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It's not okay that there are 1 BILLION KIDS in poverty. YOU can do something to change that. Grab your backpack and let's go!
From basketball tournaments to open-mic nights to new year’s parties and everything in between, we’ve seen young people do remarkable things for other kids. No matter what you do, 100% of the money you raise will directly go towards education for kids in Kenya.
What is The Quest?
Your own world-changing fundraiser! The Quest is an initiative to mobilize and train kids to help other kids – not by being rich or famous, but by using what they already have.
Sign up, set a goal, and rally your friends to create a fundraiser to help other kids go to school! We will coach and guide you along the way.
There is something powerful about kids using their own gifts, talents, and passions for the benefit of others.
how it works
4 STEPS TO CHANGE THE WORLD
1. WHAT'S THE NEED?
There are two billion kids on the planet. One billion of them are “multi-dimensionally poor – without access to education, health, housing, nutrition, sanitation or water.” (UNICEF)
Hundreds of thousands are not able to go to school. Education has been called the “greatest way to eliminate poverty” from experts.
learn more about the need
2. WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
All of us have gifts and talents and resources! What’s in your backpack? A basketball, microphone, controller, computer, whisk? Unleash your passions and talents to raise money!
do you.
3. how can you use it?
We inspire, train, and mobilize students to use their passions and resources to raise money to pay the school fees for students in need.
Basketball tournaments, art shows, open mic nights, bake sales, video game nights, volleyball tournaments, New Year’s Eve parties, writing cards, etc – young people have blown us away!
do you. for others.
4. Choose Your Quest
GREAT FOR: Individuals
QUEST: Raise $1/day or $365 within the year. This helps one kid go to school for a year!
You’ll receive fundraising tips, guides, monthly motivation, and a personal coaching call with JamQuest Coaches!
GREAT FOR: Teams, Clubs, Church Groups, Families, etc (3+ people)
QUEST: Host a fundraising event with a goal of $1,000. This helps 3 kids go to school for a year!
You’ll receive fundraising tips, guides, monthly motivation, and access to 5 coaching classes with JamQuest Coaches!
GREAT FOR: Schools, Businesses, Churches, Groups of Families (5+ people)
QUEST: Host a fundraising event with a goal of $10,000. This helps 25 kids go to school for a year!
You’ll receive fundraising tips, guides, monthly motivation, and access to 5 coaching classes with JamQuest Coaches and some world-changing experts.
hear from some of
our world changers
If it was not for JamQuest, I don’t know where my life would be right now. I really pray for them that they may keep doing this for others too.
Irine (Kenyan Student)
I discovered that I could use my passion for art to make a difference. I now pursue a career in art because of JamQuest.
Zoe (art show)
The inspiring thing about doing this event was learning how to have fun doing hard things.
Jamison (new year’s party)
As a high school senior seeking to leave a legacy, JamQuest gave me the opportunity to make a difference before I left.
Sarah (basketball)
You made my dreams come true. I am able to study freely without any worries in me.
Cynthia (Kenyan Student)
What drew me to JamQuest was the mission of one billion kids helping one billion kids!
Harrison (basketball)
resources
Basketball Tourney
Our first in event ever in 2008 was a middle school basketball tournament and we’ve helped dozens of kids learn to host their own! Download this step by step guide to run your own basketball tournament that changes the world!
New year's eve
Since that first New Year’s Eve party in Philadelphia, we have had an amazing tradition of JamQuest New Year’s celebrations. There is something powerful about ending a year and starting a new one by coming together with your friends to help others.
have a question?
If you have any questions, please email us at jamquest@jamquest.org!
