Santos Creations Educational Foundation (SCEF)
SCEF is a membership-based, pan-African NGO advancing equitable, high-quality learning across Africa and the diaspora. Conceived in 1997 and registered in 2010, we mobilize educators, communities, CSR partners, and the diaspora to fund scholarships, strengthen schools, celebrate excellence, and deliver measurable classroom outcomes— sustainably.
Vision 2035
100,000+
Scholarships & micro-grants delivered
1,000+
Schools upgraded or rebuilt with safe water, sanitation, energy & learning spaces
1 Platform
A trusted, continental platform for standards, data, and partnerships
What We Believe
Education is a Right
For girls and boys, learners with special needs, refugees, and those in informal pathways.
Partnerships Unlock Scale
CSR, philanthropy, and diaspora giving—managed transparently—convert intent to sustained impact.
Sustainability is Non-Negotiable
School improvements must be climate-aware, inclusive, and locally owned.
Chapters Power Change
Local leaders convert continental goals into documented, auditable results.
Our Four Core Objectives
Raise & Renew Education Standards
Operate platforms that advocate ever-growing standards in teaching quality, safe facilities, inclusion, and accountability.
Champion Education for All
Drive universal access—girls’ education, special needs, out-of-school children, refugees, and alternative learning—so no learner is left behind.
Mobilize & Manage Education Funds
Provide compliant pathways to scholarships, teacher micro-grants, libraries/digital corners, and school infrastructure with clear KPIs and audits.
Build a Membership Movement
Grow members, ambassadors, and local chapters that co-create solutions and sustain outcomes beyond project close.
Sustainability & Social Impact
Environmental (E)
- WASH: gender-safe toilets & handwashing; water-saving fixtures
- Energy: solar & efficient lighting; basic cooling/ventilation
- Materials: local/low-carbon options where feasible; waste minimization
Regional Governance (Chapter-Based Leadership)
SCEF’s governance elevates local leadership to regional and continental levels, ensuring accountability, inclusion, and strong performance across all chapters.
CSR & Diaspora Pathways
We work with CSR partners and the diaspora through transparent, auditable channels that convert intent into lasting impact for learners across Africa.
EduAid-Africa CSR Funds
- • Scoped outcomes & compliance rails
- • Milestone-based disbursements
- • Transparent impact reporting
- • Independent from awards decisions
Diaspora Crowd-Funding
- • Pooled giving for scholarships & libraries
- • Funds RMSA builds and digital corners
- • Live transparent trackers
- • Chapter-led stewardship & reporting
In-Kind Contributions
- • Media, venues, AV, logistics valued at market rates
- • Extends readiness budgets
- • Maximizes efficiency & reduces costs
Governance & Integrity (Non-Negotiable)
- • Firewall: Funding does not influence nominations or winners.
- • Published rules: criteria, weights, COI/recusal, brand-use approvals.
- • Data & finance: NDPR/GDPR, AML/KYC, anti-bribery, audits.
- • Whistleblowing: confidential channels, SLA-bound responses.
2025–2027 Milestones
2025
Scale EduAid CSR funds; NESA Week of Impact (Dec 13–18); RMSA pilot schools; 20–30 active chapters; diaspora town halls; sustainability baselines.
2026
Double scholarships/micro-grants; expand Digital Corners; multi-country RMSA; publish regional sustainability scorecards.
2027
Multi-year CSR partnerships; cross-border teacher development; interoperable dashboards; annual regional showcases.
Work With Us
CSR Partners
Scope outcome-based funds; receive compliant, KPI-linked reporting.
Donors & Foundations
Endow scholarships, sponsor micro-grants, or co-fund RMSA builds.
Diaspora Groups
Adopt a school or scholarship cohort; track progress via portals.
Educators & Schools
Apply for EduAid support; host Digital Corners; join webinars.
Members & Ambassadors
Join local chapters, take on tasks, and drive impact in your community.