Here are lists of organizations that help build schools in African countries.
1. ASAP (Africa Schools Assistance Project)
“ASAP is committed to increasing access to quality public education in East Africa, especially for girls. Why? Because education, more than any other sector of development, seeds dramatic improvement in poverty reduction, gender equality, health outcomes, child immunization, HIV/AIDS prevention, environmental protection and wildlife conservation. Simply put, widely available public education will lead to a prosperous, peaceful and sustainable future for Africa.”
“For now ASAP has chosen to focus on Tanzania because it struggles with one of the worst education systems in East Africa. Our solution is to systematically develop community schools and provide comprehensive support for girls in rural regions of Tanzania who face a dismal future without an education. “
“We build strong partnerships with the villagers and government in every community where we work. Our model is predicated on community ownership and project sustainability. Our work is scalable and replicable to maximize impact in the greatest number of places. And, we work hard to ensure everything we do is efficient, effective and culturally appropriate.”
“ASAP also leads groups of volunteers to Africa each June to lend a hand in the school construction process. This powerful concept of bega kwa bega (Swahili for “shoulder to shoulder”) has been central to our model since the beginning. Check out the volunteer page for more details and to watch a short video about this amazing experience!
ASAP is a 501(c)3 and is an NGO registered with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania..”
Schools for Africa
Mandela’s Vision: Education Changes the World
“The former South African President died in 2013, but his vision continues to drive the Schools for Africa initiative. Founded in 2004 by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Hamburg Society (now the Peter Kramer Foundation) and UNICEF, this critical campaign promotes education for all in 13 African countries.”
“To date, Schools for Africa has helped more than 21 million children achieve the dream of an education. The program works within communities to build and furnish schools, train teachers, provide access to clean water and supply students with school materials.”
3. Build Africa
“Build Africa is an award-winning development charity. We believe in the power of education to help end poverty, and work to ensure that children in rural Africa have the best opportunity to learn.”
“We focus on giving often vulnerable children the right infrastructure, resources, quality teaching and parental support to help them get the most from their time at school and go on to lead productive, healthy and happy lives.”
1. Projects Abroad “You will find a warm welcome awaits you from our students in Africa. Whether you are interested in teaching English, teaching French, or basic computer skills as a volunteer IT instructor, a variety of opportunities are available in urban, semi-rural and rural settings within Ethiopia, Ghana, Madagascar, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo. Volunteers have the opportunity to work with students spanning a wide range of ages and education levels, and often work alongside local teachers as collaborative counterparts.”
“Schools in Africa are often understaffed and poorly resourced, but you can help to improve this situation by volunteering your time in the classroom.”
“Often you will find that the only tools you have are a blackboard and a piece of chalk. This can be both challenging and exciting, as you have the freedom to use your creativity and think outside the box. You may find that the greatest tool and bridge for effective learning is yourself. The students will want to find out about you and the country you come from. They will want to know why you have chosen to come and teach them.”
“Whatever skills and talents you have, teaching in African schools offers a rewarding combination of the new, exciting, and life-changing, as well as the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.”
Here is a video of students who got the opportunity to teach abroad in South Africa:
2. Go Overseas – Teach English in Africa
“It’s difficult to pick a teaching destination in Africa when your options are spread across 54 countries! While teaching in Africa is not without its challenges – some may face harsh living conditions or limited school resources – you will learn a great deal about the local students, all while witnessing your own personal and professional development.”
“There are plenty of opportunities for English teachers, but also instructors who specialize in art, music, IT, and physical or health education. As a diverse continent, made of multiple regions and numerous ethnic groups, each teacher’s experience will vary. You may live and work in in a bustling urban environment, secluded rural town, on the coast or in the desert. Either way, teaching in Africa is an adventure that has the potential to change the course of your life. Go on, find out where and how to teach in Africa!”
Popular destinations include: Namibia, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ghana. Job types include: Volunteer Teaching, International Schools, and Tutoring.
Check out the page Senegal to learn about my personal experience growing up in West Africa!
Teacher in the Third world 
January 13, 2017 at 4:16 pm
I really like the use of bolding particular words in a paragraph in order to highlight the key information. It makes understanding the material much easier!
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