Every Child Has the Right to Financial Literacy.
Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill, yet millions of children and teenagers around the world grow up without ever learning how money works. At the Dadoo Foundation, we are committed to equipping young people with the financial knowledge and confidence they need to build stable, independent, and empowered futures.
The Reality:
- Only 1 in 3 young people globally demonstrate basic financial literacy.
- 57% of American adults are financially illiterate, a cycle that begins in childhood.
- Less than 25% of high school students in the US are required to take a personal finance course.
- Children from low-income households are 3x less likely to receive financial education at home.
Our Approach:
- Deliver hands-on financial literacy workshops in under-resourced schools and community centers.
- Teach core skills — budgeting, saving, investing, credit, and taxes — in accessible, age-appropriate formats.
- Partner with local organizations to bring financial mentorship programs directly into the communities that need them most.
- Advocate for financial literacy to be recognized as a mandatory subject in every school curriculum.
Through education and empowerment, we also encourage young people to become advocates for financial literacy in their own communities. We actively support youth-led initiatives, student investment clubs, and peer-to-peer learning programs that give teenagers a voice in shaping their own financial futures.
Together, we can break the cycle of financial illiteracy — ensuring every child, regardless of background, has the knowledge and tools to thrive.