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RISE builds primary schools in rural Angola to educate children, empower communities, and contribute to the rebuilding of the country.
Every child has the right to education. We focus on vulnerable and marginalized children, those living in poverty that face multiple barriers to education, and deserve the basics that all children deserve – food, safety, healthcare, education, and clean water. Education is at the heart of better economic opportunities, healthier families, individual freedom, and empowerment.
“Education is a powerful driver of development and one of the strongest instruments for reducing poverty, raising incomes, promoting economic growth and shared prosperity, and for improving health, gender equality, peace, and stability.” World Bank Group
learn moreupcoming events
Team RISE 2025
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 12, 2025
RISE has guaranteed spots
10/22/24 – 3/31/25
Run and give more kids in Angola access to education!
Join Team RISE
GivingTuesday
Tuesday, December 3
24 hour campaign
$750,000 Incentive Fund
will be proportionally distributed
up to $1,800 per unique donor
Multiply your Gift!
Donation link will be sent on 12/3
the RISE timeline
Since 2003, RISE has built 196 schools which give over 142,000 kids access to education each year! With a focus on expansion of our Monitoring & Evaluation component, info is tracked in our database. The timeline shows the number of schools, classrooms, and students per year, including a photo and map of the location. Better data means better schools.
Monitoring and Evaluationcurrent projects
Click on a school to learn more.
you can help
It costs $500 to give a child in Angola the opportunity for education.
Take action today and give a child the chance to go to school!
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Team RISE 2024
Congrats and thank you to our Team RISE Chicago Marathon runners and supporters! A great day in Chicago, with our runners completing a huge goal, finishing well, and giving more kids in Angola access to education!
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RISE Benefit 2024
Thanks to all who joined us for our 2024 Benefit at Sketchbook Brewing Company… a great evening celebrating all that has been accomplished together!
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RISE Brewery Tour 2024
Thanks to all who joined us for another great RISE Brewery Tour, to @hopbutcher for hosting and giving a terrific tour, and to @loumalnatis for fantastic Chicago pizza!