The Society for Advancement of Education (SAE-KIDUM) and the American Friends of Kidum are launching a campaign to raise funds to provide Emergency support  for students from economically disadvantaged families, to cover basic necessities These students have difficulties purchasing clothing, school supplies, and common everyday items such as toothpaste or snacks. For many students boarding at SAE’s residential campuses, even the cost of travelling home to their families on weekends is more than they can afford.

SAE therefore seeks to assist 400 of the most vulnerable boarders, aged 13-18, by supplementing their government stipends with an additional average $250 per student a year, to help them afford basic material amenities.

In addition, SAE will provide transportation to those students living in the periphery, so they are able to travel home to see their families on their free weekends. In addition to increasing the students’ quality of life, it is anticipated that this support will increase their motivation and academic performance.

Your gift, at any level, will provide talented but economically disadvantaged students the financial assistance they need to purchase the basic necessities that every student needs.