Why We Partnered

Aflatoun is a non-profit organization with a vision to empower children and youth to become agents of change in their own lives and communities, and to break the cycle of poverty. Created in 2005 in Amsterdam, Aflatoun is known for its social and financial education curriculum and its cost-effective delivery model, which leverages a network of partners in 100 countries. The high quality, broadly accepted curriculum has been adapted and delivered by Ministries of Education, international organizations, microfinance organizations, schools, and non-governmental organizations.

After five successful years of scaling its curriculum for children, Aflatoun identified a demand for a program tailored for youth. As a result, Aflatoun developed Aflateen, a Social and Financial Education program for youth 15 to 18 years of age.  Aflateen helps young people develop financial knowledge and skills by incorporating “learning by doing” activities including savings clubs, enterprise creation, and community projects.

Over the next five years, Aflateen will be piloted and ultimately scaled in 50 developing countries across the world. Aflatoun will provide its partners with training and technical assistance.  Aflatoun will further evaluate implementation for quality and impact, and facilitate innovation through learning exchanges. An online platform will enable partners, trainers and youth to network with each other, and access e-learning materials and games for additional interactive learning.

Anticipated Impact

• The Aflateen curriculum will be expanded into 50 countries reaching 250,000 disadvantaged youth.
• A strong network of partners to increase access to tools and curricula.