Youth & Education
Education is foundational to human flourishing.
Education is one of the most powerful investments we can make to strengthen communities, and build a thriving future. It transfers vital skills, shapes values, and unlocks opportunity, especially in under-resourced areas where access and quality are often lacking.
Education is essential not only for personal growth, but for societal advancement. It leads to healthier families, stronger economies, and sustained development. Education is the foundation for reaching our other development goals, including entrepreneurship and community capacity-building.
Yet, in many marginalized communities, children face serious barriers to education, from lack of materials and trained educators to hunger, unsafe environments, and the need to work.​
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DreamRoot prioritizes youth and education because we know that when a young person is empowered with a dream, and equipped with tools and support, the impossible becomes a reality.
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Our Approach
We work alongside local leaders to expand access to high-quality education and youth-focused activities by working with local leaders to launch, strengthen and expand programming to underprivileged students.
Through strategic investment, mentorship, and community partnerships, we aim to:
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Advance access to quality education
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Provide tutoring and vocational training
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Engage youth through extracurricular programs
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Eliminate barriers through scholarships and resources
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Strengthen schools and educators
Impact So Far
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Improved academic performance for over 400 students in Haiti and Brazil through tutoring and school materials
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Helped hundreds of youth either leave or avoid substance abuse and gang involvement
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Provided jiu jitsu mentorship programs that require students to stay on track with homework and grades
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Supported literacy and tutoring initiatives in the Sertão region of Brazil
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Enhanced the instructional skills of 14 teachers
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Employed 7 recent graduates as tutors in Haiti
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Equipped 200+ students to start the school year strong and stay safe through summer camps
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Introduced technology in classrooms for digital readiness
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Organized career fairs and workshops to cast vision for the future
We don’t just invest in education—we invest in potential. Together with our community, we’re building a generation of dreamers, doers, and leaders.
Impact Stories
