LET'S CHANGE THAT

We Are Pencils of Promise

We’re a global community that believes everyone deserves access to quality education. We’re reshaping the landscape of education guided by our
100% PROMISE

  • 100% Direct Giving

    Every dollar donated online goes directly to our programs to educate more children.

  • 100% Local Leadership

    All of our Country Directors are from the country they lead.

  • 100% Success Rate

    Every school we’ve opened to date is fully operational and educating students daily.

Our Progress

SINCE 2009:

SCHOOL BUILDS

STUDENTS SERVED

250 Million Children Lack Basic Reading, Writing & Math Skills. 

Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. Education reduces poverty, empowers women and helps prevent disease.
UNESCO EFA Global Monitoring Report 2013/4
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Our Solution

Through our programs in Ghana, Guatemala and Laos, we’re changing what a learning experience can be for a child anywhere in the world.
School Builds
Teacher Support
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Become a Part of Something Bigger than Yourself

Together, we’re creating a future where all children have a chance to succeed.

Our Community

BRITTNY & ERIC

Requesting donations in place of wedding gifts to educate children around the world.

GET CREATIVE!

Start your own campaign for education.

ALI

Running 26.2 miles for the 2015 NYC Marathon to honor the Boston Marathon victims & to support global education.

MAYER

Donating his 9th birthday by asking friends & family to support his PoP campaign instead of receiving presents.