Every child deserves the chance to learn.
But too often, barriers like poverty, hunger, unsafe buildings, or even lack of school supplies stand in the way. Greater Good Charities removes those barriers—so children everywhere can learn, dream, and build a brighter future.
We listen first.
Every response starts with communities telling us what they need.
In 2009, after attacks on female students in Afghanistan, the greatest barrier to school wasn’t access—it was safety. We supplied buses so girls could get to school without fear. By 2018, more than 150 girls rode those buses every year.
“Education is like a light. You can see the path you are going on in the dark.” – Sadia, Mirwais Mena Student
We respond holistically.
Learning doesn’t happen on an empty stomach. That’s why we integrate nutrition into our education work.
In rural Haiti, our hens program provided eggs directly to students, protein-rich meals that fueled their bodies and sharpened their focus to learn.
We stay until the job is done.
Sometimes, the barrier is infrastructure. On Haiti’s La Gonâve island, college wasn’t an option for children because no complete secondary school existed. We funded the first-ever complete secondary school, including teachers, classrooms, and supplies.
In 2018, the first 13th-grade class graduated. 92% passed Haiti’s baccalauréat exam. In comparison, the national average was 37%.
