One Pencil, One Sharpener, One Future

The Power of Simple Tools

Pencils and sharpeners may seem small—almost too ordinary to be meaningful. But in the hands of a child, they become tools of change, expression, and imagination.

While a pencil can draw the future, the sharpener makes sure that pencil never stops shaping the world. Together, they’re not just school supplies—they’re symbols of possibility.

Why This Matters

A child with a pencil can write their story, express thoughts, sketch dreams, and solve problems. Yet thousands of children across Africa still lack access to even this most basic educational tool. And many more don’t have sharpeners to keep their pencils useful.

“A lack of pencil can make a child go dormant and inactive in class. A lack of sharpener can disrupt learning and break the rhythm of education.”

Imagine missing out on learning simply because you don’t have something to write with. That’s the reality we’re changing.

Pencils Build Nations

We often say, “The future of a nation lies in the hands of its children.” If that’s true, then pencils and sharpeners are not just tools—they are building blocks of countries, communities, and the world.

Every confident line drawn, every word written, every idea scribbled in a classroom—begins with these two companions.

Our Mission: One Pencil, One Sharpener for Every Child

At Children Home International, we believe no child should be left behind because of a missing pencil or sharpener. Through our “One Pencil, One Sharpener” campaign, we aim to:

• Distribute writing materials to children in underserved and rural communities
• Raise awareness about the importance of basic school supplies
• Encourage community support for early childhood education
• Restore dignity and purpose in every child’s classroom experience

How You Can Help

You can be part of this change. Your small gesture—a pencil, a sharpener, a donation—can give a child the chance to participate fully in school, to dream, and to grow.

Final Word

“Children with pencils and sharpeners will always write, draw, shape, think, and create the world around them.”

Let’s place a pencil and sharpener in every child’s hand—and give them the power to shape a better world.