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schools built
196
children in school each year
142000+

build. educate. empower.

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

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upcoming 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 Evaluation

current projects

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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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