CODE NGO
@codengo

Promoting every child's right to read. NGO with over 60 years of experience advancing global #literacy and #education

 Ottawa, Ontario
code.ngo
Joined May 2013
We're honoured to share that CODE has once again received a 5-star rating and been named one of Canada's Top 100 Charities by Charity Intelligence Canada! This recognition reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. But none of this would be possible without the dedication of our local partners, staff, and the generosity of our incredible community of supporters. Thank you for believing in the power of literacy and making this work possible. Together, we're helping create a world where every child has the opportunity to learn to read and write, and the freedom to imagine a future full of possibilities. #CharityIntelligence #Top100Charities #LiteracyForAll #ChildrensLiteracy
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Young people in Malawi, many of them teen mothers and former child brides, are leading change, from improving school attendance rates to helping change community opinions on girls’ education. CODE and FAWEMA’s iHEARD project, co-funded by @CanadaDev met the initiative of young people themselves and, together, produced change that reached from individual lives into the wider community. Read more: ow.ly/l6s550ZYNRk
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At 11 years old, Grace started school in Grade 1, years behind where she should have been. This summer, she graduated high school, one of the first girls from CODE and @wecarelib's GALI project to reach that milestone. She sat down with our board member Rachel to talk about how far she's come. Watch her tell her own story. 🎥👇youtube.com/watch?v=jsCa_khQ…
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Today is International #LiteracyDay, and @UNESCO_DG Khalid El-Enany said it best: "we reaffirm literacy as a fundamental human right and a powerful force for transforming lives, economies and societies." In Liberia, Grace is proof of what that looks like in practice. One of the first students to come through CODE and @wecarelib's GALI program, she recently graduated high school. A powerful milestone that started with learning to read. Join us in celebrating literacy today, and every day. 📖🩵🚀
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From 16% to 59%. That's how much reading comprehension improved for Grade 5 students across 37 Reading Ghana project schools! Kids who once struggled to make sense of a sentence are now reading with understanding and confidence. See more transformative impact: ow.ly/XvNZ50ZFWh4
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At #AFRICAFLEX2026, CODE was proud to facilitate and moderate a discussion on turning teaching materials into better learning outcomes. Drawing on experiences from Malawi and across the region, the conversation highlighted the importance of teacher development, coaching, school leadership, and local partnerships in strengthening foundational learning. Thank you to @ADEAnet for hosting this important conversation and to @fawe_malawi and all of the panellists for sharing their expertise and experiences.
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They're on their way! Earlier today, our #SummitforLiteracy team began their climb of #MountKilimanjaro. Over the coming days, they'll take on Africa's highest peak to help create brighter futures through literacy for children in #Tanzania. You can follow the team's journey and support their incredible efforts here: code.ngo/kilimanjaro/
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Join us and @INEEtweets for a webinar exploring innovative teaching methods that are improving literacy outcomes in emergency settings. Featuring research from #Kenya, #Nigeria, and #Ghana, the discussion will showcase evidence and practical approaches emerging from the #TLFC research grant program. Register & learn more here: inee.org/events/innovative-t…
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Join us and @INEEtweets for a webinar on innovative approaches to improving literacy in emergency settings. Featuring research from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, the discussion will highlight practical, evidence-based strategies emerging from the #TLFC research grant program. Learn more and register here: inee.org/events/innovative-t… #AidWorks #LiteracyMatters
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On #AfricaDay, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and leadership of communities across Africa. We’re proud to work alongside local educators and partners helping children and youth build brighter futures through literacy and learning. Every classroom, every book, and every learner represents the power of education to create opportunity and lasting change.
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One week to go! Join us on May 29 for the upcoming TLFC research findings webinar on how play-based learning can support early literacy in crisis settings. Click here to register: ow.ly/8sRG50Z3cjX Thank you to @SunBooks__ for their incredible work. #AidWorks #TLFC
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Join us on May 29 for the next TLFC webinar exploring research findings on how play-based learning can support literacy development in early childhood education in crisis settings. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/play-based-… Thank you to our partners @SunBooks__ for helping advance learning in fragile contexts. #AidWorks
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Thank you to @SenCoyle for highlighting the importance of Canada's engagement in Africa, including how we support literacy and education systems as part of long-term development. As Canada considers its response to “Canada-Africa: Seizing a Strategic Opportunity” and works toward implementing its Africa Strategy, literacy must be part of the conversation. #AidWorks
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How do digital tools really work in crisis-affected classrooms? On April 24, join @SunBooks__ for a #TLFC research findings webinar exploring the challenges of using ed-tech in schools in fragile contexts, with insights from experts across Africa. Click here to register: ow.ly/HQzI50YMB6L #AidWorks
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On April 24, join @SunBooks__ for a webinar on the challenges of using ed-tech in schools in crisis settings. Part of the TLFC roundtable series, this session brings together experts from across Africa to share insights on what it takes to make digital learning work in fragile contexts. Click here to register: ow.ly/R5iP50YH6Le Thank you to our partners, @WorldLiteracy and @GAC_Corporate, for their support. #AidWorks #GlobalDevelopment
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There is still time to register! Join us tomorrow for a roundtable hosted by @SunBooks__ on research findings from our Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts project. The session will explore how trauma-informed pedagogy can support learners in crisis settings. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/FiYo50Yz5Cl Thank you to our other partners, @WorldLiteracy and @GAC_Corporate, for their support!
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On March 27, our partner @SunBooks__ will host a roundtable on findings from the Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts project. The discussion will explore how trauma-informed pedagogy can better support students learning in crisis settings. A special thanks to our other partners, @WorldLiteracy and @GAC_Corporate, for their support. Learn more & register: ow.ly/bM6q50YslS7 #AidWorks #GlobalDevelopment
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This #InternationalWomensDay, meet Mtendere, a 13-year-old student in Malawi who dreams of becoming a teacher so she can help others learn to read and write. Girls like Mtendere face barriers that have nothing to do with ability and everything to do with circumstance. When girls are given the chance to learn, they help shape stronger futures for their communities.
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In Ghana’s mining communities, many children face the difficult choice between school and unsafe work. Through our Reading Ghana Western Region program, CODE and partners are helping change that, reaching 12,500 students across 37 schools. This year, 296 teachers strengthened their literacy instruction skills, classrooms were filled with culturally relevant books, and Grade 5 reading comprehension scores increased by 15% in project schools. Explore more in our 2024–2025 Annual Report: code.ngo/annual-reports/2025…
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On #InternationalMotherLanguageDay, we’re reminded that language is more than communication; it carries culture, strengthens community, and preserves identity across generations. This year’s theme reminds us that youth are not just learners but co-creators and designers of multilingual education — both in the classroom and at home. When mother languages are valued and supported, learning becomes more inclusive, engaging, and empowering.
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As #IDW2026 comes to a close, we’re reminded why CODE’s work matters, and why it matters now. In a world where cooperation and shared norms are under strain, what we build today in classrooms and communities shapes the stability, opportunity, and security of tomorrow. Canada has long been a leader in international education. Stepping back is not neutral, it leaves space for others to set priorities that don’t reflect our values. When we pair principle with pragmatism, education remains one of the strongest tools we have for shared progress. Thank you to all who make this work possible.
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This #IDW2026, we’re celebrating the impact of our GALI program in Liberia, where 82% of girls were promoted mid-year, putting them on track to reach an age-appropriate grade in just one school year. When girls are given the tools, support, and encouragement to catch up, they don’t just stay in school; they thrive. #LiteracyMatters #AidWorks
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During #IDW2026, we’re celebrating how education can advance the values Canada is known for, inclusion, equality, and dignity. By working with local partners to strengthen access to learning, especially for girls, CODE is helping communities thrive and creating lasting impact rooted in shared values.
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Yesterday, our CEO, along with other industry leaders, participated in a thoughtful discussion with @GregFergus on Canada’s global engagement and the importance of investing in development and education. A special thanks to @cooperation_ca for organizing this meeting as part of our #IDW2026 efforts. Collaboration like this drives meaningful impact at home and abroad. #AidWorks
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In Tanzania, national data shows that 61% of students aged 10–14 struggle to read a simple text. But in CODE-supported schools, 84% of Grade 3 students can read and comprehend grade-level material, a powerful shift. This #IDW2026, we celebrate what’s possible when educators are supported, classrooms are resourced, and every child is given the chance to become a reader. #AidWorks #LiteracyMatters
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This #IDW2026, we're celebrating the real impact of long-term investment in teacher support. In Sierra Leone, the percentage of Grade 2 teachers using best-practice strategies grew from 40% to 89% in just two years through our TLFC program. Behind this success is sustained mentorship, coaching, and classroom-based support, proving that when teachers are empowered, students thrive. A special thanks to @GAC_Corporate and @UniforTheUnion for making TLFC possible. #LiteracyMatters #AidWorks
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This #IDW2026, we’re highlighting how development cooperation is not only compassionate, it’s strategic. Through education-focused programs that strengthen local systems and improve opportunity, we’re helping build long-term resilience that benefits communities and contributes to global stability and shared prosperity. #AidWorks #LiteracyMatters
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This #IDW2026, we reflect on the power of international development to create real, lasting change in classrooms, communities, and futures. At CODE, we believe in solutions that are both principled and practical. When we invest in education, we’re investing in equity, stability, and opportunity for the next generation. #LitracyMatters #AidWorks
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On #InternationalDayOfEducation, we’re reminded that education is more than a right, it’s the foundation for possibility, progress, and equity. At CODE, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. That belief shines through in the story of Thokozani, a student from Malawi whose journey is featured in our iHeard Project, an initiative promoting youth engagement and elevating girls and young women as agents of change. With support from her community and access to quality education, Thokozani is building the skills and confidence to shape her future. A special thank you to all of our iHeard partners: @fawe_malawi @farmradio @FarmRadioMw @girleffect @ViamoGlobal @MSIchoices @BanjaLaMtsogolo @maikhanda #AidWorks #LiteracyMatters #GlobalEducation #EducationForAll #Malawi #FoundationalLearning
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Big news from Liberia. After two years of collaborative effort, 12 new anthologies have been printed and distributed to students at 67 primary schools! Each 80-page book is packed with diverse, curriculum-aligned stories and paired with a teacher’s guide to support strong literacy instruction in the classroom. Developed through our #TLFC project, with the support of @GAC_Corporate and @UniforTheUnion and their Social Justice Fund, this program is helping build a stronger foundation for learning where it matters most. #AidWorks #LiteracyMatters #GlobalEducation #EducationForAll #Liberia #FoundationalLearning
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Just before the holidays, 32,338 brand-new books were delivered to 40 primary schools and 4 teacher training colleges across Sierra Leone, and we couldn’t be prouder. A heartfelt thank-you to @UniforTheUnion and their Social Justice Fund for the generous support, helping mark their 10th anniversary with impact that will last for generations. These 12 anthologies, developed through CODE’s TLFC project with our amazing partner TALLE, are full of rich, diverse, curriculum-aligned stories written to inspire young readers and support foundational literacy. Each comes with a teacher’s guide to help bring the stories to life in the classroom. #AidWorks #EducationForAll #LiteracyMatters
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Special year-end match: Every gift DOUBLED ✨ Thanks to our matching gift partner, your donation goes 2X as far before midnight on December 31st. Help kids in countries like Malawi learn to read. Help us start 2026 strong! 🔗 ow.ly/UIug50XN33G
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"Your commitment to reading and learning matters more than you might realize." CODE's CEO, Janice Ciavaglia, has a special year-end message for everyone who helped make 2025's incredible impact possible. Watch now: youtu.be/VLyEzAWi7gA
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Today, your #GivingTuesday gift goes twice as far. Will you double your donation before midnight tonight? You'll help bring life-changing books, learning materials, and qualified teachers to deserving students. Today, you make 2x the difference. 👉 ow.ly/fkyf50XzPbP
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Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your last chance to DOUBLE your impact! It costs as little as $1 to print a book that helps a child learn to read. With every dollar MATCHED until midnight tomorrow, think of the impact you can make. 👉 DOUBLE YOUR GIFT NOW ow.ly/cvo050XzP5y
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This past week, Sara McGinty and Najmul Hossain were proud to represent CODE at the #2025ADEATriennale in Ghana. They shared insights from our TLFC project in Liberia and Sierra Leone, highlighting how localized, sustained teacher development is driving measurable improvements.
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Yesterday, our very own Julie Donohue-Kpolugbo joined a panel hosted by @thebookalliance and the @WorldBank. Her insights reinforce that innovation is reimagining how texts can be used in classrooms holistically for foundational literacy. #EducationForAll #LiteracyMatters
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Thanks to our generous donor @reallavergne, CODE, Caritas, and Children’s Book Organisation were able to procure and distribute 4,000 books to primary-school students across Goma and the surrounding region in the DRC. #EducationForAll #LiteracyMatters #AidWorks
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On #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate teachers like Kadijatu in Sierra Leone. Our TLFC project has allowed her to collaboratively build her skills to improve foundational literacy through gender-responsive, child-centred learning. Teachers change lives. Let's keep supporting them.
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Our GALI-X project concluded the 24-25 academic year with a remarkable 98% promotion rate, with the majority of girls advancing two grades. GALI-X’s success will help these girls well into the future — and foster local resilience in their communities. 📸 Hassan Bangura
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To recognize #LiteracyDay, CODE is excited to announce a new partnership with @FoglioBooks. They've committed to donate 10% of every publishing package sold to our GALI Program in Liberia, which gives over-age girls a second chance at completing their education.
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Literacy is more than the ability to read and write; it’s the key to opportunity and a better future. Yet millions of children lack the resources and education they need. On this #LiteracyDay, we ask you to take action, to support and stand for every child's right to learn.
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For Magesa, a third grader at Kiningina Primary School in Tanzania, storybooks brought more than just improved reading skills – they transformed school itself. It became a place of joy, curiosity, and discovery. A place where children want to be every single day.
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Confidence and belief are the keys to achieving remarkable results. With programs like GALI, we are not just closing learning gaps — we are paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.
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"We show students and families a world beyond what they know, one filled with knowledge, possibility, and innovation." — Yvonne, WE-CARE Foundation With our partner in Liberia, we’re transforming literacy and learning for the future. 📸: Hassan Bangura
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Thank you for bringing the joy of reading to kids in countries like Tanzania! 📷 Emanuel Feruzi 2025
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Our very own Program Manager, Malvern, is testing out a brand new reading anthology with his own kids here in Ottawa! This is one of 12 new anthologies of culturally relevant poems & stories that will soon land in the hands of eager students in Liberia & Sierra Leone. @canadadev
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Congrats to @canadahelps on 25 years of impact, connecting generous Canadians with some pretty amazing causes! youtu.be/nBuLTKmDtAc?si=poDQ…
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Where education thrives, conflict fades. Classrooms aren’t just for learning — they’re spaces of safety, belonging, and possibility. At this year’s G7, Canada can say YES to peace by standing for every child’s right to 12 years of education. #YESfor12 #EducationForPeace
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Your impact in action! Thanks to your kind support, we just distributed another 900 books to classrooms in Tanzania. These aren't just any books - they're culturally-relevant, locally-authored children's books that reflect each community's unique voice. 📷 CODE/Emanuel Feruzi
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Congrats to the grantees selected for Round 2 of the TLFC Research Initiative! Dr Wisdom Agbevanu, Dr Betty Okot, Dr Justin Nfundiko, Dr Lucy Njagi, Tadesse Jaleta Jirata, Dr Belay Hagos, Dr Ezekiel Omwenga, Dr Paul Yaduma, Dr Rahila Gowon, and Dr Theodore Habimana. @CanadaDev
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✍🏾 CODE has joined a coalition of 40+ organizations calling on @MarkJCarney to say #YESfor12 This June, Canada returns to the G7 stage — with the power to lead again. Let’s champion 12 years of education for every child, everywhere.
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Happy Mother's Day to the extraordinary mothers and mother figures—from Canada to sub-Saharan Africa! 📸 © Hassan Bangura/CODE
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It's a good day when you get to welcome an exceptional new member to the team!
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Congratulations to @markjcarney and @liberal_party on your success in the 2025 federal election. We look forward to working with you to ensure that Canada’s role in the world reflects our shared commitment to equity, compassion, and lasting opportunity for all.
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Today we celebrate how books can transform lives for girls and boys across the globe. A single story can spark imagination, fuel ambition, and build bridges to opportunity where none existed before. Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚
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Together with The Children's Book Organization of Tanzania, we've recently published 4 brand-new, culturally relevant children's books! Six thousand of these inspiring books have been distributed to 15 under-resourced schools participating in our Reading Tanzania program 📚📚📚
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Investments in quality education (starting with reading + writing) are critical to global development, economic growth + promotion of human rights. AND they are also important for global peace and security! See Nanos poll results at code.ngo/election #AidWorks #Election2025
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We're facing lots of challenges here at home, but let's make sure that global issues and Canada's engagement with the world aren't forgotten. Check out CODE's Election Advocacy Guide at code.ngo/election #AidWorks #Election2025
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Together, we delivered over 40,000 teaching manuals to 38 teacher trainer institutes across Mozambique! 📕 📘 📙 📗 🙌 @AssProgresso @CanadaDev
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By elevating the quality of teacher education at IFPs (teacher training institutes), together we're improving the quality of education for boys and girls in Mozambique! @AssProgresso @CanadaDev
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Please join us at #CIES2025 in Chicago for a workshop on digital offline learning for remote communities & learn about how the #MobileLearningLab can improve learning! 📅March 26, 9:45am-12:30pm Learn more: ow.ly/xcTi50VigbG
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Thank you to kind-hearted people like you make it a priority to empower girls to learn and succeed. We know that educating girls lifts up their children, families, communities, and countries. Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
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Over the course of the BETTER program, together we distributed over 218,000 children's books to classrooms in Mozambique! 📚📚📚 @AssProgresso @CanadaDev
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“Now, I don’t have to stay home during my period. I feel more comfortable coming to school every day.” – Angel, 12 years old, GALI participant Together with @wecarelib, we're helping girls make their own reusable sanitary pads so they don’t have to miss school.
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Every month matters! Did you know that your monthly gift can spark a lifetime of learning? ✨ This year we’re aiming to expand our impact, and we need 20 committed supporters to join us as monthly donors before the end of March. Will you join us? code.ngo/donate
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@CanRevAgency has extended the deadline for charitable donations eligible for 2024 tax credits. This means you still have time to make a meaningful contribution to CODE while maximizing your 2024 tax benefits. But hurry, tomorrow's the last day! code.ngo/donate
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