What We Do
OUR PROGRAMS
Bourse Jackie (2018-Present)
The Bourse Jackie programs support young women from across Francophone West Africa through full scholarships, mentorship, leadership training, and post-academic development.
Our scholars are selected for their academic potential, determination, and financial need—women who, with the right support, will become change-makers in their communities.
What We’ve Achieved
Awarded full scholarships to talented young women across Francophone West Africa.
Supported 25+ scholars pursuing degrees in medicine, law, education, and more.
Built a strong post-training program offering leadership and career development.
Launched a growing alumni network to mentor and support new scholars.
Helped graduates secure meaningful jobs in their home communities.
Expanded our reach beyond Timbuktu across West Africa.
Partnered with local experts to lead high-impact workshops and trainings.
Honored Jackie Hoffner’s legacy by empowering the next generation of women leaders.
Bourse Jackie
School Building (2010–2023)
Caravan to Class built and supported French-based elementary schools throughout remote villages in the Timbuktu region of Mali. This effort brought educational access to communities where no formal schooling existed and ensured girls and boys could learn in safe, culturally appropriate environments.
Adult Literacy Programs (2014–2023)
Our adult literacy program provided women with essential reading and writing skills, giving them greater agency in their homes, businesses, and communities. These programs offered a pathway toward improved livelihoods and greater confidence for hundreds of women.
These legacy programs remain an important foundation of who we are and why our mission continues.
What We’ve Achieved
Provided hundreds of notebooks, pencils etc. in school supplies.
Paid over 300 teacher salaries
Awarded full university scholarships to 19 female high school graduates from Timbuktu
Distributed 1,000 school uniforms
Built 17 elementary schools
Created access to education for more than 3000 children
Taught basic literacy in local language to over 300 mothers
Provided over one million school lunches
Schools
Literacy
A School Opening
This view of the Nanga School Inauguration gives you an idea of the vibrancy of the communities we work with and how exciting a school opening is for the whole village.
Our Supporters
We could not have had the impact we have been able to have without the relationships we have with our supporters.
"The Good People Fund has been a long-time supporter of Caravan to Class, and each year we continue to be inspired by the organization's successes and the significant impact they have on individual lives. CTC is a professionally managed program in every way. Barry's hands-on approach and his ability to see first-hand the good that is being done, makes this an especially good investment of our donors' funds.”
— NAOMI EISENBERGER