Every January we sit down with our community and tell the truth about the past year — the wins, the misses, and what changed for the children we serve.
In 2025, monthly donors crossed 184,000 for the first time. The average commitment ticked up to $3.40, but more importantly, **donor retention reached 89%** — a number that, more than any other, is responsible for a child being able to plan five years into their future.
We funded 27,890 students across 42 countries. 62% of them were girls. Our new community-led learning centres in Afghanistan reached 1,400 girls who would have otherwise been out of school.
Below: highlights, lowlights, and the budget for 2026.
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