♡  A grassroots fundraiser for Flores, Indonesia

Keep 60+ students in school. It's all about starting.

For as little as €50, you can give a child in Flores, Indonesia, a full year of education — and a real chance to break the cycle of poverty.

100% of donations go directly to the students.

The urgent reality

Without help this year, many eventually have to drop out.

Education in Flores is officially free — but staying in school is not. These are the stakes, in plain numbers.

60+ young people

Students across elementary, secondary and senior high school but also university need your help to continue their studies.

School is free
— staying isn't

Families still have to pay for administrative school fees, materials, uniforms and transport — and they can't afford it.

Drop-out this year

Without help, every one of them will have to leave school.

Deadline: November

Even though the new school year starts already in August, school fees may be paid until November.

How little it takes

Fund a whole year — from as little as €50.

The cost depends on the school level and needs of each student, but in many cases a single donation can cover one student's entire year.

From €50

Elementary school student

One elementary school student’s full year of school

About €0.13/day — less than a sip of coffee.

€100-250

Secondary school student

One secondary school student’s full year of school

Covers fees, uniform and transport for a year.

€100-360

Senior high school student

One senior high school student’s full year of school

Keeps an older student on track to graduate.

€800-1.000

University student

One university student’s full year of study

Includes a small allowance for food & rent.

In many cases, one donation can cover all needs of one student for a full year.

Where your money goes — 100%

  • Administrative fees
  • Learning materials
  • School uniforms & shoes
  • Transport to school
  • Other expenses like for research projects, exams or rent (university students only)
  • How it works

    Total transparency, at every step
    of the way.

    This is a small, grassroots project — so trust matters.
    Here is exactly what happens to your donation.

    1

    You donate

    Give securely via GoFundMe, or by direct bank transfer — whatever works best for you.

    2

    Into a dedicated account

    Donations collected via GoFundMe flow directly into a separate bank account that is used for this fundraiser only.

    3

    Delivered in person

    From July-September, the organizer spent 2 months on the ground, handing over the donations together with local partner Florian Lengu. Further donations will be sent directly to Florian, who will deliver and document it personally.

    4

    Fully documented

    Everything is shared on Instagram, YouTube (coming soon) and this website, so you can see your direct impact.

    The local partner

    Dian Flores Indonesia Foundation

    Founded in 2017 and granted an official government legal permit in 2024, the foundation led by Florian Lengu has helped 305 children stay in school — alongside past projects bringing water tanks, solar lights and housing to families in need.

    "I just want other children to experience what I once received — the gift of education and hope."
    — Florian Lengu

    About the organizer

    Hi, I'm Saskia.

    Originally from Germany, I now live in Vienna, where I study interpreting. One day, sitting in an interpreting booth, it hit me: I didn't only want to translate other people's impact — I wanted to create some of my own.


    I chose to start with a fundraiser for these kids for two reasons: First, I've been to Flores before and have seen the reality with my own eyes. Second, I truly believe that education can empower entire generations and is key to creating a better future for everyone.


    You don't need to have it all figured out. It's all about starting.

    You don't need to be rich to change a life. You just need to start.

    100% to students · Until the end of 2026

    Contact

    Want to sponsor a child, work with us or simply want to learn more?

    We’d love to hear from you.

    © 2026 Saskia Schwarz