Breaking Cycles. Building Futures.

25 Years of Impact. The Next Chapter Begins With You.

BASICS@25 | Celebrating 25 Years of Changing Lives

THE CELEBRATION WAS ONE NIGHT. THE IMPACT WILL LAST GENERATIONS.

On November 7, 2026, BASICS International celebrated a remarkable milestone—25 years of breaking cycles of poverty and building brighter futures for children, youth, and families.

Our 25th Anniversary Gala, held in Harlem, New York, brought together supporters, partners, friends, and champions of our mission for an unforgettable evening of celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment.

To everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, contributed, or supported us from afar—THANK YOU!

Your generosity and belief in our mission have carried us through 25 extraordinary years.

But our work is far from finished.

HELP US REACH OUR $300,000 ANNIVERSARY GOAL

The Gala Has Ended. The Giving Continues.

Our 25th Anniversary Gala was more than a celebration. It was an opportunity to invest in the next generation.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have made tremendous progress toward our $200,000 anniversary fundraising goal.

We are almost there—and we need your help to cross the finish line!

Whether you attended the gala, supported us from a distance, or are just discovering BASICS International, you can still make a meaningful difference.

Give $25, $250, $2,500, $25,000—or any amount meaningful to you.

Every donation helps us create opportunities for children and families who need them most.

The event may be over, but the opportunity to change a life continues.

25 YEARS OF IMPACT

Since 2001, BASICS International has worked to break cycles of poverty by addressing the barriers that prevent children and families from reaching their full potential.

What began as an educational sponsorship initiative in Chorkor, Ghana, has grown into a community-centered approach connecting education, nutrition, technology, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and youth leadership.

Together, we have achieved:

6,000+ educational sponsorships helping children access education and remain in school.
2.5 million meals nourishing children and supporting their ability to learn.
Nearly 1,000 digital certifications equipping young people with career-ready technology skills.
Volunteers from 21 countries contributing their time, skills, and resources.

Behind every number is a child with dreams, a family working toward stability, and a community building a better future.

GETTING CHILDREN INTO SCHOOL IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

Keeping them in school, helping them succeed, and preparing them for life is our mission.

In the communities we serve, poverty, food insecurity, and child labor continue to threaten children's access to education.

That is why BASICS goes beyond paying school fees.

Our educational sponsorships and Break the Cycle programs provide nutritious meals, after-school learning, mentoring, family support, and opportunities for personal development.

Our Community Digital Lab equips young people with digital and professional skills, while our Hedzole social enterprise creates opportunities for skills development, entrepreneurship, and economic independence.

Through the Aklowah Youth Leadership & Learning Center, we are expanding access to experiential education, innovation, recreation, and leadership development for children in underserved rural communities.

We are not simply helping children attend school. We are building pathways from education to opportunity.

INVESTING IN THE NEXT 25 YEARS

As we enter our next chapter, our commitment is stronger than ever.

Your continued support will help us:

Expand educational sponsorships and keep more children in school.
Strengthen nutrition, mentoring, and school retention programs.
Advance construction and development of the Aklowah Youth Leadership & Learning Center.
Equip young people with technology, leadership, and workforce skills.
Create sustainable opportunities for families and communities.

Our first 25 years were made possible by people who believed that every child deserves an opportunity. Our next 25 years will be shaped by what we do together today.

THE CELEBRATION IS OVER. OUR MISSION CONTINUES.

Help Us Finish Strong!

We invite you to make a 25th Anniversary gift and help us reach our $200,000 fundraising goal.

Donate today. Sponsor a child. Invest in a future.

Because changing one child's life can change a family—and changing families can transform communities.

Thank you for 25 years of believing, giving, and building futures with us.

Breaking Cycles. Building Futures. Together.

BASICS International

www.basicsinternational.org

BASICS International is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 11-3633709.

BASICS@25 Anniversary Gala

Breaking Cycles. Building Futures.