What does pencils of promise do?
We’re Reshaping the Landscape of Global Education We believe every child should have access to quality education. We create schools, programs and global communities around the common goal of education for all.
Is Pencils of Promise legit?
Pencils of Promise (PoP) is a non-profit organization that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in the developing world. Since its founding in October 2008, the 501(c)(3) organization has built 554 schools across Laos, Guatemala and Ghana. More than 110,000 students attend the schools globally.
When was Pencils of Promise created?
October 2008
Pencils of Promise/Founded
Since its founding in October 2008, Pencils of Promise has broken ground on over 300 schools in Guatemala, Ghana, Laos and Nicaragua and has provided quality education to over 30,000 children living in these areas.
Who started Pencils of Promise?
Adam Braun
Pencils of Promise/Founders
Adam Braun, best-selling author and founder of education non-profit Pencils of Promise, gave up a lucrative career in finance at Bain & Company to build schools for some of the world’s poorest young students. Since 2009, Pencils of Promise has built more than 400 schools across Laos, Guatemala, Ghana, and Nicaragua.
What happened to Mission U?
Self-Proclaimed Alternative to College Closes After a Year. MissionU, whose founder promoted his startup as an alternative to “broken” traditional higher education, has closed after admitting just one 25-person class.
Who is the CEO of Pencils of Promise?
Tanya Ramos
Pencils of Promise CEO Tanya Ramos Discusses Technology, Data, and Nonprofit Work.
How much does it cost to build a school Pencils of Promise?
A Pencils of Promise classroom costs approximately $10,000 and a school costs $25,000. Since its inception, Pencils of Promise has built more than 150 schools enabling 13,000 children to receive an education.
What is MissionU?
MissionU is a college alternative that gives students the skills and experience needed to succeed in today’s competitive working world while allowing them to graduate debt-free with no upfront tuition.
