With good health and a decent education even the most disadvantaged child can aspire to and achieve a better life. This is why ELMA focuses on poor, marginalized communities in Africa, often serving rural as well as urban children and youth who otherwise might not be touched by outside assistance.

We believe that the best kinds of grants directly attack a problem while simultaneously providing the means to increase the ability of local people to help themselves.

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