BASICS INTERNATIONAL
We are a global community based intervention program, promoting literacy, economic empowerment, health, wellness and social inclusion. Providing BASIC tools for self sustainability
OUR IMPACT
Explore Our Impact: Journeying through the Years
Since the dawn of the new millennium in 2000, BASICS International has left an indelible mark on the lives of over 300,000 individuals through our multifaceted initiatives. Our commitment to community outreach has manifested in various forms, including the provision of over 3000 educational sponsorships. Notably, half of these sponsorships were dedicated to empowering young girls, fostering gender equality from the grassroots.
We have extended our protective wings to shelter at-risk girls, creating safe spaces where they can thrive. Additionally, we’ve paved the way for numerous high school students by offering scholarships, laying the foundation for a brighter future. The impact ripples further as we proudly celebrate the accomplishment of 5 (and counting) university graduates, each a testament to the transformative power of education.
Our global family has grown to include over 1000 volunteers hailing from 21 different countries. These dedicated individuals have played a crucial role in our mission, contributing their time and expertise to make a meaningful difference. Furthermore, we’ve proudly supported two Fellowships for graduates from U.S. universities, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
At the heart of our social enterprise, #IAM HEDZOLE (freedom), lies a commitment to empowering women through skill training in sewing and textiles. Hedzole not only imparts valuable skills but also ensures economic freedom for participants by enabling them to earn income from handcrafted products sold worldwide. The proceeds from #IAM HEDZOLE are reinvested into our organization, specifically supporting our feeding program. In 2022 alone, Hedzole provided 25,000 meals, underscoring the tangible impact of our holistic approach.
BASICS is not just a mission; it’s a way of life that operates 365 days a year. Since our inception, we’ve forged partnerships with 125 like-minded organizations, amplifying our reach and effectiveness. Join us as we continue this impactful journey, leaving no stone unturned in our pursuit of positive change.
Fostering Sustainable Development: Beyond the Classroom
In the communities where we operate, sustainable development hinges on delivering a comprehensive educational intervention. Merely offering financial support for a child’s education is insufficient, as their needs extend far beyond the confines of the classroom.
We find inspiration in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal, aiming to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030. This goal aligns with our commitment to addressing the broader aspects of a child’s well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to education and development.
BASICS International, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization (Tax ID: 11-3633709) based in the USA. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on communities, and we’re proud to share that all donations made to us are tax-exempt under the IRS code.
Our headquarters are located in New York, and we extend our reach to Ghana, West Africa, through our affiliate organization, Brothers And Sisters In Christ Serving, a registered NGO (Non-Governmental Organization).
For our supporters in Australia, BASICS gratefully receives donations through AS4AK (Australian Sponsorship for African Kids), facilitating contributions from across the globe to support our meaningful initiatives. Thank you for being a part of our mission for positive change.
KEEPING KIDS IN SCHOOL
We sponsor children to go to school, but keeping them there is where the real work begins. Providing support, love and tutoring to underprivileged children gives them a better chance at breaking the cycle of illiteracy in their community.
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO GIRLS
If you educate a girl, you educate a community. Investing in women is the fastest way to break cycles of poverty. We acknowledge that women face more barriers than men when it comes to education, work, and social equality. We are aiming for equity here.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
It takes a village to raise a child, and our work in the community is the final piece of the puzzle in supporting a child’s education
Donate today
It takes one to help one
BASICS is in constant need of support to keep our facilities open and continue our work of eliminating poverty in Ghana. Generous donations from the global community literally keep our lights on! You can make a one-off donation, sponsor a child, or commit to an annual donation. Every bit counts
Can you Volunteer?
Join our family today
Volunteering comes in many forms. You can visit us in Ghana and work with the children, or volunteer your time, skills, talents and ideas to help us grow our organisation and increase our impact. CDo you have skills in IT? Fundraising? Marketing? Research? Social Media? Strategy?
Testimonials
Volunteering with BASICS is more like finding your long lost family. From the very first day I volunteered to 10 years later I am still in awe of the experience and skill sets it has allowed me to build upon. The community of Chorkor is REAL. The problems it faces from poverty and life is very moving and seeing the change you can create allows you to really grasp your skillsets and integrate them into an impeccable program. You really make a difference, even if that is in one child’s life by teaching them how to do up their shoe laces to reading OR the entire community by doing a workshop with the elders. I wish every single person was given the opportunity to volunteer their time with BASICS as it would really help create a kinder and more equal world.
It didn’t take long for me to see just how big a difference BASICS was making in Chorkor. The intervention centre is so vital to each child’s success, and debunks the myth that you can simply pay for a child to go to school and that’s all it takes.
There’s this deep mystical idea in Judaism that every time people dance together in celebration, a little nugget of darkness in the world transforms to light, slowly perforating the barrier between us and God. I strongly believe BASICS does that work.
