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Backpacks for a Bright Future

 

 

According to a 2017 UNESCO policy paper, a high quality, equitable education is key to overcoming poverty. However, how can students be expected to achieve a high quality education if they cannot afford the basic supplies necessary to succeed in school?

This is why the LGW created "Backpacks for a Bright Future", an international campaign that aims to help low-income children excel in school by providing much needed educational tools. Our aim is to give children the opportunity to learn with dignity and free parents from the burden of choosing between things like keeping their family fed and buying school supplies.  Help us reach our goal of filling 300 backpacks this year.

Backpacks for a Bright Future 2016 Campaign

The Miles family receiving their new backpack from the LGW at the Oliver St. School in Newark.
The Miles family receiving their new backpack from the LGW at the Oliver St. School in Newark.(Photo:Danilo Parmegiani)
A family happily poses for a photo after having received their new backpacks from the LGW.
A family happily poses for a photo after having received their new backpacks from the LGW.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
12-year-old Francisco from the Oliver St. School excited to have received a brand new backpack from the LGW.
12-year-old Francisco from the Oliver St. School excited to have received a brand new backpack from the LGW.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
All the families from the Hawkins St School that received new backpacks and supplies from the LGW's Backpacks for a Bright Future Campaign this year!
All the families from the Hawkins St School that received new backpacks and supplies from the LGW's Backpacks for a Bright Future Campaign this year!(Photo:Samara Caruso)
Brother João and Sister Bianca after receiving their brand new backpacks from the LGW.
Brother João and Sister Bianca after receiving their brand new backpacks from the LGW.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
The Sinche family excited to have their new backpack provided by the LGW.
The Sinche family excited to have their new backpack provided by the LGW.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
A group of kids from the YMCA Shelter of Newark with their new backpacks from the LGW's Backpacks for a Bright Future Campaign. 
A group of kids from the YMCA Shelter of Newark with their new backpacks from the LGW's Backpacks for a Bright Future Campaign. (Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
6-year-old Kenya showing off her new supplies that came in her backpack provided by the LGW.
6-year-old Kenya showing off her new supplies that came in her backpack provided by the LGW.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
A mother and her son from the YMCA Shelter of Newark with their brand new backpack provided by the LGW's Backpacks for a Bright Future campaign.
A mother and her son from the YMCA Shelter of Newark with their brand new backpack provided by the LGW's Backpacks for a Bright Future campaign.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
A student from the Wilson Ave School in Newark opening his brand new backpack filled with awesome new supplies!
A student from the Wilson Ave School in Newark opening his brand new backpack filled with awesome new supplies!(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
The Moroco family from the Hawkins St. School poses for a photo with their brand new backpack from the LGW.
The Moroco family from the Hawkins St. School poses for a photo with their brand new backpack from the LGW.(Photo:Samara Caruso)
Two kids from the YMCA Shelter of Newark holding back their excitement as they hold their new backpacks.
Two kids from the YMCA Shelter of Newark holding back their excitement as they hold their new backpacks.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
Derrick, a 5-year-old student from the Hawkins St. School so excited to hold his brand new backpack filled with all the materials he'll need for Kindergarten!
Derrick, a 5-year-old student from the Hawkins St. School so excited to hold his brand new backpack filled with all the materials he'll need for Kindergarten!(Photo:Samara Caruso)
Sisters Cecibel and Gina smiling as they hold their new backpacks at the Oliver St. School distribution.
Sisters Cecibel and Gina smiling as they hold their new backpacks at the Oliver St. School distribution.(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
7-year-old Christopher opening his brand new backpack filled with all the materials he'll need this school year!
7-year-old Christopher opening his brand new backpack filled with all the materials he'll need this school year!(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
7-year-old Vitória excited to what's inside her new backpack!
7-year-old Vitória excited to what's inside her new backpack!(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
The Aguirre family is excited to have their brand new backpacks and supplies provided by the LGW!
The Aguirre family is excited to have their brand new backpacks and supplies provided by the LGW!(Photo:Samara M Caruso)

This campaign has benefited more than 25,000 children across seven countries so far. Shirley Andrews, a guidance counselor at the participating Ridge Street School, attests to the power of the program:

“I am so grateful to this organization for donating the book bags to our students. We have a very diverse community here, and the book bags are of great need. It [is] a great success with the students.”

However, this success cannot continue to happen without your support. Donate now to help a child get a fair chance at a quality education.

If you would like more information about the program, please click here.