Every child deserves to learn, grow, and know they are loved.
Spirit and Soul brings literacy, creativity, play, and the love of Jesus to children in underserved communities, beginning in Liberia.
Faith and the whole child
We believe every child has the potential to thrive, not only in school but in spirit, character, relationships, health, and purpose.
Spirit and Soul brings Biblical Christian principles together with education, mentorship, creativity, and play to nurture the whole child. We serve children and youth in underserved communities, creating opportunities for them to discover their gifts, build confidence, develop strong character, and understand that their lives have purpose.
One simple rhythm: Heart, Mind, Hands, Body
Every session follows the same four movements, so children connect what they are learning with who they are becoming.
Heart
Prayer, Scripture, and a character lesson children can carry home.
Mind
Reading, vocabulary, and Standard English built through stories and songs.
Hands
Art and hands-on projects made from materials found nearby.
Body
Movement, games, and sports that make learning joyful.
Our programs
Simple, repeatable, and designed to be led by trained volunteers in schools, churches, and community centers.
Literacy Through Arts and Sports
Our foundational program builds English literacy through reading, art, music, movement, and play, with faith woven through every session.
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School's Out! Faith & Fun
A Christ-centered summer enrichment program inspired by Vacation Bible School, with Bible stories, music, literacy, arts, sports, and games.
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Why we begin in Liberia
Our founder, Steffi Benjamin, grew up in Liberia in a home where faith and education were everything. Her mother often reminded her, "Education could never be taken from you."
Today Liberia faces a low literacy rate and limited access to quality education. Its children are the country's future, and they deserve the knowledge, skills, character, and confidence they need to thrive. Spirit and Soul was created with that future in mind, with a vision to extend the work to communities around the world.
"We don't just invest in what a child can become. We invest in who they are becoming." Steffi Benjamin, Founder and CEO