African Children's Educational Trust (A-CET) is a UK based independent charity run by experienced and dedicated volunteers for over 25 years. Our team members have an extensive experience of working in education and development across Africa. We are strictly apolitical and we do not see it as our remit to “lobby”. We work within the policies and with the cooperation of local government offices.
What we Do
- We fund long-term scholarships for locally selected vulnerable youngsters who, without our support, would be unable to attend full-time education.
- We build and upgrade rural community elementary schools using local labour and materials. We believe these small scale targeted supervised projects are the most effective way of supporting development though education.
- We believe that to withdraw support for “political or human rights issues” only exacerbates unrest and is short-sighted as it always the poor, old and sick who are often the most vulnerable.
Current appeals
Our Tigray Appeal: Return to School Campaign
Many of you may be aware of the current situation in the Tigray Region of Northern Ethiopia. A-CET has been working in the region for over 25 years and have been monitoring the developments through our local partners on the ground. EYES is currently working with the newly established administration to offer humanitarian and educational assistance where possible. We are seeking funds to help children return to school after nearly three years of interruption. If you feel that you can support in anyway, we would be most grateful. All your donations will be acknowledged.