GEM for Niger FUNDRAISING 2026
A. New Building Fund
We are excited to announce GEM’s 2026 New Construction Plan for Schools in Niger (#1, #2, and #3 marked in red -see photo below)
Why is this important?
Emmanuel Academy, the brother school to Grace Academy, is projected to grow every year, grade by grade, until the 2029-30 academic year. With 20 new students every year, classrooms are needed to accommodate all subjects and grades. The chapel at Emmanuel Academy will serve many purposes: as a place of worship, as a kitchen and cafeteria every day, as an auditorium for school meetings and assemblies, nurses’ station, as well as a study hall for the students.
Maranatha Institute, a vocational school for high school graduates, was founded to train healthcare workers, such as RNs, nurse’s aides, medical technicians, and midwives. Classrooms and a small dormitory are needed to accommodate these students.
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Cost & Fundraising Update
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Total Estimated Cost: $1,656,560
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Current Funds Saved: $500,000
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Fundraising Goal: $1,000,000 by December 31, 2026
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Designate your gift by writing "Stewardship Fund" on checks or selecting "School Building Fund|GA02" for credit card donations
B.Stewartship Fund
Supporting Missionary Aileen Chung Redeployment
Following her evacuation from West Africa, Aileen will continue serving remotely from the U.S. This fund helps cover essential living
and ministry expenses during this transition period.​​
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Cost & Fundraising Update
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Total Estimated Cost: minumum $30,000
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Fundraising Goal: $30,000 by December 31, 2026
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Designate your gift by writing "Stewardship Fund" on checks or selecting "Stewardship Fund GA07" for credit card donations
C.School Operation
School operation cost 2025
Because of your generosity, we have been able to cover essential school operations in Niger—including student scholarships, sponsorship gifts, and daily operational needs—and provide a stable learning environment rooted in Christian education for our students. (2025 School Operation: $250,000)
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As we plan for 2026, our projected expenses reflect the continued needs of the school and the lives it serves. Your ongoing support is vital to sustaining this work.
Thank you for your continued partnership, generosity, and belief in this mission.
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Cost projection for 2026
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2025 School Operation: $250,000
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2026 Projection: $260,000