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Africa Classroom Connection

Building Schools. Building Futures.

Minneapolis, MN   |  www.africaclassroomconnection.org

Mission

Africa Classroom Connection builds schools in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where the lasting effects of apartheid and lack of public funds continue to leave this area desperately underserved. Without classrooms, students are either overcrowded in limited structures and/or taught under trees in harsh conditions and with few resources. During rainy seasons, they are unable to learn at all. ACC helps kids stay in school and get the educational opportunities they deserve. Education is the key to economic and social advancement for rural communities in South Africa.

Ruling year info

2006

Executive Director

Robyn Coquyt

Main address

106 East 24th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55404 USA

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Formerly known as

Eshowe Community Action Group USA

EIN

20-4271457

NTEE code info

International Development, Relief Services (Q30)

Single Organization Support (B11)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (B12)

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Building Schools. Building Futures.

We raise funds to build much-needed classrooms to allow deserving children the opportunity to learn. Education is the pathway out of poverty.  Residents of the region we serve are living with immense economic disparity and unmet needs as a result of historical persecution and lack of resources. The lasting effects of apartheid are still evident. Founded in 2006, Africa Classroom Connection has helped 37,000 kids by building 109 classrooms. More than 100 classrooms remain on our waiting list, some for as long as five years.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
People of African descent

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Africa Classroom Connection

Board of directors
as of 01/23/2023
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Board chair

Dr. Michelle Biros

University of Minnesota Dept. of Emergency Medicine

Term: 2022 - 2024

Jeffrey M Nelson

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Anne Hussian

Dodoma Tanzania Health Development

Henry A Bromelkamp

Bromelkamp Company LLC

Peter Maritz

no affiliation

Tammie Follett

Literacy Matters

Michelle Biros

University of MN; Hennipen County Medical Center

Robyn Coquyt

Africa Classroom Connection

Brendon Dennewill

Denamico

Elena Condos

Hiper Hipo

Michelle Basman

Brookview Community Center; OpenDoor Minneapolis

Ian Petersen

Robert Half

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