Become an Education Matters Donor
Donate to support Education Matters execute our mission of providing high-achieving, low-income students with transformational education and access to global opportunities that will promote positive change in Africa.Donations include our programming for graduates and students of the USAP Community School,a residential 11th and 12th grade (A Level) school that educates high-achieving, low-income Zimbabwean and refugee students. Through a holistic education, our students prepare to excel at the world's top universities to build society in Zimbabwe and on the African Continent. We teach students skills to apply their education to solve challenges facing their communities, country and Africa.
FAQs
Yes. Education Matters Africa Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered in the United States of America with EIN 82-4727381. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt upon donating.
Checks can be made out to Education Matters Africa Foundation and sent to: Education Matters Africa Foundation PO Box 966 North Haven, CT 06473 For information to make a bank transfer, please contact fundraising@edmattersafrica.org.
Yes. Our donation platform uses secure encryption to ensure your information is safe and protected.
Yes. During the donation process, you will have the option to dedicate your gift in honor or memory of a loved one.
Your gift directly supports the costs of the USAP Community School, student scholarships, mentorship programs, university application guidance, and operational support for Education Matters initiatives.
Absolutely. You can choose to make a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation to sustain our work year-round.
For those in Zimbabwe, donations can also be made to Education Matters via EcoCash using the merchant code 20316 or you can contact us for information on how to make a bank transfer in Zig local or USD currency. To make and in-kind donation of a service or products, please contact us on fundraising@edmattersafrica.org
Yes. The cost per student at USAP Community is approximately $5000/year. If you are interested in sponsoring a Named Scholarship to cover the costs of one student or to cover the costs of a specific program, in an individual or corporate name, please contact us with this preference.
After donating, you will receive periodic updates via email, including student stories, program milestones, and annual impact reports.
More ways you can get involved
Consider engaging with our mission through various avenues to create a significant impact. You can contribute by donating books, providing mentorship, offering job opportunities, or making in-kind donations. Links to Google forms or email addresses will be provided for further engagement.
Fundraise for Us
Want to support the work we do in your own way? You can host a birthday fundraiser, organize a community event, or create a crowdfunding page. It’s a great way to get others involved and raise support from within your own circles.
Volunteer Your Skills
Share your skills with us, whether it's mentoring, assisting with college applications, offering career advice, or supporting IT, grant writing, or communications. Your contribution is invaluable.
In-Kind Donations
Support us by donating items or services like school supplies, laptops, books, lab equipment, or professional services such as printing and graphic design. Drop-offs are welcome at 23 Connaught Road, Avondale, Harare.
