Getting Your School Website

Forge Schools is our flagship program that provides free, professional websites to African schools. We believe every school deserves a strong online presence, regardless of budget.

**What You Get:** - A custom-designed, professional website - Mobile-responsive design that works on all devices - Basic pages: Home, About, Programs, Contact, Gallery - Contact form for inquiries - Ongoing hosting at no cost

**The Cost:** Completely free. Forever.

To qualify for Forge Schools:

1. **Location** - Your school must be physically located in Africa 2. **Legitimacy** - Must be a registered or recognized educational institution 3. **No Existing Website** - Priority given to schools without current web presence 4. **Point of Contact** - Must designate someone to work with our team 5. **Content Provider** - Must be able to provide photos, text, and information

**Step 1: Apply Online** Fill out the Forge Schools application form with your school's information.

**Step 2: Review** Our team reviews your application within 2-3 weeks.

**Step 3: Acceptance & Onboarding** If accepted, you'll receive instructions for next steps.

**Step 4: Content Collection** You'll provide photos, text, and information for your website.

**Step 5: Design & Development** Our volunteer team builds your website.

**Step 6: Review & Launch** You review the site, request changes, and we launch it live.

Start gathering these materials:

**Photos Needed:** - School building exterior - Classrooms and facilities - Students (with proper permissions) - Teachers and staff - School events and activities

**Text Needed:** - School history and background - Mission and values - Programs and curriculum offered - Admission information - Contact details and location

**Documents:** - School logo (if available) - Accreditation certificates (optional) - Any existing brochures or materials