Growing up in South Africa, I have seen firsthand the challenges our institutions face under past and present governments. These experiences fuel the dual mission at the Trevor Noah Foundation: to make a tangible impact and scale our efforts for systemic change. Our work is rooted in the belief that schools are more than educational institutions; they are vital community hubs where youth, parents, families, and opportunities converge. By identifying and amplifying the success of schools thriving against the odds, I can only imagine, “What if they had more? What could they accomplish?”.