The following photos illustrate the hope that comes through practical education and tangible love, given by those dedicated teachers and helpers who are willing to serve in the poor communities.

Mathieu, teacher and coordinator of the Biabou programs, enjoys teaching an eager-to-learn student. The teachers and students at Biabou are also eager to have a better facility. The one pictured here was donated in 2002 with the expectations of being replaced before the rainy season. We now have the land and the building plans for a two-story school and will start construction as soon as funds become available.

These students in our school at Biabou are so happy to have the opportunity to attend classes even if the structure is leaky at times. They'll surely be a lot happier when the new school building is completed.

Four of the five teachers at Noah's Ark school in Gobelé are Joel, Pony, Florence, and Symphorien. For several years they have taught faithfully four days a week.

Students at Noah's Ark love recess in the area behind the school but would enjoy it more if they had functional playground equipment.

Brazilian-born and American-educated Ivelta Angui with some of the students at Noah's Ark in Gobelé.

Kindergarten teacher Fatou and her students have fun painting at the Noah's Ark center in Gobelé. Much of the time, students who come to the center have their first experience with drawing, painting, working with clay, and other arts and crafts. The children participate in other activities too, such as singing and drama, all of which spark the youngsters' creativity and imaginations.

Kindergarten kids at Noah's Ark love putting together puzzles with teachers Pony (in blue) and Florence (in white).

Teacher Symphorien (center) sits among the students of our Gobelé Noah's Ark literacy center. The children express their joy in having an opportunity to read and write.

Awa proudly displays her diploma of participation after completing another year of school at Noah's Ark. Eventually, she will go on to public school and perhaps even skip a grade on her way to a brighter future, for which her parents are so very grateful.

Here are some graduating girls from the 2006 class, with instructors Bamba and Emma. Without the help Partners provides, these children may have never gone to school, and would have a slim chance to ever escape severe poverty.

Symphorien (standing, right), our first teacher at Noahs' Ark, and Pierre (standing, left), our teacher's aide, are committed to teaching and giving these students a hope for a better future.

A young student at Noah's Ark displays his first drawing. Children do not get the opportunity for creative activities in public schools. Partners Around The World attempts to give a well-rounded education, which includes arts and crafts.