Academic Success

At Amatsiko, our mission is to provide students with a strong foundation for life after graduation, empowering them to overcome challenges and become leaders in their communities. Since our founding in 2014, every graduating student has placed in the top two divisions out of five on their primary school government exams, outscoring more elite private schools in the area — a remarkable achievement for children who have faced significant hardships. 

Empowering Self-Sufficiency and Leadership

For the vast majority of our students—about 90%—the path after Amatsiko leads back to their communities. Our students return equipped with practical life skills, English proficiency, a strong grasp of math, and maybe most importantly, confidence in themselves and their abilities. In a country where formal jobs are exceedingly difficult to obtain, entrepreneurship is a necessity. Our students rise to the challenge, helping to support their families through sustainable farming and small business ventures. Many Amatsiko students become catalysts for positive change and leadership within their communities.

Investing in Further Education

For the top 10% of our students who pursue further education, we support them in securing scholarships and opportunities to continue their studies. Several of our graduates have gone on to higher education, studying a variety of fields, and we’re committed to increasing these opportunities. In the future, we aim to establish a scholarship fund, allowing even more of our brightest students to follow their educational dreams.