Jennifer Mwandoe always dreamed of attending university, but financial struggles and family expectations forced her to put those dreams on hold. Now, as a mother of two, she is determined to rewrite her story. Read how she is navigating marriage, motherhood, and academics—proving that education has no expiration date
In the village of Ikita by Lake Mai-Ndombe, Boongo Phillip, a 60-year-old primary school teacher, exemplifies resilience and aspiration. Overcoming discrimination and financial hardships, he returned to school at 55 through a Mai-Ndombe REDD+ project bursary, graduating high school at 56. Now teaching at a school built by the project, Boongo inspires his community with his dedication to education and his hope for a brighter future for the next generation.
Our communities are realizing the importance of education through the transformative change that is happening where children complete their education and have careers that give back to society.
Parents living in the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ Project zone help send their children to school through their involvement in forest protection
Mary, Wisdom and Emmanuel from the Wildlife Works Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project in Kenya share the challenges their communities face in accessing quality education and their hopes and ambitions for the future.
Hear from Touch It, a REDD+ scholarship student studying Economics of Informational Technology. She hopes to become a professional marketing researcher working with local villagers and farmers in her community after she graduates.
Hear from Thorn Khak, a REDD+ scholarship student who is studying agricultural science and hopes to become a specialist in his field working in his local community.
Hear from Pich Savary, a REDD+ scholarship student studying tourism who hopes to share her knowledge and promote ecotourism on a larger scale when she graduates.
Hear from Tith Sour, an Indigenous REDD+ scholarship student studying Agricultural Information Technology who hopes to become a web developer with professional skills to help develop his community and protect forests and natural resources.
