2025 Holiday Message for final web update of 2025

As we close out 2025, I’m reminded once again of how deeply education shapes lives, not only for the Matoto family, but for communities everywhere. In a world that continues to shift and surprise us, access to learning remains one of the most powerful tools we have to create, connect, and uplift one another.

This year, your generosity has continued to shine. Thanks to your support, more than 450 students at the Bountouraby Sylla Community School, and the dedicated teachers and administrators who guide them, have been able to learn, grow, and thrive. Every donation you make helps ensure that our teachers receive fair wages for the invaluable work they do each day.

We remain steadfast in our commitment that 100% of donations go directly to the school, where they make an immediate and meaningful impact.

Thank you for being part of the Matoto community and for walking alongside us in this work. We are deeply grateful. Wishing you a joyful holiday season, and we look forward to sharing more hope and progress with you in the coming year.

Photo: Principal Mariama Gigla Sylla and an Imam with two new students on enrollment day.