We believe that every adolescent should have access to a quality secondary education which provides them with the knowledge and skills they need to lead fulfilling and successful lives after school.
PEAS is a not-for-profit that expands access to life-changing secondary education by running schools and improving the wider education system.
We run one of the largest secondary school networks in Sub-Saharan Africa. Each year, 19,000+ students learn at our 36 schools. Evidence shows that our schools reach the poorest students and help them make faster learning progress. Our girls are more confident and better equipped for life after school.
Beyond PEAS schools, we work hand in hand with governments to improve the wider education system. We share our best practices and support improvements in 300 partner schools, reaching 150,000 students every year.
Not enough schools exist and where they do, many students experience poor quality education and unsafe environments.
In the next 50 years, half of all young people in the world will be African. We must act now to make sure adolescents receive an education. A person who is educated has better life choices, more agency, and more income. Even more so for girls. Girls who complete secondary education are more likely to share the benefits with their families and invest in their child’s education, benefiting generations to come.
Inclusive, high-quality secondary education will equip Africa’s next generation with the skills and knowledge they need to lead social, political, and economic growth.
Peace had always dreamed of being a medical professional but, like many young girls in Uganda and Zambia, she had dropped out of secondary school because her parents could not afford the tuition fees. She enrolled in a more affordable PEAS school and has since become a nurse. She says:
“Before joining a PEAS school, I had lost hope of completing my secondary school education. I have always wanted to be in the medical field, and thanks to PEAS’ academic support and extra-curricular science clubs I was then able to become a nurse and follow my dream.”
Our partnerships play a significant role in shaping the lives of thousands of young people. Learn why our partners work with us and how you can get involved.