According to a 2017 PISA study, the United States ranks 14th in financial literacy among 15-year-olds, trailing behind countries like China, Estonia, and Canada.
Only 1 in 10 U.S. students excel in financial literacy.
Major gaps exist based on socioeconomic status and access to financial education.
The Solution? Wekeza.
At Wekeza, we are revolutionizing financial education by equipping students, educators, and families with the tools they need to save, invest, and build generational wealth. We partner with schools and districts nationwide—and across four African countries—to make financial literacy engaging, practical, and accessible.
The Wekeza’s World of Money program has been a transformative experience for our students at IQRA Bilingual Academy in Dakar, Senegal. Many of our students come from communities where economic hardship is common, but World of Money has taught them to see these challenges as opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. By breaking the cycle of poverty through financial literacy, Wekeza’s World of Money has unlocked the doors to true freedom for youth in Africa and worldwide, ensuring they have the mindset and resources to build generational wealth and economic security. With Sabrina Lamb at the helm, Wekeza/World of Money is empowering Senegal and the 31 nations our students hail from with the insight to recognize the power of financial literacy as a tool for social mobility, entrepreneurship, and community stewardship. IQRA Bilingual Academy's motto—Faith, Discipline, Excellence perfectly aligns with Wekeza’s mission by promoting belief in one’s potential, the discipline required for financial success, and the pursuit of excellence in lifelong learning and community impact.
"If you want to improve your students' financial education and set them up for a successful future, then Wekeza's WorldofMoney is the perfect choice. They truly are a game-changer in the world of financial education.“
"Wekeza's WorldofMoney curriculum, which aligns with ELA and Common Core standards, teaches my students how to manage their money and establish a business. My students learned a life skill that will propel them toward their future endeavors, and I am eternally grateful.“
"WorldofMoney has taught me how to build financial security for my life and that of my family. Saving? Investing? Compound interest? Most adults don’t know these things, and my learning about finance at such a young age—financial responsibility and how money works—puts me at a great advantage.“
"Because of the WorldofMoney curriculum, I now know that financial education doesn’t just affect the amount of money I have. At age 14, my financial choices begin now, and I encourage my parents to do the same.“
I highly recommend World of Money's engaging financial literacy workshops, which provided valuable, practical knowledge to our families and staff. Their patient presenters effectively covered key topics like insurance and credit.
With over 50,000 students already learning through Wekeza, your district can join a growing movement toward financial empowerment. Let’s create a future where financial confidence starts in the classroom—and thrives at home.
Ready to transform financial education? Contact us at info@wekeza.com
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