WHY EDUCATION
Educating children living in war zones empowers them to break the cycle of war and build a culture of peace.
THE PATH TO PEACE WINDS THROUGH
THE CLASSROOM
Like our own kids, children living in war zones want to grow up in safe, healthy communities.
OUR APPROACH
STEP 1
Identify areas of need and partner with locals.
STEP 2
Secure financing and begin new school construction.
STEP 3
Provide ongoing teacher and administrative support.
OUR IMPACT
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Justice Rising is currently working in three countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, and Syria.
120+
We’re employing and training more than 120 Justice Rising faculty and staff members.
14
We’ve built and operate 14 schools in Eastern Congo.
100%
Nearly all of our students have passed their national exams.
2,200
With the support of our global Peace Partners, we’re educating thousands of students per year.
1:1
We’re educating as many girls as we are boys - an essential part of overcoming poverty and disrupting violence.
EVERY $50 SENDS A STUDENT TO SCHOOL
FOR A FULL YEAR.
WHERE WE WORK
Justice Rising aims to bring transformation to areas of conflict through education. We are actively working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Syria.
TAKE ACTION
With your help, we can continue to invest in providing quality education in war torn areas.
48.5 MILLION
CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX AND FIFTEEN LIVING IN CONFLICT AREAS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL
