There are 250 million children around the world who do not know how to read or write.
Our vision is of a world where no child is ever denied the chance to learn.
children have received a second chance education
Through parental and community outreach, our programs have reached a total of 136,693 people.
%
of Luminos graduates transition to government school
Primary school completing rates are nearly twice as high among Luminos children than government school students.
months of
joyful learning
Luminos students not only catch up to grade level in 10 months; they graduate happier & more confident than their peers.
10-month program
Cover first 3 years of school
Play-based learning
Learning how to learn
4x as many reading hours
Costs $150 per student annually
10-month program
Cover first 3 years of school
Play-based learning
Learning how to learn
4x as many reading hours
Costs $150 per student annually
Our programs have expanded to reach over 118,000 children across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Lebanon. That’s great, but we need to significantly scale up our reach if we ever hope to get every child in school and learning.
That’s where you come in.
Our programs have expanded to reach over 118,000 children across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Lebanon. That’s great, but we need to significantly scale up our reach if we ever hope to get every child in school and learning.
That’s where you come in.
A Dialogue:
Long-term Benefits of Second Chance Education
On June 21, 2018, we had the pleasure of hosting Kwame Akyeampong in a dialogue about second chance education courtesy of our friends at the Legatum Institute. Read more >
A Dialogue:
Long-term Benefits of Second Chance Education
On June 21, 2018, we had the pleasure of hosting Kwame Akyeampong in a dialogue about second chance education courtesy of our friends at the Legatum Institute. Read more >
The Luminos Fund is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt charitable organization registered in the United States (EIN 36-4817073).