named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Classroom Infrastructure Support
Provides desks, chairs, and classroom supplies to elementary schools in need in Senegal, such as Sam2 Elementary School in Kaolack
Mentorship Program
Provides academic support, career advisement, and networking opportunities to high school and undergraduate students of African descent in New York City
Scholarship Support
Offers financial assistance to students in Senegal to support their academic success and access to higher education
School Supply Distribution
Delivers backpacks filled with school supplies to students in rural Senegalese schools, such as Keur Sawaly School in Kaffrine Region
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Delivering mentorship and academic advising to youth of African descent in New York CityOffers mentorship programs for high school and undergraduate students in NYC, including personalized support for college applications, financial literacy, career advisement, and preparation for trade or vocational certification. Connects students with experienced advisors to support academic and professional development.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and financial support for students in SenegalProvides financial assistance to college students in Senegal facing economic barriers to higher education, including support for classroom needs and educational access through scholarships and transportation funds.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Providing academic resources and infrastructure support to K-12 schools in SenegalSupplies desks, chairs, textbooks, notebooks, pens, pencils, computers, and other essential academic materials to K-12 schools in Senegal; supports classroom renovation and reconstruction to improve learning environments. Activities include donations such as 60 desks and chairs to an elementary school in Sam, Kaolack, and provision of 90 backpacks with school supplies to students in the Kaffrine Region.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$700
Contributions & grants$700100%
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Total expenses$3K
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Total assets$4K
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Net assets$4K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -89.7%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Harlem Children’s Zone Partner — Provided critical support enabling the founder to complete high school and pursue higher education.
- Keur Sawaly School Partner — Recipient of backpacks and school supplies distributed by EDIS.
- Senegalese Association in Harlem Partner — Organization with which the founder volunteered to support Senegalese families in learning English.
- Squarespace Partner — Uses Squarespace as the website platform for hosting and form management.
strategies · 7
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Academic Resource Support for College Readiness 387 orgsmethodology: academic-resource-supportBy building strong academic environments and supplying key resources, we enable K-12 students in Senegal to successfully transition to and complete college because foundational academic support increases educational persistence and attainment.shared approach: Financial Barrier Reduction →
- Material Support to Reduce Educational Barriers 387 orgsmethodology: material-support-for-educationBy delivering material resources to students and families, we reduce financial barriers to education, particularly those worsened by crises like the pandemic, because access to basic educational inputs is a prerequisite for equitable participation.shared approach: Financial Barrier Reduction →
- Sustainable Learning Environments Through Needs-Based Prioritization 75 orgsmethodology: sustainable-learning-environmentBy establishing schools based on urgency and community-submitted requests, we ensure that learning environments are both sustainable and responsive, because local input and triage of need lead to higher community ownership and long-term impact.shared approach: Community-Led Response →
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Approach to Educational Empowermentmethodology: collaborative_multidisciplinary_approachBy integrating expertise from educators, architects, engineers, and business owners, we create holistic educational solutions that go beyond academics to empower students, because cross-sector collaboration generates more sustainable and contextually relevant outcomes.
- Empowerment Through Agencymethodology: empowerment-through-agencyBy providing knowledge, resources, and opportunities, we foster self-agency and confidence in individuals, enabling them to take ownership of their educational and life trajectories because autonomy is foundational to sustainable personal development.
- Personalized Mentorship for Academic and Professional Successmethodology: personalized_mentorshipBy offering tailored mentorship, we strengthen student capabilities and networking skills, leading to improved academic and professional outcomes because individualized guidance builds both competence and confidence.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Empowermentmethodology: volunteer-driven community empowermentBy engaging volunteers, we expand educational opportunities and empower youth, because community-based involvement increases reach and fosters local leadership and ownership of educational outcomes.