We aim to inspire and empower young people, investing in their potential and fostering a world where everyone is supported to thrive and build a successful future.
Our Mission
Our mission at GOTLEHS is to transform lives by empowering and supporting people to change their world. We focus on two fundamental pillars: education and health.
Founded in the legacy of Pa James Igwe Udah’s dream that every child, irrespective of background, should have the opportunity to be empowered and set up for success through education and healthcare access, we are on a mission to turn that dream into reality. Inspired by Pa James Igwe Udah’s unwavering passion, we believe that access to quality education and healthcare are essential components for the holistic development of individuals and the wellbeing of society.
Every aspect of our work is motivated by the principles and values of compassion, social justice, human rights, solidarity, and excellence and working to create a world where children and young people, including women and their families have opportunities to pursue their dreams through access to quality education, and health and overcome educational, health and economic inequality caused by poverty. Our dream is to transform lives and connect talented young people with skills to build businesses, engage in commerce/trade and contribute meaningfully to their society. We strive to help give young people pride, direction, and the opportunity to foster growth and a healthy future.
Vision and Goals
The GOTLEHS seeks to transform lives through education and health provision to people who are poor and vulnerable. We are committed to making a positive impact on children and young people, including women and their families by enabling them to realise their full potential. Our ultimate vision is to materially strengthen the socio-economic fabric of disadvantaged people.
Use access to quality education and healthcare as catalysts to:
- Close the gap in educational, health and economic outcomes.
- Break the cycle of poverty
Right now, not all children and young people get an equal start in life. Many are living in poverty, where even life’s basics are hard to come by. For a child living in poverty, your reality is grim. Your family can’t make ends meet. You’re missing out on things everyone else takes for granted. You don’t have the help, the schoolbooks, or the support you need at home to keep up at school or get the best medical treatment. When people are experiencing financial disadvantage, they can fall behind with their learning and healthcare, leaving them more vulnerable to experiencing hardship themselves in the life.
Our goal is to establish and support schools and enhance healthcare access. We strive to inspire and create opportunities for children and young people, including women and encourage them to participate more fully in society, using education and health as key tool. We strive to establish and support schools, provide scholarships, and implement educational and health programs that equip them with the knowledge and address healthcare disparities needed for a brighter future, human thriving, and collective flourishing.
Supporting children and young people, including women and their families using education and health is one of the best ways to improve lives and lift socioeconomic and wellbeing status, thereby, tackling poverty and inequality in all their dimensions.
Governance
The GOTLEHS operates both at the country level and at the global level. At the global level, the governance mechanisms include the Board of Directors, the Board Committees, and the Secretariat.
The Board of Directors is the supreme governing body of the GOTLEHS and sets its policies, objectives, and strategies. Responsibilities include:
Review of
annual objectives
Resource
mobilisation
Monitoring of financial resources and funding
Oversight of budget, project, and work plan.
The Board will mirror the wide-ranging and diverse nature of the GOTLEHS and includes members from developing country governments and all development partners: donors, civil society organisations, private sector, and multilateral agencies.
Board Meetings
Board Members
Board Chair
Give To The Gotlehs
Time and time again, GOTLEHS has proven that the most effective way to help disadvantaged children is to give them education support and quality healthcare access.
A donation to The GOTLEHS shows your kindness and your belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to build the best possible life. We thank you for your generous support.
Ways to give
A gift in your Will
Ensure that future generations of children and young people have the support they need to make the most of their education.
Monthly Donor
Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
Single Donation
Your donation will help young people in need by providing access to our Education for Life education support programs.
Sponsor a Child
Through sponsorship, you will help a child thrive at school and develop the skills to create a better future for themselves.
Philanthropic Giving
Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young people growing up in poverty get the education they deserve.
Every person deserves the opportunity to build the best possible life.
