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Global Influence Initiative exists to :
Educate
impoverished and marginalized children
Empower
families through life-sustaining assistance
Elevate
entire communities with schools
Repeat
our success throughout the world
Locations
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Gwarzo, Nigeria
Gwarzo in the Hausa language means “hero.” In spite of tremendous poverty, you’ll find many little heroes dreaming big dreams here.
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Ethiopia Academy I
More than 200 students attend the growing Global Influence Academy here. A key to their success is adapting to the community's needs and cultural context.
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Jos, Nigeria
Jos’ pioneering Global Influence Academy models excellence by educating children and training teachers. See how a tiny classroom became a thriving campus.
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Ethiopia Academy II
This Academy is truly the little school that could. This school's goal is to add a grade every year to meet the community’s tremendous need for schools.