Every dollar helps someone take a step forward
In an amazing show of support during a difficult year , 7,068 generous donors contributed $ 2,251,690 in 2020 .
Where contributions came from :
73 % Individuals
Bequests
14 %
Foundations
Other
7 % 6 %
Because of your incredible generosity , we were able to increase our program spending by 29 % compared to 2019 .
Where your giving helped :
This map shows where program funds were spent .
Afghanistan 50 %
Tajikistan 16 %
Pakistan 34 %
How your giving helped : This graph shows how program service funds were spent .
COVID response & emergency aid 48 %
Overseas operating expenses
School supplies & equipment
17 %
14 % 11 %
Teacher salaries & trainings
School infrastructure
7 %
Other
3 %
It only cost CAI $. 14 to raise $ 1.00 , a 29 % decrease compared to the prior year .
Expenses :
76 % Program services
Administration
14 %
Fundraising
10 %
“ Education for everyone , especially girls , is our only hope for raising people out of poverty and ignorance . We feel that every dollar given helps someone gain a little step up in the world .”
- Linda and Wayne Pynnonen , Donors for 18 years