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Educate an Orphan

Keep a child learning.

Education can change the direction of a child's life. We help make sure lack of support does not bring that journey to an end.

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Why we exist

For some children, the difference between staying in school and dropping out is simply having someone step in.

Educate an Orphan steps in.

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Access creates continuity.

When support remains, learning can continue.

Evidence

Our impact

We measure progress carefully and publish verified figures when they are available.

20Children supported

14Schools represented

8States across Nigeria

14Academic summaries reviewed

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How we support

Education requires more than paying a school fee.

Our approach looks at the practical support a child needs to participate in school and continue progressing.

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School Sponsorship

Support that helps remove the financial barriers standing between a student and the classroom.

Learning Materials

Books, uniforms and essential tools that make full participation in school possible.

Student Support

Consistent guidance and practical care shaped around the needs of each learner.

Academic Monitoring

Thoughtful follow-through that helps us understand progress and respond when support is needed.

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A story of progress

Behind every report card is a child being given another opportunity to keep going.

“EAO cleared outstanding bills and provided the essentials a seven-year-old learner needed. She finished the term first in her class.”

1,100+ donations.
₦5.7m raised.
Twenty children supported.

From September 2025 to August 2026, community giving helped twenty children continue their education across eight Nigerian states.

₦5,713,687.83 raisedadjusted donation income

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Ways to give

Choose how you would like to help.

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Sponsor a Child

Provide sustained educational support for one student.

Sponsor a Term

Help a child meet the costs of one full school term.

Monthly Upkeep

Give dependable support for everyday school participation.

School Materials

Fund the uniforms, books and supplies a learner needs.

General Donation

Let EAO direct your gift where it can help most.

Accountability matters

Your support should come with visibility.

We believe supporting a child's education also means being responsible for how that support is used.

Academic publicationEAO First Academic Year Report 2025/26

A verified retrospective of the 2025/26 academic year, covering programme reach, learner outcomes and financial stewardship.

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How it works

From your support to a child's education.

You Give

EAO Allocates Support

The Student Is Supported

We Monitor Progress

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From the EAO community

See what your support makes possible.

Programme milestone

Get involved

There is more than one way to make a difference.

Individuals, businesses, schools and organisations can support education in different, meaningful ways.

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One more barrier removed

Help another child continue their education.

Whether you sponsor a child, contribute towards a school term or simply give what you can, your support can help remove one more barrier between a student and their education.