
Our women-centric model enables rural communities to create, sustain and thrive around the world
By donating to Barefoot College International, you actively support our mission to provide rural women and girls with lucrative livelihood and entrepreneurial education skills. Our Swiss entity is dedicated to amplifying our global operations while expanding our collective support and networking. Together, we are fostering equitable and just communities from the ground up.

“When the panels arrived, I was so happy. Villages will be bright for the first time. People will be able to move safely during the night.”
Niembain Charlotte, Cameroon Solar Mama
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what will your monthly donation do
to support women and girls? Monthly donors enable our team to continue serving remote rural communities every day, amplifying our reach and sustaining connections with every trainee we provide education for. Your regular support offers more women the resources to achieve climate justice in their communities through empowerment and solar and livelihood opportunities.
The solar program made me want to keep learning and doing. Now I’ve learned beekeeping and I want to produce and sell honey too!
Arafa Kalfani, Tanzania Solar Mama
How we use the money you give us
For every £100, we spend:
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£78 on Operations
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£12 on Administration
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£10 on Research & Development