Keeping village children in school. Protecting dreams. Securing the future.

About the Programme

The Village School Scholars Programme (VSSP) is a flagship education-support initiative of the Benue Entrepreneurs Empowerment Network (BEEN), designed to ensure that no child is denied an education because of poverty, loss, or circumstance.

In many rural communities across Benue State, children—especially those who have lost one or both parents—are forced out of school simply because basic tuition fees cannot be paid. VSSP intervenes at this critical point by identifying vulnerable pupils and students and providing direct school-fee support that keeps them learning, growing, and hopeful.

Each child supported through VSSP is more than a statistic. They are a future leader, teacher, entrepreneur, or changemaker whose journey is safeguarded through timely intervention and collective compassion.

What We Do
• Identify vulnerable pupils and students in rural and underserved communities
• Pay school tuition and essential academic fees
• Prioritize orphans and children from economically fragile households
• Work directly with schools and community leaders for accountability
• Track beneficiaries each academic term for continuity and impact

Our Impact So Far

The students listed below are current beneficiaries of the Village School Scholars Programme, whose education has been sustained through the generosity of donors and partners who believe that education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.

DEMHIN KASHIMANA
TERLUMUN SENENGE
MNENGE IGBAZANDA
AGBER AVADOO
SHIJA MHEM
IKYOTSER TERNENGE
IORCHIVIR TERKUMA
AONDOGUSHA AONDOSOO

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Alignment

The Village School Scholars Programme directly contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
• SDG 4 – Quality Education:
Ensuring inclusive and equitable access to education for vulnerable children in rural communities.
• SDG 1 – No Poverty:
Reducing the financial burden on struggling households and preventing poverty-driven school dropouts.
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities:
Bridging the education gap between rural and urban children.
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals:
Mobilizing individuals, organizations, and institutions to jointly secure the future of village children.

Support a Village Scholar

Your support keeps a child in school, restores hope to families, and strengthens entire communities.

👉 Sponsor a Child
👉 Partner With Us
👉 Donate to VSSP

Together, we are not just paying school fees —
we are investing in lives, dignity, and the future of Benue State.