TALAWA
Empowering Black children and youth through education, one scholarship at a time
What Your Donation Provides
Every dollar makes a real difference in a student's life
School Supplies
Textbooks, notebooks, pens, pencils, and essential writing materials to support student learning
Tuition Support
School fees and educational costs to ensure students can attend classes without financial barriers
School Uniforms
Complete school uniforms including shirts, pants/skirts, and shoes so students attend with dignity
Nutrition Needs
Donations to schools' nutrition programmes, ensuring that students have the energy to learn and thrive throughout the day
Full Scholarships
Complete educational support covering all expenses for deserving students throughout their academic year
Infrastructure
School improvements including playground equipment, electrical upgrades, and classroom resources
What is Talawa?
"Talawa" means strong, bold, and resilient. It describes individuals, groups and communities who may be underestimated but possess incredible inner strength and determination and a drive to fulfil their missions and accomplish their goals.
Strong
Drawing on histories and experiences characterised by a spirit of determination
Bold
Thinking and acting innovatively within contexts of local, national and international support and expertise
Resilient
Creating and relying on a culture of thoughtful, holistic and engaged strategy with a view to personal, familial and community development
"Every Child Can Learn
Every Child Must Learn"
— Wait-A-Bit Primary School Motto
This guiding principle inspires our mission to ensure every child in their community has access to the education they deserve.
Success Stories
Hear from students whose lives have been transformed through education
"Talawa helped me get the textbooks I needed. Now I'm top of my class and dreaming of becoming a doctor!"
Kimberly Johnson
Grade 6 Student, Wait-A-Bit Primary
"The support we received made it possible for our children to continue their education. We are forever grateful."
Mrs. Brown
Parent
"Thanks to Talawa, I can focus on teaching instead of worrying about basic supplies for my students."
Miss Davis
Teacher, Wait-A-Bit Basic School
Latest Updates
Gala 2025
March 8, 2025
Annual Talawa Gala Highlights
See photos and impact from our 2025 Dinner, Dance, and Donations event supporting Black children and youth education.
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Every Contribution Counts
Your donation directly supports students with scholarships, textbooks, and educational resources.
Donate Now →Our Mission
We are a Canadian and Jamaican charitable organization dedicated to providing scholarships and educational tools for Black children and youth. Every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their circumstances.
Through community support and partnerships, we're breaking down barriers to education and creating pathways to success for the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
Make a Difference Today
Your support can change a child's life. Every donation helps provide books, school supplies, tuition assistance, and educational resources to students who need them most.