Empower Young Minds Through Education

Every child deserves

Shidaa Foundation: Child Education Canada & Ghana

The Shidaa Foundation empowers children through education by providing backpacks, school supplies, books, and stationery to students in Canada and Ghana. We deliver essential learning resources year-round to fight learning poverty and ensure every child accesses quality education.​

Your donations fund scholarships, bursaries, and classroom materials that create opportunities for young learners across borders. Join Shidaa today to support ongoing child education initiatives

Request School Supplies Donation

Help schools and families in need receive backpacks, books, pens, and stationery from Shidaa Foundation. Apply now for child education resources serving vulnerable students in Canada and Ghana.

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What We Do.

Our mission

Breaking Barriers to Education

The Shidaa Foundation supports child education in Canada and Ghana by funding students in need and equipping classrooms with essential school supplies. Through local partnerships, we help children overcome learning poverty and build a stronger future through education.

A young child volunteer from The Shidaa Foundation, smiling while helping

Advancing Education for Students in Need

Providing need‑based scholarships, bursaries, and financial assistance to help students in Canada and Ghana access college and post‑secondary education.

Relieving Poverty with School Supplies

Providing backpacks, books, pencils, and essential school equipment to elementary school students in Canada and Ghana, West Africa, so every child has the tools to learn.

Strengthening Communities Through Education Programs

Undertaking additional community and educational activities that support and expand these charitable purposes, improving child education outcomes locally and globally.​

Our Need.

We need your assistance to make an impact

The report by UNICEF and African Union Commision reflects a wide gap in the public education system in Sub-Sahara Africa.

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Operation Backpack

Operation Backpack 2025

Community in Action

From supporting operations in Canada to working on the ground in Ghana, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our foundation. Their dedication, time, and compassion make it possible for us to reach communities, deliver resources, and create meaningful impact. See them in action and join the movement.

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Media Coverage & Featured Stories

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Our Strategic Partners

Collaborating with world-class organizations to maximize our educational outreach.

Join the Circle

Become a monthly donor today and see your name on our wall of legacy.

Our Causes.

Popular Causes

Our Ongoing Campaign Operation Backpack 2025 |

From Our Community.

Kind Contributions

Thanks to BIC’s generous stationery donation, children in Canada and Ghana received essential learning supplies such as pencils and pens—supporting education, creativity, and brighter futures through the Shidaa Foundation.
Thanks to Good Shepherd’s generous donation of school bags, children in Canada and Ghana are better equipped for learning and a stronger academic journey through the Shidaa Foundation.
Operation Backpack 2025
Raised$2,422 25%
Wheels-to-School
Raised $2,155 for a Wheelchair 100%

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