Unzip the Potential – Global

This program provides low-opportunity K-12 Students with a resource-filled backpack containing a tailored school supply kit to provide equitable classroom experiences. Classrooms are of limited capacity, and learning resources are insufficient. Thus, many children miss out on the opportunity to study, resulting in higher dropout rates. 

The Problem

Classrooms in many developing areas globally are of limited capacity, and learning resources are insufficient for the needs of students. Leading to many children falling behind in their studies and increasing dropout rates. Additionally, many have not achieved gender equity in primary education, resulting in many girls not having an option to get an education. 

Our Solution

When children fall behind in learning, it is often a result of the lack of resources and programming, not a lack of capability. That’s where our Unzip the Potential program comes in. To increase equitable access to education for students across the globe, we work with our global partners to provide students with culturally appropriate resources to help them thrive in the classroom.

Through our Unzip the Potential project, we aim to increase access to education through three primary methods:

Meet the Students

Unzip the Potential Partners

The Unzip the Potential program partners with several Charlotte area local nonprofits and businesses. Through these partnerships, we are able to offer wrap-around services and create more equitable college experiences for local Charlotte students.