Academy
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of our kids pass JAMB (SAT equivalent) within the first year at the Academy
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students have received A2S scholarships to attend university in Nigeria
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service hours given back to organization by A2S US Scholars

A2S® Scholars Program

A2S has supported 70 scholars across several universities in Nigeria and 10 students have received the opportunity to study at high schools and universities in the United States. Our scholars receive more than a scholarship when they come to A2S. We help students achieve a higher level of specialized learning, developing the whole person and empowering them to seek new opportunities and think critically so they can carve out their place in the world following graduation.

In Nigeria, our scholars receive scholarships that cover tuition and additional program support through regular check ins, annual retreats, workforce development workshops, and internship and mentorship opportunities. Our scholars are also encouraged to give back to our community by volunteering at A2S events.

Our U.S. scholars begin their journeys at the high school level so they can acclimate themselves to their new circumstances with the support of our partner institutions and host families. A2S has a team of dedicated volunteers that pour into our scholars as they discover who they are and the possibilities ahead. These scholars become ambassadors for A2S and Nigeria within their new communities. During the high school experience, scholars explore opportunities for university attendance and scholarship.