Kobi's Kids
Join us in our mission of serving Christ by of providing educational assistance to underprivileged children in Burkina Faso. Every child deserves a chance to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future. With your support, we can make a difference in the Burkinabe community.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
About BURKINA FASO
Burkina Faso is a land locked country in the western part of Africa. The national language is French, but the Burkinabe speak up to 60 additional tribal languages. Like many parts of our world today, Burkina Faso is faced with a number of challenges including terrorist attacks in the northern regions.
education in Burkina Faso
Is Public Education free in Burkina Faso? Any online search would make it appear so. But the truth is, there are fees associated with public education. For Primary grades (K-6) those fees are about $150 US. For Middle School the fees are $250 US and for High School level students the fees can be upwards of $350 US. In a country where the average monthly wage is $500 US, ensuring that all of the children are educated can be very financially difficult. Fees cover tuition, clothing, school supplies and a meal for the students.
families in need
Kobi's Kids also provides a one time financial aid assistance to families in need. In a country that is fighting terrorists in the north, many of the families in the community we serve are refugees from other parts of Burkina Faso. Many are widows, and many of the chilren we serve are orphans. Some of the assistance we have provided is intended to be a hand up and not a hand out. Kobi's Kids has purchased sewing machines or provided other tools to allow families to become more self sufficient.
BOOKS to read
At Christmas Time, Kobi's Kids provides our students with the gift of books to read to further their education. Access to books is one of the challenges of impoverished children in Burkina Faso.
We would love to expand this and provide more gifts in the future.
Photographic releases were obtained by all children highlighted in this website.
Our Mission
Kobi's Kids is a division of the Swanson Pay It Forward Foundation (SPIFF). We are a non-profit organization and have applied for 501c3 status. Kobi's Kids/SPIFF is committed to providing educational assistance to underprivileged children in Burkina Faso. Our goal is to improve the lives of these children by covering their school fees and giving them access to quality education. We believe that education is a fundamental right for every child and it is our mission to make this a reality for the children in Burkina Faso. By joining us in our cause, you can help us make a positive impact on the Burkinabe community and empower the next generation to break the cycle of poverty.
PLEASE HELP US SEND KIDS TO SCHOOL IN BURKINA FASO
Kobi's Kids / Swanson Pay-It-Forward Foundation is a non profit organizations. We have applied for 501c3 Status with the IRS.
At this time, donations are NOT yet tax deductible. We still appreciate your help.
Matthew 6:3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,