Invest in possibility

Every child deserves to learn, thrive and lead.

Imagine1day USA, Inc. mobilizes philanthropy, strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that expand access to quality education and create lasting opportunities for children and youth in underserved communities.

Community-ledEquity-focusedAccountable stewardship
Who we are

Purpose-driven fundraising for lasting opportunity

Vision

A world where every child and young person has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and lead a life of dignity and purpose.

Mission

To mobilize philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions that expand access to quality education and create lasting opportunities for children and youth in underserved communities around the world.

Goal

To expand equitable access to quality education, safe learning environments, WASH, protection and leadership opportunities while strengthening communities to lead sustainable change.

Our focus areas

Four connected pathways to stronger communities

We support practical, locally grounded solutions that remove barriers to learning and help children and young people realize their potential.

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Education

Expanding access, quality, equity and learning opportunities for children and young people.

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WASH

Supporting safe water, sanitation and hygiene so learners can attend school with dignity and health.

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Protection

Creating safer environments for children, women and vulnerable groups and strengthening safeguarding systems.

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Leadership

Equipping educators, youth, community leaders and institutions to drive sustainable transformation.

Featured project

Mai Misham Primary School Construction

This initiative is designed to provide children with a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment. It brings together school construction, WASH, learning resources and community ownership to create lasting educational opportunity.

Safe classroomsGender-sensitive sanitationClean water accessSchool furnitureLibrary and ICT spaceTeacher and community support
Project visualization

School construction progress

The images below illustrate a typical construction sequence. They are AI-generated planning visuals, not verified photographs of the Mai Misham site. Replace them with dated site photographs as implementation progresses.

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Site preparation

Land clearing, surveying and leveling

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Foundation work

Excavation, footings and foundation masonry

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Columns and structure

Columns, beams and structural framing

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Wall construction

Classroom walls, openings and partitions

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Roof installation

Roof structure and weather protection

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Finishing work

Plastering, painting, fixtures and final works

Transparency note: These construction images are illustrative AI-generated content. They should not be used as evidence of completed work, expenditure or actual project status.

Governance and leadership

Board of Directors

Imagine1day USA is guided by committed leaders who support strong governance, responsible stewardship and sustainable impact. Branded initials are shown until approved official portraits are provided.

Mary Anna Noveck

Chair

Bettina Trapasso

Vice President

Brett Conrad

Treasurer

Feben Yohannes

Vice President

Abdulkadir (Abdul) Hassen

Board Member

Laura Ravo

Secretary

Advisory Board

Strategic advisors

Kim Baker

Advisory Board Member

Welela Makonnen

Advisory Board Member

Sandy Manj

Advisory Board Member

Ambassadors

Community champions

Nancy Perry

Imagine1day USA Ambassador

Molly Milinkovich

Imagine1day USA Ambassador

Our core values

How we work

Integrity

Ethics, transparency and accountability in everything we do.

Partnership

Meaningful collaboration with communities, donors, institutions and local organizations.

Equity

Fair opportunities for every child, especially girls and marginalized groups.

Innovation

Creativity, evidence and continuous learning for sustainable impact.

Stewardship

Responsible management of every resource entrusted to us.

Empowerment

Stronger local capacity to lead development and lasting change.

Excellence

Professionalism, quality and measurable results.

Hope

A belief in the limitless potential of every child.

Why it matters

Change becomes possible when barriers are removed

Publish only verified figures approved for the Imagine1day USA website.

1,105Rural communities reached*
500K+Children impacted annually*
4Integrated program areas
1Shared vision for lasting change

*Existing organizational figures. Confirm the reporting period and approval before public promotion.

Join the movement

Help children and young people learn, thrive and lead.

Donate, partner, volunteer or start a fundraiser in support of education and opportunity.