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Ending Poverty Starts With You

Together, we can empower disadvantaged youth and women with the skills and knowledge to get jobs, start businesses, and live poverty-free.

Our Numbers 

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Computer access

50000

People now have access to computer centers, libraries, a basketball court, clean water, and classrooms in the Kilimanjaro community.

Meals

30690

Meals are provided to the students we support.

Days

10230

Days of education are provided each year to the students we support.

Our Life Changing Programs

Orphan to College Program

We help orphaned youth through school and college with tuition, meals, tech - everything they need for success.

Business Empowerment (BE) Program

BE equips youth and women with vital job preparation skills to boost their independence and community impact.

USA College Scholarships Program

Our scholarships make college in the USA accessible to hardworking students by assisting with their tuition.

Three Ways You Can Help

Donate to Change a Life

Your support provides job preparation training as well as essential school supplies, tuition, meals, transportation and medical care for underpriviledged youth.

Charity Travel - See the Difference

A truly life-changing adventure that provides educational opportunities for local youth and women.

Hike for Education

Explore the world's most breathtaking landscapes while fundraising for money to help support a student in need. Enjoy the outdoors, meeting others and giving back.

A Story of Impact:
Orphan to Duke Graduate

Many children in the world live without access to electricity, running water and adequate education. Revo was one these children. Make A Difference Now fully supported him financially from elementary school through his senior year of high school, He had the smarts and the motivation, we just gave him access to what most people would have in the western world and he put it to use.

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Revo prior to being helped by Make A Difference.

Make A Difference Now, Duke University Graduate,

Revo as a Duke graduate and Make A Difference alumni.

We are a top-rated nonprofit on GreatNonprofits and have received a platinum seal for transparency through Guidestar.

Read our reviews.

  • "Caring, passionate, and very thoughtful about the use of funds donated!"

    — Janet

  • "By focusing on the selected participants and committing to support them through all of their education, MAD is guaranteeing life-changing opportunities and potential."

    — Make A Difference Donor