Education

"In an ideal world, primary education would be universal and publicly financed, and all children would be able to attend school regardless of their parents' ability or willingness to pay. The reason is simple: when any child fails to acquire the basic skills needed to function as a productive, responsible member of society, society as a whole - not to mention the individual child - loses.

The cost of educating children is far outweighed by the cost of not educating them. Adults who lack basic skills have greater difficulty finding well-paying jobs and escaping poverty. Education for girls has particularly striking social benefits: incomes are higher and maternal and infant mortality rates are lower for educated women, who also have more personal freedom in making choices." - International Monetary Fund (www.img.org)

SQ Foundation funds the following education projects around the World:

CURRENT PROJECTS

India: Derek O'Neill Home
The Derek O'Neill Home was established in 2006 as a school and orphanage for children in need of a home. Read more ...

India: Ongoing Schooling for 30 children
SQ Foundation has been funding the education of more than 20 children who would otherwise not have access to school. Read more ...

Ethiopia: Construction of Kindergarten
To meet the needs of children and adults in Kebele Ethiopia, SQ Foundation has provided the funding for the construction of a kindergarten. Read more ...

United States: Project U.S.E.
Project U.S.E. is a nonprofit educational organization providing acclaimed experiential learning opportunities to more than 7,000 young people and adults each year. Read more ...

PAST PROJECTS

India: Mangalakara Childrens Trust

El Salvador: Construction of School

India: Stella Mary School

El Salvador: Infrastructure