As someone who values community and empowerment, you may be interested in other ways to promote self-reliance through education.

There are a variety of ways to extend affordable education to needy Africans for years to come.

• IRA charitable rollover — a permanent giving option

Some donors feel that directly transferring funds from IRAs is a great way to provide education to disadvantaged youths and create a legacy. This is a permanent giving option.

• Gifts of property

You can donate appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property. This is an effective way to fund a legacy gift that will provide education to vulnerable youths.

You can make this generous gift while still using the property throughout your lifetime, and you may even receive a tax deduction for your gift.

• Gifts of stock

Stocks, bonds and mutual funds that have appreciated in value are among the most financially advantageous ways to make a direct impact on the education of Africans.

• Gifts of cash

A donation of cash is a simple and effective way to create your legacy with Anike Foundation. You benefit from a charitable tax deduction while you have an immediate impact on families in need of safe, affordable housing.