Founded in 1981, IFESH helps improve the lives of people in sub-Saharan Africa by addressing the problems of poverty and illiteracy. Through self-help programs, we specialize in education systems, health, community development and conflict mitigation. The work of IFESH supports the efforts of the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals, particularly the eradication of poverty and hunger, achieving universal education, combating HIV/AIDS, promoting gender equality and maternal health.
Maxine Roberts and Pamela Fisk, two IFESH Volunteer Educators, are interviewed about their work on helping to strengthen the Ghanaian educational system.
For a $1.00 a day you can place books in the hands of 300 children in Africa per year.

IFESH is a proud participant in the Combined Federal Campaign. Federal Employees may contribute to us by using CFC# 12703.
Dr. Julie H. Sullivan’s February 2011 CBS Radio interview. Please click here to listen.