IGNITE THE PROMISE.
“Children are not casual guests in our home. They have been loaned to us temporarily for the purpose of loving them and instilling a foundation of values on which their future lives will be built.” – James Dobson
Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Bridging the achievement gap for children in rural communities of Jamaica.
Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Bridging the achievement gap for children in rural communities of Jamaica.
We want to bridge the achievement gap for children in rural communities of Jamaica based on a core belief that education is the best form of primary prevention.
“Many of these benefits of education are interrelated in that they work together to improve a person’s conditions in life. Unfortunately, despite the numerous benefits of education, there are many places in the world where access to education is very limited. Many children are deprived of education due to a lack of funds and schools in their neighborhoods. The lack of access to education contributes to greater problems such as poverty, inequality, and sometimes even crime and violence…“
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Million people could be lifted out of extreme poverty if all children left school with basic reading skills.10
Earnings increase by approximately ten percent with each additional year of schooling70
In 2050, the GDP per capita in low-income countries will be almost seventy percent lower than it would be if all children were learning.122
Climate change and the resulting increased rate of natural disasters could cast as many as 122 million people into poverty by 2030.“The only thing you have to do to help children is to restore their ability to create their own universe.” ― Meir Ezra
With the support of individuals just like you, we have had the opportunity to partner with students in furthering their education! We have hosted back-to-school programs, provided data plans, donated school supplies, and covered registration fees! Let’s bridge the achievement gap TOGETHER, one promise at a time!
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Nurturing Community
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Literacy
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Internet Access
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Adequate Nutrition
Shopping With A Purpose
Support our mission and rock your favorite official merchandise of Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc.! By purchasing wonderful gifts for yourself or others, you are advancing our mission of bridging the achievement gap between economic resources and educational opportunities for children in rural areas of Jamaica. All proceeds from our verified Bonfire store will be used to cover the ASF Summer Literacy Camp! We are always adding new merchandise- so stay in touch!
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My son has done so well over the year and I am so proud of him. The scholarship was a great assistance to get him into high school.
Parent
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It is not an easy task to feed, clothe, and send three children to school every day. [The Alphonso Scholarship] made a huge difference.
Parent
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I am beyond grateful and elated that [my daughter] was considered. This scholarship helped in easing the pressure of school expenses.
Parent
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I was really happy that I received a scholarship because I know my parents worked really hard and I want to make them proud of me.
Scholarship Recipient
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