Who is JOYE? 

JOYE is an organization dedicated to empowering young people through education, ensuring that every child—regardless of their background—has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the world.

At JOYE, we believe in fostering youth excellence by creating supportive environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our programs focus on serving children from low-income families, single-parent homes, and underdeveloped communities, providing them with access to education, clean water, proper nutrition, and essential care.

What began with 150 children in The Gambia, West Africa, has grown into a global mission. JOYE now supports over 1,000 students with educational opportunities and has improved the lives of more than 25,000 residents by providing access to clean water. 

Our mission is simple yet profound: to guide and support children in need from their earliest years through early adulthood, equipping them with the resources and tools necessary for lifelong success.

Vision

Transforming lives by empowering children with education, proper nutrition, and compassionate care, enabling them to reach their full potential within their communities.

Mission

JOYE is committed to promoting youth excellence by empowering at-risk PK3-12 students with the resources they need to succeed. Through comprehensive wrap-around services, including educational access, food security, and safe drinking water infrastructure. We create a supportive environment where every child can thrive. Our goal is to prepare scholars to be globally competitive, opening doors to college, career, and lifelong success.

Values

Integrity: We are honest, trustworthy, and operate with accountability.
Compassion: We instill hope and change the trajectory of people's lives.
Respect: Our service for others is rooted in humility, dignity, and meeting them where they are.
Innovation: We welcome and support bold and inventive ideas.
Inspiration: We instill hope and confidence in others and empower communities to grow.