Pay Away's mission is to inspire HOPE and spread KINDNESS.


What started as a simple act of generosity has grown into a nationwide mission to uplift families in need.  For over 10 years, we have surprised unsuspecting families by paying off holiday and back-to-school layaway balances. Since our inception, Pay Away has helped over 20,000 families nationally and military bases worldwide.

Our core initiatives focus on Back-to-School and Holiday balance payoffs, as well as shopping sprees, gift cards, and other impactful activations that bring relief and joy to deserving families.

We also partner with individual donors and corporate partners to maximize our impact through employee engagement, matching contributions, volunteer days, and customized giving opportunities. Together, we can make an even greater difference in the lives of families who need it most.

Pay Away 

Empowering elite athletes of all abilities through training, tournaments, gear, and community—making sports access equitable.

The Triumph Sports Foundation is dedicated to creating equal opportunities for athletes of all abilities to thrive. Through specialized training programs, competitive tournaments, access to quality sports equipment, and a supportive community network, the foundation empowers individuals to reach their athletic potential. By breaking down barriers to participation, Triumph fosters inclusion, resilience, and excellence in sports.

Triumph Sports Foundation Inc

Honoring longtime RYLA Champion Lori Burke's legacy of empowering young leaders.

**Honor Lori Burke- Help send students to life-changing leadership camps!**

On October 20, 2025 we lost an extraordinary champion of youth leadership. Lori Burke dedicated countless years to running Summit County Rotary's Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, transforming the lives of thousands of young people through her passionate commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.

Lori understood that leadership isn't about titles—it's about inspiring others, solving problems creatively, and making a difference in your community. Through her work with RYLA, she gave middle and high school students the opportunity to discover their potential at intensive leadership conferences held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park.

**The Impact of RYLA**

RYLA provides transformative experiences where young people arrive uncertain but leave with newfound confidence and enthusiasm for community service. Students develop essential communication skills, learn from inspirational speakers and peer mentors, and form lasting friendships—all while addressing real community issues.

Our program serves 7th graders through high school juniors, with sponsoring Rotary clubs covering all costs so that every student can attend regardless of financial circumstances.

**A Challenge in Lori's Memory**

SIR Giving has established a $2,500 matching challenge to honor Lori's legacy. Every dollar you donate will be matched, doubling your impact and helping more young leaders experience the program that was near and dear to Lori's heart.

Your donation sends students to RYLA camps where they'll unlock their potential and turn motivation into action—exactly as Lori would have wanted. Together, we can ensure her passion for developing young leaders continues to change lives for years to come.

RYLA in Honor of Lori Burke

The DSS empowers creators to imagine & build equitable, just, regenerative futures through art, design, community & collaboration.

The **Design Science Studio** (DSS) is a cultural and educational incubator that supports creators in shaping futures rooted in regeneration, justice and belonging. We are a living ecosystem of artists, designers, systems thinkers, story-weavers and movement builders committed to creating a world that works for all of life.

DSS holds space for interdisciplinary collaboration, creative capacity-building and community-rooted innovation. Our work is deeply informed by the legacy of Buckminster Fuller and carried forward through decentralized and decolonial ways of being, imagining and doing.

At the heart of our ecosystem is the **(r)Evolutionary incubator** —a 7-month journey of creative emergence and collective evolution that centers artists and designers as cultural stewards and worldbuilders. It weaves together art, design science, storytelling, systems thinking and regenerative design, offering an invitation to grow alongside others who are working to create futures rooted in care, justice and imagination.

**Each program cycle includes:**

- 144 participating artists
- 30+ mentors
- 50 visionary guest speakers
- 4 global salons for deep learning and connection
- Digital and in-person exhibitions

Support a global commUnity of creative peers

Design Science Studio

Educated and empowered people responsibly shaping and sustaining fair, just and healthy societies for generations to come.

Child’s Dream exists to ensure that children and young adults in the Mekong Sub-Region, affected by inequality, grow up to be healthy and have access to quality education and employment opportunities. To achieve this, we design, implement, and partner to support interventions in Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand. These interventions focus on education, employability, youth empowerment and leadership, and basic and essential healthcare.

Our team is made up of passionate, purpose-driven individuals connected by a common set of values; we aim to support beneficiaries in becoming educated and empowered people who responsibly shape and sustain fair, just and healthy societies for generations to come.

VISION: Educated and empowered people responsibly shaping and sustaining fair, just and healthy societies for generations to come.

MISSION: We exist to ensure that children and young adults in the Mekong Sub-Region, affected by inequality, grow up to be healthy and have access to quality education and better employment opportunities. Everything we do enables them to live empowered and self-determined lives as equal and active members of society, with the potential to become responsible leaders of change.

STRATEGY: We design, implement and partner to support interventions for children and young adults in Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand. We address current and future needs by pursuing the following strategic goals:

- Building schools and other educational infrastructure
- Improving access to basic education
- Improving quality of education
- Providing skills training to enhance employability
- Supporting youth development and empowerment
- Developing future leaders, specialists and entrepreneurs
- Supporting basic and essential health care
- Supporting targeted emergency relief

HOW IT ALL STARTED

After many years in the financial industry, our founders - Marc and Daniel - abandoned their careers in order to help the underprivileged in our society. Without knowing what to expect, Child’s Dream was brought to life in October 2003 with the help of their close friends and family members. Both realised very soon that they had found new meaning in life and that they were able to put all of their newly gained motivation and endless energy into effective help for children in need.

As of February 2024 there have been 265,295 total direct beneficiaries been reached by ongoing projects. The total number of direct beneficiaries reached by past and ongoing projects is 1,308,329. As of February 2024 there have been 1,002 ongoing projects been supported. 

Child's Dream Theory of Change

Disadvantaged children and youth in Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Thailand encounter challenges in accessing and completing quality education, with disparities and inequalities persisting among different groups and regions. Alongside these educational challenges, health concerns such as limited healthcare access, insufficient health education, prevalent unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) diseases, and maternal and child health issues vary across the countries. As a result, individuals are not able to foster the development of their countries and communities, perpetuating poverty and inequalities.

Child's Dream Association

Empowering children to explore, learn, and grow through nature-based education and outdoor adventures.

**At Acorn Outdoor Learning, children engage with nature in ways that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for exploration.**

We provide **inclusive, place-based outdoor education programs** across Washington, D.C., bringing children into local parks, community gardens, and green spaces for hands-on learning. Our programs nurture each child’s strengths, foster healthy development, and build confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, all while inspiring a lifelong connection to the natural world.

Children, like acorns, carry the potential to grow strong and resilient. With guidance, care, and the right environment, they can flourish into confident individuals and lifelong stewards of the environment. Just as the Scarlet Oak, D.C.’s state tree, grows strong and provides sustenance and shelter, Acorn Outdoor Learning cultivates growth, resilience, and responsibility in every child.

**Our mission** is to nurture children’s curiosity, confidence, and connection to nature through experiences that honor the diversity and strengths of each learner. We believe that engagement with nature is possible everywhere, and early experiences in our urban ecosystem can foster a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.

**Donor support makes our work possible.** Contributions help us:

- Maintain safe and engaging outdoor learning environments
- Develop programs that spark curiosity and exploration
- Provide **scholarships that ensure all children can participat**e
- Supply materials and resources for hands-on learning

Your donations directly impact children’s lives, helping them explore, discover, and grow in ways they might not otherwise experience. Every gift ensures that children from every neighborhood in D.C. can engage with nature, develop confidence, and become the next generation of environmental stewards.

**Join us in giving children the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow. Together we can help them reach their full potential while building a stronger, greener, and more connected community!** 

Acorn Outdoor Learning

Buendedi commits to expanding access to education, enhancing learning environments, and developing new local leaders in the DRC.


Buendedi’s mission is to uplift Congolese communities by expanding access to education, enhancing learning environments, and laying the foundation for the next generation of local leaders.

Our vision is to lay every brick needed to build a brighter future for the DRC—starting with schools, expanding through opportunity, and rising into a future shaped by a new generation of leaders

Buendedi provides direct tuition support to Congolese students who need it the most in private and public education. Our support lessens the financial burden on students' families and empowers teachers to reinvest in their students.

When you give to Buendedi, you invest in families, teachers, and the untapped potential of Congolese youth. Let’s build this future—together.

Buendedi

CCSA is a non-profit providing opportunities to broaden perspectives and increase workplace skills through study abroad.

**Mission**

The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad creates transformative global learning opportunities for students, faculty, and life-long learners.

**Vision**

The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad envisions universities where international learning is a standard part of higher education and all faculty and students can participate in meaningful study abroad experiences to foster professional and personal growth.

**Priorities**

We support faculty with guidance, mentorship, and resources; expand access to high-quality study abroad opportunities for students, including first-generation and other traditionally underrepresented students; and help our member institutions create sustainable pathways for growth while fostering networks that extend impact into their communities.

*Students*

- Expand access to high-quality, affordable study abroad experiences, especially for traditionally underrepresented students.
- Create opportunities for students in fields that seldom offer study abroad options to connect their coursework with hands-on, real-world experiences.
- Develop critical 21st-century skills, such as adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Encourage independence, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

*Faculty*

- Provide professional development, mentorship, and collaborative international opportunities.
- Support faculty who are new to teaching abroad or have limited access to international experiences, helping them develop skills and lead effective programs.
- Enable faculty to strengthen student engagement and learning outcomes through high-impact practices.
- Cultivate a community of educators committed to international education.

 *Member Institutions*

- Reshape how colleges and universities engage with international education by supporting institutions with limited staff, resources, time, or expertise.
- Bridge the gap between institutional goals and capacity by providing the structure, collaboration, and support needed to expand global learning opportunities.
- Create sustainable pathways for faculty and students to expand their perspectives and enrich their academic and professional development.

 *Communities*

- Foster networks of faculty, students, and professionals that extend institutional impact into the communities they serve. 
- Contribute to the long-term, positive impact of globally prepared graduates on local and regional communities.
- Support civic involvement and local initiatives.

Cooperative Center For Study Abroad

The Summit County Rotary Charitable Fund is based in Frisco, Colorado. Their volunteers support local and global projects.

**Transforming Lives Through Service Above Self**

For decades, the Summit County Rotary Charitable Fund has been a cornerstone of community support in Colorado's high country, embodying Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" through tangible action and meaningful impact. As the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of the Summit County Rotary Club, we operate as a volunteer-led organization that bridges local community needs with global humanitarian efforts.

From providing winter coats to 700+ local children and serving over 200,000 free community dinners since 2009, to awarding over $50,000 annually in educational scholarships and hosting international exchange students from around the world, our work touches every corner of Summit County while extending our reach to communities across the globe. Through comprehensive literacy programs, youth leadership development, emergency disaster relief, and our contribution to the near-eradication of polio worldwide, we demonstrate that small mountain communities can create extraordinary change when united by a shared commitment to service.

Every donation to the Summit County Rotary Charitable Fund directly supports programs that strengthen our local community while addressing critical humanitarian needs worldwide—proving that the spirit of service knows no boundaries.

**Educational Excellence & Youth Development**

**Scholarship Program**

Education serves as the great engine of personal development, and we believe every local student should be equipped to give back to their community. In 2025, we awarded $55,000 in scholarships to 22 local students pursuing higher education at colleges of their choosing, plus 12 additional scholarships to students at Colorado Mountain College's Breckenridge and Dillon campuses.

Working in partnership with The Summit Foundation and Colorado Mountain College Charitable Fund, we support students who demonstrate service and leadership qualities. Our scholarships particularly focus on first-generation college students, those pursuing technical fields, and students involved in Rotary activities. We're proud to offer the Meg Boyer Memorial Scholarship in partnership with The Summit Daily News, honoring a former publisher and Rotarian while supporting female students pursuing journalism or business degrees.

**Youth Exchange Program**

Our comprehensive Youth Exchange program creates global citizens and lasting international friendships. Each year, we sponsor one or two international high school students who attend school in Summit County while living with three carefully selected host families throughout the academic year. We've welcomed remarkable young ambassadors from Spain, Brazil, Austria, Japan, Turkey, Switzerland, Romania, and many other countries.

Summit County students also have transformative opportunities to spend a year abroad through our outbound exchange program, with past participants experiencing life-changing adventures in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Argentina, New Zealand, Taiwan, and other fascinating destinations worldwide.

**Youth Leadership Development**

Through our Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, we sponsor high school sophomores and juniors for intensive leadership training at the beautiful YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Our Young RYLA program serves 288 seventh-grade participants across two summer sessions, helping young people develop essential skills in an atmosphere of trust and respect while addressing real community issues.

**Literacy & Learning Initiatives**

**Comprehensive Literacy Programs**

Our commitment to literacy spans all ages and learning stages throughout Summit County. Through our "Reading Buddy" program, volunteers are paired with students at all six elementary schools to support developing reading skills with encouragement and personalized attention.

The Rotary Summer Reads program provides third-grade students with personally selected books reflecting Rotary values for summer reading. Since 2012, we've provided literacy grants to Summit School District classrooms, libraries, and home providers, plus funding for The Peak School and Summit County Preschools to build learning centers, purchase books, and create bilingual libraries.

Our Family Literacy Fairs, held twice yearly in partnership with Early Childhood Options, Family Intercultural Resource Center, Colorado Mountain College, and Head Start, provide free books to young children and families. We also donate children's books to schools and libraries throughout the county in honor of our weekly speakers—over 540 books donated since 2008.

**Creative Expression & Global Literacy**

Each spring, we sponsor short story and poetry contests for high school students in partnership with The Summit Daily News, awarding $5,800 in prizes to winners who share their creative works at our meetings. Our innovative Intergenerational Story Telling Project pairs adults at Timberline Adult Care Center with students from The Peak School, creating meaningful connections across generations.

Internationally, we support the Belize Education Fund and Guatemala Literacy Project, providing textbooks, reading materials, and computers to impoverished schools through partnerships with North American and Guatemalan Rotary clubs.

**Community Care & Support Programs**

**Adopt-An-Angel Program**

Every child deserves to stay warm during Colorado's harsh winters. Through our Adopt-An-Angel program, we provide essential winter coats to children in Summit County who would otherwise go without. This heartwarming initiative serves approximately 400 families with 700 children each year during our Holiday campaign. While Summit Rotary purchases the coats, our community partners with us through the Angel Ornament program at participating local retailers, where generous individuals donate toys. Families gather at the Silverthorne Pavilion to collect these gifts and wrap them for Christmas, creating magical holiday moments for children throughout our mountain community.

**Local Grants Program**

We support dozens of local organizations through our quarterly grants process, funding projects that demonstrate clear community benefit, long-term impact, and service to Summit County residents. Recent grantees include Summit Community Care Clinic, Keystone Science School, Summit County Senior Center, Tree Top Child Advocacy, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, and many other vital community organizations working to strengthen our mountain communities.

**Community Dinner**

Since 2009, we've proudly nourished our community, serving over 200,000 FREE community dinners to residents and visitors alike. Every Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Elks Lodge in Silverthorne, we open our doors to all community members—no questions asked, no requirements needed. This vital service ensures that no one in our community goes hungry while fostering connections and strengthening the bonds that make Summit County special. Your donation directly supports this ongoing commitment to community care and hospitality.

**Global Humanitarian Impact**

**Polio Eradication**

We are proud partners in one of the most successful public health campaigns in history. For more than 35 years, Rotary has led the charge to eliminate polio worldwide, and we are closer than ever to achieving this monumental goal. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary International has helped reduce polio cases by an astounding 99.9 percent since the first vaccination project in the Philippines in 1979.

Rotary members globally have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children across 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Our advocacy efforts have influenced governments to contribute over $10 billion to this critical mission. Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but continued vigilance is essential. Without ongoing eradication efforts, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children annually within just a decade.

**ShelterBox Emergency Relief**

When natural disasters strike, families often find themselves without adequate shelter for weeks or months. Through our partnership with ShelterBox, your donation helps us deploy emergency shelter solutions to disaster-affected areas worldwide. Each ShelterBox contains essential survival tools, blankets, cooking equipment, dishes, water purification systems, and other critical supplies designed to keep a family of 10 protected from the elements while they work to rebuild their lives and communities.

**Join Our Mission**

The Summit County Rotary Charitable Fund represents the collective compassion and generosity of our mountain community. Whether supporting local families through Adopt-An-Angel, nourishing neighbors at our Community Dinners, contributing to global polio eradication, or providing emergency shelter relief worldwide, every donation makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

Together, we embody Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self," creating positive change that extends from our beautiful Summit County mountains to communities around the globe.

**Donations By Check:** Make payable to "Summit County Rotary Charitable Fund" and mail to:

Summit County Rotary Charitable Fund
PO Box 4401
Frisco, CO 80443

To **amplify the impact of your online donations**, please initiate them via [SIR Giving](https://donate.sirgiving.org/organizations/the-summit-county-rotary-charitable-fund?ref=C0XZX88C) where every donation receives a matching bonus.

Summit County Rotary Charitable Fund

The MSSM Foundation increases the margin of excellence at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.

Founded in 1994, *The MSSM Foundation* *helps to ensure the long-term success of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics by raising and distributing resources to enhance its educational offerings, maintain an outstanding faculty, and ensure access to all qualified students.*

Maine School of Science and Mathematics Foundation

House of 42 is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to healing and growth in service of a better world. 

The House of 42 provides space holding to a global community of thousands by way of ceremonies, community events, year round integration and online support. 42 has positively impacted thousands of lives of people from ages 9 to 101.  100% of those who have completed their process with 42 are better for it in meaningful ways.

Keeping this work accessible is a core value of the organization. While there is no requirement to donate in order to be part of our community, we invite your support to cover the costs of ceremonies and events and help others who cannot afford participation. The House of 42 has a standing record of providing different engagement tiers to accommodate individuals in need in order to keep this work accessible for all who are called to it.

House of 42

This fund invites US-based KU Leuven alumni and friends to support scholarships for talented international master’s students. 

The [KU Leuven International Scholarship Fund](https://giving.kuleuven.be/funds/ku-leuven-international-scholarship-fund) gives young talent from all corners of the world the opportunity to pursue a [master's degree](https://www.kuleuven.be/scholarships/year/2025-2026/eligible-programmes-2025-2026) at [KU Leuven](https://www.kuleuven.be/english/kuleuven/), offering them a springboard to a bright future. 

At the top of this page, you can see the 2025 inaugural scholarship recipients: Maria (BR), Constanza (CL), Thao Le (VN), and Eslam (EG) - a vivid reminder of the talent that support to the fund unlocks and the life-changing opportunities it creates.

For donations to fuel the fund, we look explicitly to **US-based KU Leuven alumni and friends.** As an alumnus or alumna, you have the opportunity to actively contribute and make a substantial difference in the lives of the next generation of KU Leuven students. You can help extend them a ticket to the excellent education and unique opportunities offered by KU Leuven. 

The Fund awards scholarships every year. How many? That depends on your support. You can contribute to a partial scholarship, fund one in full, or even support several. 

With your gift, you may choose one of the four scholarships:

- [Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship](https://www.kuleuven.be/scholarships/year/2025-2026/inspiring-the-outstanding-scholarship), for students from around the world
- [KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa](https://www.kuleuven.be/scholarships/year/2025-2026/ku-leuven-scholarship-for-africa), for students from Africa
- [KU Leuven ASEAN Scholarships](https://www.kuleuven.be/scholarships/year/2025-2026/ku-leuven-asean-scholarship), for students from Southeast Asia
- [KU Leuven Scholarship for Central and South America](https://www.kuleuven.be/scholarships/year/2025-2026/ku-leuven-scholarship-for-central-and-south-america), for students from Central and South America 

To direct your gift to **a specific scholarship,** click Donate, then check “*Add a note for Friends of KU Leuven International Scholarship Fund*” and write the name of the scholarship in the Private Note section. If you prefer to **support the fund as a whole**, simply leave the note blank. 

**Every contribution makes a real difference!** 

If you have any questions or want to learn more about the impact of your gift, please feel free to contact our Advisor to the Fund, [Nathalie De Spiegeleire](mailto:nathalie.despiegeleire@kuleuven.be). 

Image © KU Leuven - Rob Stevens

Friends of KU Leuven International Scholarship Fund

Every Child loved, Equipped and Thriving in Christ. 

The Esther Foundation is a faith-driven nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation across Africa, starting with Nigeria. We believe that quality education is one of the most powerful ways to break the cycle of poverty and unlock the God-given potential in every child.

Through our programs, we create real opportunities for children and teenagers to learn, grow, and thrive:

- **IDP Camp Outreach:** Bringing education and hope to children, especially teenage girls living in displacement camps. We provide access to learning, mentorship, and essential necessities such as food, clean water, and hygiene supplies to help restore dignity and stability.
- **The 1:4 Initiative:** Providing computers and digital literacy training to students in underserved communities, ensuring they are equipped for the future.
- **Smart Start Program:** Offering literacy and numeracy lessons to help out-of-school children transition into formal education.

Every gift you give helps us open classroom doors, place computers in eager hands, and bring food and essentials to children who dream of a brighter future. Together, we are building a generation equipped to rise, lead, and make lasting change.

The Esther Foundation

Berkeley Hall School Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on education. It is based in Los Angeles, CA.

The Berkeley Hall Mission: To empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.

We believe every child holds unlimited potential. When your child steps onto our campus, they are welcomed by a community that sees and supports who they are and who they can become.

Our mission is to nurture each child’s unique strengths through a balance of strong academics, character development, and social-emotional growth. We empower students to face challenges with courage, learn from mistakes, and build the resilience to thrive.

Our Vision Statement
Berkeley Hall nurtures fearless scholars and conscientious citizens. The community lifts the limits of what’s possible by honoring the unlimited potential in everyone. School is more than preparation for life - it is life. Together, we are building not just a school, but a model for the world.

At Berkeley Hall, character is not only taught, it's practiced everywhere. From math class to the art studio, the sports field to the Hodges stage, students are immersed in a community where integrity and kindness shape everyday life.

Our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion guide how we learn, lead, and treat one another. These values are modeled by teachers and staff to form a foundation that helps students grow into motivated learners and courageous human beings.

At school, teachers and students work together in a cycle. One side focuses on guiding and explaining, the other on absorbing and applying, and both are essential for success. A Philosophy of Education is a teacher’s personal set of beliefs about how learning happens best and how they aim to support students.

Teaching
The purposeful planning and delivery of instruction to facilitate student learning.

We believe all children are inherently good, intelligent, and uniquely talented.
We believe in a student-centered approach to teaching that begins with the child and their needs.
We believe in developing and nurturing the whole child—morally, socially, intellectually, artistically, and physically.
We believe strong teaching is rooted in a commitment to growth.
We believe in creating a community where every individual feels safe, seen, known, and encouraged to be their authentic self.
We believe in removing social, emotional, and academic obstacles so that all students can thrive.

Learning
The acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes through study and experience.

We believe in approaching learning with a growth mindset and a belief in unlimited potential. 
We believe in developmentally appropriate learning experiences rooted in inquiry, discovery, and real-world application.
We believe meaningful relationships are essential to learning. 
We believe lifelong learning is rooted in a commitment to growth.
We believe families are essential partners in their child's education.
We believe learning transcends the classroom.

Berkeley Hall School Foundation

The Dragonfly Collective provides funding to birth mothers following adoptive placement.

The Dragonfly Collective was established to address the lack of support for birth mothers who have made the courageous decision to place their child for adoption. Post-placement, many of these women face significant challenges, including financial hardship, emotional distress, and a need for further education and career development. Our foundation aims to bridge this gap by providing comprehensive emergency assistance, ensuring that birth mothers can transition smoothly and regain stability in their lives.

The group will leverage every tool, connection, and opportunity to provide birth mothers with the support they need to thrive. Our organization supports these extraordinary women with essential resources, including living expenses, transportation, counseling, and education (including GED preparation, community college, and trade school), enabling them to secure a more hopeful future.

The Dragonfly Collective

We honor America's fallen fire heroes; support their families; and work to reduce preventable firefighter death and injury.

What We Do

Throughout the year, the Foundation undertakes a wide range of mission-driven activities in support of Fire Hero Families, fire departments, and the fire service overall.

[Memorial Weekend](https://weekend.firehero.org/)

Each May, the Foundation sponsors the official **National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend**, the national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year and in prior years. Thousands of families, fire service members, and others attend the weekend activities held at the **National Fire Academy** in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

The Weekend features special programs for families and co-workers along with poignant public ceremonies. The Foundation provides travel, lodging, and meals for immediate family members of fallen firefighters being honored. This allows families to participate in a variety of activities and sessions conducted by trained grief counselors and in the private and public tributes.

[Family Support Programs](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources)

When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, the Foundation provides families with a place to turn. Families receive emotional assistance through the [Fire Hero Family Network](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/programs/fire-service-survivors-network/), which matches families with similar experiences and circumstances. Families receive [*The Journey*](https://www.firehero.org/news/media-center/publications/newsletters/), our bi-monthly newsletter—and have access to a wide range of virtual and digital resources. The Family Programs section of our website provides extensive information on benefits, Foundation programs, and other helpful information.

[Scholarships](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/scholarships)

Spouses, life partners, children, and stepchildren of fallen firefighters are eligible for [scholarship assistance](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/programs/scholarships) for education and job training costs.

[Memorial Park](https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighters/memorial-park/)

The Foundation created the [National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/programs/scholarships) in Emmitsburg, Maryland—the first permanent national park honoring all firefighters. This sprawling, pastoral space in the middle of the National Emergency Training Center includes a brick Walk of Honor® that connects the official National Fallen Firefighters Monument to the other Memorial Park features: To Lift a Nation, the 9/11 monument; the NFFF Bell of Remembrance; and the NFFF Memorial Chapel.

[Departmental Training and Support](https://www.firehero.org/fire-service-resources/)

Under a Department of Justice grant, the Foundation offers **Fire Service Training** to help fire departments prepare to handle a line-of-duty death. Through our **Taking Care of Our Own®** program, departments receive extensive pre-incident planning support; **Local Assistance State Teams** step in when a loss occurs, to provide whatever support is needed immediately and for as long as a department needs it. And our Uniformed Peer Support Network provides technical assistance and personal support to help the department and the family. More info and resources can be found in our **Fire Programs** section.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

We provide bilingual, values-based education PP–12. Your support funds scholarships, facilities, and learning opportunities.

For more than 75 years, Colegio Bautista de Caguas has been committed to educating children and youth through a bilingual, Christ-centered program that integrates academic excellence, character formation, and meaningful learning experiences. From Prepre to 12th grade, our students grow in a safe, nurturing environment where they can explore their talents in the arts, sciences, technology, athletics, and service.

Your donation directly supports this mission. Contributions help us:

- Provide scholarships to students with financial need
- Improve and maintain safe, modern learning spaces
- Strengthen programs in STEM, the arts, and athletics
- Offer spiritual development opportunities and leadership growth
- Expand resources that enhance student learning and well-being

Every gift helps transform dreams into opportunities. Your generosity allows us to continue shaping confident, compassionate leaders who will impact their communities and the world.

Colegio Bautista De Caguas Puerto Rico Inc

The TBA Foundation mission is To Bring Access to young women, empowering them through education to achieve their full potential.

**T**o **B**ring **A**ccess to education

**T**o **B**ring **A**ccess to better health outcomes

**T**o **B**ring **A**ccess to a stronger community

We focus our lens on girls in sub-Saharan Africa, lighting paths through education, empowering them, and helping frame a brighter future.

**Why Girls?**

**Economic Growth**: Studies have shown that for every additional year a girl stays in school, her income potential increases by 10% to 20%. When girls stay in school longer, they are more likely to enter the workforce, earn higher wages, and contribute to the economic development of their communities and nations.

**Improved Health**: Educated girls and their families enjoy better health outcomes. They are more likely to marry later, have fewer children, and make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

**Poverty Reduction**: Girls' education plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty. Educated women are better equipped to lift themselves and their families out of poverty through improved employment opportunities and income generation.

**Social Development**: Educated girls contribute to the social development of their communities by fostering positive social change and promoting social cohesion. They are more likely to engage in community development initiatives, volunteerism, and advocacy for social justice issues.

**Education empowers girls to pursue their aspirations, contribute to society, and lead fulfilling lives.**

**Why sub-Saharan Africa**

Primary and some secondary schooling is provided free in most sub-Saharan countries. Yet, there are still costs involved. 

Uniforms, books, stationery and other supplies all have to be paid for by parents or families. And when there is not enough to go round, boys are at the front of the line.

Without a uniform, there is no school. Without books, there is no school.

Without sanitary pads, there is no school.

**What we do**

Our commitment is to support vulnerable girls with leadership potential and academic aspirations to achieve their full potential.

**A start**

A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.

First step: funding 20 girls in secondary school in Ndola, Zambia.

Destination? With support from you, our donors, the possibilities are endless.

TBA Foundation

Manzil Mystics empowers underserved youth through music, creating safe, joyful learning spaces and building skills for the future.

Manzil Mystics was founded by a group of young musicians who grew up in low-income families in Delhi and found their voice through Manzil; a learning community and nonprofit started by an IIM Ahmedabad graduate, Ravi Gulati. The nurturing and creative environment of Manzil gave them not just music, but confidence, purpose, and a happy, safe space to grow. Five of these youth (the co-founders of Manzil Mystics) went on to earn 100% scholarships to study in the USA. On returning, they realized that over 4.4 million children in Delhi-and millions more across India—lack the same opportunities to learn and express themselves through music.

They also discovered a deeper gap: while India has a centuries-old musical heritage, there was no structured, inclusive initiative to make music education accessible and meaningful for every child. To change this, they founded Manzil Mystics; a nonprofit dedicated to using the power of music to educate, empower, and create livelihoods.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: every child deserves at least one hour of happy and safe space each week through music to learn, express, and heal.

Our mission is to enable access to quality music education for 1 million children by 2027 through our Learning Through Music (LTM) model, which combines education, livelihood, and community-building. We aim to nurture a generation of creative, empathetic, and confident children—while helping young musicians from low-income backgrounds earn dignified livelihoods as music facilitators.

Core Programs:

1. Learning Through Music:

A Curriculum implemented in government and low-income schools, this curriculum integrates music with academics and life skills, helping children develop focus, empathy, and confidence while learning subjects like language, math, and social-emotional awareness through songs.

2. Learning Through Music Fellowship:

An 18-month livelihood and leadership program for young musicians from underserved communities. Fellows are trained, mentored, and placed in schools to teach music while earning a stipend transforming both their own lives and those of thousands of children.

3. The Music Bus:

India’s first mobile music school, the Bus brings music to communities with little or no access. It creates joyful, safe learning spaces in schools and neighborhoods, reaching thousands of children and families each year.

Focus Areas:

Education: Building joyful and inclusive classrooms through music.

Livelihood: Empowering young musicians to become educators and community leaders.

Community Building: Fostering harmony, social change, and emotional wellbeing through music gatherings, festivals, and performances.

Why It Matters: In a country of over 52 million children under 18 children struggle with anxiety, stress, and lack of creative outlets, Manzil Mystics uses music as a pathway to mental wellness, self-expression, and social change. Music helps children learn better, feel safer, and believe in themselves. It bridges divides of gender, class, and faith—making it a universal language of hope and belonging.

Our Future:

By 2027, we aim to reach 1 million children and train 1,000 community musicians across India, creating a movement that redefines learning—not just as academics, but as joyful exploration through music.

We dream of a world where every child has access to music—not as a luxury, but as a right.

Manzil Mystics

The Louisiana State University at Alexandria Foundation was founded as a  501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1993. 

Our mission is to build philanthropy, advocacy and support for educational excellence at LSUA.

Louisiana State University at Alexandria Foundation

One Girl Can empowers high-potential girls in Kenya to overcome poverty and inequality through education, mentorship, and training

One Girl Can is a registered charitable organization in both Canada and Kenya dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving gender equality through education, mentorship, and training. Founded in 2008 and formally registered as a charity in 2014, One Girl Can has spent over 15 years empowering girls in Kenya to rise above barriers and realize their potential through a holistic model that supports them from high school through university and into meaningful employment.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to equip high-potential, underserved girls with the tools, confidence, and opportunities to achieve financial independence and transform their lives, their families, and their communities. Our vision is for every One Girl Can graduate to earn a meaningful living.

At the heart of our work is our Cycle of Empowerment — a continuum of support that begins when a girl enters secondary school and continues as she becomes an educated, employed, and empowered woman who, in turn, gives back to her community. Through this cycle, our students become role models and mentors for the next generation, creating a ripple effect of opportunity and leadership.

Our model is built on three interconnected pillars:

- We Educate: We identify the most vulnerable, high-potential girls and provide scholarships to access secondary and university education. Education is the first step in transforming a girl’s life and unlocking her potential.
- We Train: Through our Empower Me workshops, university conferences, and entrepreneurship training (co-developed with the Sauder School of Business), we equip girls with the life, leadership, and employability skills needed to succeed beyond the classroom.
- We Mentor: We match graduates with professionals for one-on-one and peer mentorship, helping them navigate their career paths and personal growth. Many of our alumni return to mentor younger girls — completing the Cycle of Empowerment.

Since 2019, One Girl Can has expanded its programmatic work in Kenya to include leadership and life-skills training, mentorship programming, and career development initiatives that bridge the gap between education and employment. In 2025, we launched the Opening Doors Mentorship Program in partnership with the Opening Doors Foundation to help university graduates navigate their transition into the workforce.

Most recently, One Girl Can hosted the inaugural “I LEARN FROM HER” Conference & Gala in Nairobi, gathering over 200 graduates, mentors, and industry professionals for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration. The event marked the beginning of a new chapter in our commitment to build pathways from education to employment for our students and alumni.

Looking ahead, our priorities include:

- Increasing access to high school and university education through our scholarship program
- Scaling the Empower Me workshops to all partner schools across Kenya
- Expanding mentorship opportunities and professional networks through alumni engagement
- Strengthening partnerships with corporate and foundation partners to create internships, apprenticeships, and employment pathways for graduates.
- Strengthen alumni engagement to sustain the Cycle of Empowerment and ensure each generation uplifts the next

Through this enduring cycle, One Girl Can continues to prove that when girls are given the opportunity to learn, train, and lead, they not only change their own lives — they change the world around them.

One Girl Can Society

For 60 years, Music Works NW has transformed lives with inclusive lessons, therapy, and outreach—music for everyone.

For 60 years, Music Works Northwest has been more than a community music school. We are Advocates for the Arts, dedicated to transforming lives through the power of music. From our talented faculty who inspire students of all ages, to our board-certified therapists leading Washington’s largest music therapy program, we ensure that music is accessible to everyone—regardless of age, ability, or financial means.

Every day, we see the impact:

• A child discovering confidence in their first recital.

• A therapy client finding new ways to communicate through song.

• Families connecting through lessons, camps, and outreach programs.

These moments are the heartbeat of Music Works Northwest. And they are only possible because of supporters like you.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we invite you to join us in shaping the next chapter. Your gift will:

• Expand scholarships so no student is turned away.

• Grow our therapy program to reach more communities.

• Support outreach that brings music into schools and neighborhoods.

Together, we can ensure that music continues to inspire, heal, and connect for generations to come.

Music Works Northwest

ACE partners with Christian schools in Brazil to provide full scholarships, expanding access to quality Christian education.

**A Christian Education (ACE)** is a nonprofit organization in Brazil that partners with Christian schools to expand access to Christian education through full scholarships. ACE, based in São Paulo, has been active since May 2022 and, as of 2025, works with 32 partner schools, supporting 138 scholarship students in grades 3 to 12.

The organization’s scholarships are fully funded by a perpetual endowment, ensuring that recipients are supported until they graduate from their partner school.

ACE’s mission centers on nurturing students' academic and personal growth and plays a critical role in helping students from challenging socio-economic backgrounds, easing financial burdens, and fostering social development.

The organization prides itself on its financial transparency, with more than 98% (audited in 2025 ref 2024) of donations going directly to scholarships, a figure well above the standards set by Charity Navigator, which typically recognizes organizations that allocate 70% or more of their expenses to programs.

Testimonials from students:

- “Thank you, ACE! You made my dream come true. When I received news of receiving the scholarship, I cried with joy as I had no words to express my gratitude.” (R.P., 6th grade, scholarship recipient since 2023)
- “My parents and I are very thankful for this scholarship from ACE. I aim to use this opportunity to build a better future for myself, my family, and if possible, for the world. Even if I wrote two thousand pages of ‘thank you,’ I wouldn’t be able to express how this has monumentally changed my life and my family’s life.” (S.Z., 6th grade, scholarship recipient since 2023)

A Christian Education (ACE)

The Digital Harbor Foundation fosters innovation, tech advancement, and entrepreneurship by helping youth develop digital age skills through maker activities and tech workforce development.

The Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to fostering learning, creativity, productivity, and community through education. In 2013 we transformed a closed-down rec center in Baltimore City into a vibrant Tech Center for youth.

Digital Harbor Foundation

Connects students with the community to make college possible.

Our mission is to make college possible for under-served youth by matching students with donors, resources, colleges, and professional networks.

ScholarMatch

Foundation For Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on education. It is based in Sunnyvale, CA. It received its nonprofit status in 1999.

Foundation For Excellence

Cyversity is focused on increasing the presence of women, persons from underserved communities and veterans in cybersecurity.

Cyversity

John E Krettek Iii Foundation for Applied Sciences is a nonprofit organization focused on education. It is based in Malibu, CA. It received its nonprofit status in 2016.

John Krettek III Foundation for Applied Sciences

Ds Connections is a nonprofit organization focused on families raising children with Down syndrome. DsCNW is based in Hayden, ID.

Ds Connections is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting and connecting families raising children with Down syndrome. DsCNW also has a medical outreach program and gives talks in local hospitals to physicians and staff. DsCNW obtained nonprofit status in 2014.

Ds Connections

Lowell High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Supports Student Success, College Readiness & Community Engagement! 

**The Lowell High School PTSA supports Student Success, College Readiness, and Community Engagement!**

The Lowell High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is a registered non-profit charitable organization. Every year, in partnership with dedicated volunteers and generous donors, the Lowell PTSA provides opportunities for community engagement, college readiness programs, wellness education, and funds grant requests from students and teachers to pay for enrichment opportunities, improve academic programs, and help enhance the Lowell community.

Your generous donation will help us fund our initiative to keep Lowell High School’s library open so that students have a safe place to gather and study, and to pay for critical staffing positions, equipment and supplies for clubs, academic programs, and athletics; admission fees and expenses for field trips and conferences; supplies for science projects; program expenses for performing arts programs; and fees for student tests. 

**Any type of donation is much appreciated. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.** The Lowell High School PTSA is a tax-exempt organization under Sec. 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID#94-6172151).

Lowell High School PTSA

A Non profit organization dedicated to secure the future of next generation in Rwanda by providing access to a holistic education 

Edified Generation Rwanda (EGR) is a non-profit organization working in Rwanda to secure the future of the next generation through providing access to a holistic education. The story of our existence is one of gratitude, the Founders are the former beneficiaries of the First Lady of Rwanda's Foundation known as the [Imbuto Foundation](https://www.imbutofoundation.org/) that supported our education. After graduating, driven by the heart of giving back to the community, we Founded Edified Generation Rwanda. We are also registered in the United States of America, Washington DC, as a tax-exempt organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Our main focus is on improving the lives of children and youth in Rwanda through Education, ICT, Entrepreneurship and Social Economic programs. At Edified Generation Rwanda, we firmly believe that education is the key to a brighter future. We advocate for equal access to educational opportunities, regardless of one's socio-economic background. Our work goes beyond academic excellence. We strive to instil a sense of pride, resilience, and self-worth in the community we serve. We believe that by empowering them, we can create a ripple effect of positive change that will benefit Rwanda and the world as a whole. 

Edified Generation Rwanda

​​Connecting roads and bridging issues between Armenia and the world.


HRI aims to enhance the social capabilities of the village children and empower a new generation of students providing college scholarships, running youth-led educational summer camps with volunteers from across the world, and ultimately training the youth of the village to run service programs themselves. HRI also works to promote the economy and social equality of the villages by conducting various development projects, such as renovating schools, installing computer rooms and constructing kindergartens.

Hidden Road Initiative

South Pasadena Educational Foundation is a nonprofit that raises vital funding for the public schools in South Pasadena, CA. 

*The mission of the South Pasadena Educational Foundation is to support educational excellence in the public schools of South Pasadena. We do so by raising funds to supplement the school district’s budget and providing enrichment programs for local students.*

Since its inception, SPEF has provided much-needed support to South Pasadena students in all their educational needs,  including curriculum, science and technology, library services and support, visual and performing arts, foreign languages, character development,  critical thinking, career preparation, counseling, and athletics. Donations to SPEF support the schools and students within the public schools. 

South Pasadena Educational Foundation

Saath founded in 1989 serves the informal sector through education, livelihood, health, & financial literacy and inclusion.  

Saath is a Public Charitable Trust, founded in 1989, with an aim to support those underserved. Saath in Hindi/Gujarati means ‘together, co-operation, or a collective support. The organization is dedicated to empowering the marginalized communities, by providing livelihood opportunities, access to health care, education, financial literacy and inclusion through varied interventions developed organically in a participatory manner. The goal is to build ownership from within the community to ensure sustainability and impactful transformations, especially for women and children.

**Vision:** Saath envisions inclusive and empowered communities and individuals.

**Mission:** To make human settlements equitable living environments where all residents and vulnerable people have access to health, education, essential infrastructure services and livelihood options, irrespective of their economic and social status.

**Approach:** Saath engages organizations, corporates and individuals from India and globally as partners and supporters. Saath initiated the Integrated Community Development Program, an undertaking that seeks to rejuvenate slums into vibrant neighbourhoods. Saath works with slum residents, children, women, youth, informal sector workers, and vulnerable people in urban and rural areas. It addresses multiple needs of the socio-economically vulnerable with one-stop solutions, through which slum residents have access to basic services for holistic growth.

**Saath’s Thematic areas:**

**Livelihood** - The livelihood programs at Saath focus on making individuals financially independent either by equipping them with vocational training (traditional and non-traditional) or supporting them through entrepreneurial support. Women have been at the core of this initiative. Till date Saath has actively supported **72,809** youth and women for vocational training. Out of which 5200 are successful entrepreneurs. 3,200 women have been trained in non-traditional livelihoods.

**Education** - Saath has supported almost **23,066** children through various educational initiatives.\*\*\*\* The three main strategies tailored to the specific needs of communities are:

**Balghar:** Launched in 2004 as pre-school spaces designed to provide a nurturing educational environment for the holistic development of children. Activities within these spaces concentrate on addressing a child's cognitive, socio-economic, physiological, psychological, and nutritional needs. Serving as demonstration spaces, Balghar complements government-run anganwadis (Pre-schools), catering to the same age group of children. The ultimate goal of the Balghar is to seek admission for the child into a mainstream school, to further her education.  

**Child-Friendly Spaces:** Is a vital initiative aimed at offering a secure environment for child laborers and the offspring of construction workers, addressing their comprehensive developmental requirements. Frequently left unsupervised due to the absence of parental care, these children are at risk of being compelled into child labor. 

**STEM Education:** Is dedicated to enhancing the quality of education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through specially developed Centres, equipped with hands-on learning material, an essential need for children from marginalized communities, particularly girls, who often lack opportunities to pursue these subjects. The STEM experience also presents to them varied career opportunities which they can now seek out and explore. 

**Health –** Health has been an integral part of Saath’s working since its inception, strongly believing that health has an implication on every aspect of a person’s life. Till date Saath has supported **8,22,040** through various interventions, health awareness programs and referral linkages especially focusing on reproductive and child health, vaccination, immunization, Tuberculosis and malnourishment among the vulnerable communities.

**Livelihood:** The livelihood program focusses on making indiviuals financially independent either by equipping them with vocational training (traditional & non-traditional) or supporting them through entreprenurial support. Women have been at the core of this initiative. Till date Saath has actively supported 76,788 youth and women through vocational training. 8,832 have been supported through Microentrepreneurship (ME) interventions. 

**Integrated Area Development (IAD) -** The goal of IAD is bringing together & empowering communities to address issues affecting the quality of their life. The program includes extensive mapping, identification of problem areas and prioritizing them on the basis of severity and urgency. All done in a participatory manner to build ownership from with the community. Committees are then formed and empowered to take these issues to the local government for redressal. 25000 households have been supported through the IAD and more than 500 problems have been resolved. 

**Financial inclusion –** The program aims to build a habit of saving among the community members, no matter how small the amount be. The intervention started in Rajasthan in 2016 spread to Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat as well. Saath has till date supported over **30,000** beneficiaries through various financial inclusion interventions.

\*\*\*\* 

Saath Charitable Trust

Talent is universal. Opportunity is not. We are on mission is to democratize opportunity for all. educatelanka.org

Educate Lanka envisions a world in which opportunities are universal for every young person regardless of their background or circumstances. Incorporated both in the United States and in Sri Lanka, Educate Lanka's on a mission to enhance access to equitable and inclusive opportunities for children and youth from marginalized backgrounds so they could empower themselves and maximize their potential in learning, work, and life.

By addressing the prevailing systemic learning and skills gaps through a unique combination of digital technology and social-private partnership models, Educate Lanka seeks to realize its vision of a skilled, equitable, and inclusive workforce and an empathetic and responsible citizenry through two (2) complementary interventions:

1). A proprietary online peer-to-peer education financing model that enables individual and collective benefactors from around the world to directly fund the out-of-pocket educational expenses of motivated, yet marginalized learners through long-term micro-scholarships.

2). A unique social-private partnership model that provides children and youth with quality learning opportunities in the form of mentoring, project-based skills training, and connections to professional networks and workforce opportunities.

The Nishantha Fund:
In 2019, Educate Lanka responded to the tragic event of the Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka by co-creating the Nishantha Fund - a fund dedicated to empower the survivors of the attack by addressing their long-term education needs while advancing education as a weapon to counter the extremism, hate, and violence. Through its long-term impact, it envisions a Sri Lanka where children and youth from diverse backgrounds and demographics will all learn and prosper together in a peaceful, empathic, and tolerant society that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. https://nishanthafund.educatelanka.org/
https://educatelanka.org

Educate Lanka Foundation

Progress starts with opportunity: Tuendelee transforms low-income students into leaders via wholistic education & career support.


**A STORY OF PROGRESS — ISAAC**

**Isaac grew up in the slums of Nairobi, where even finishing high school felt uncertain.**
**University? Impossible.** But everything changed the year he received a Tuendelee scholarship. With tuition covered, mentoring from a finance professional, and internship support, Isaac began to see a future he had never imagined.
Today, he is:

·       employed full-time,

·       financially independent, and

·       paying tuition for his *two younger siblings*.

**One opportunity didn’t just change one life – it transformed an entire family’s future.**

This is what your support makes possible. This is Tuendelee

**ABOUT TUENDELEE FOUNDATION**

Tuendelee empowers talented youth from low-income communities in Kenya and East Africa through **scholarships, mentorship, internships, career development, and community engagement**. We help young people move from **surviving to leading** – and from **need seekers to future providers** who uplift their families and communities.

**Our Mission:**
To empower students from low-income households to become confident contributors and leaders through education, mentorship, and career opportunities.

**Our Vision:**
A world where progress is shared — *we progress together.*

**The Challenge We Address**

In Kenya, 16% of the population lives below the poverty line, limiting access to tertiary education for thousands of talented students. Beyond financial barriers, students face skills gaps, lack of professional networks, and limited career guidance. Young graduates struggle to transition into meaningful employment, while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lack affordable access to quality business support services. Tuendelee bridges these gaps through a comprehensive, integrated approach.

**Our Impact – 7 Years of Proven Results**

Since our registration in December 2017, Tuendelee has demonstrated consistent growth and measurable impact:

·       **38 scholars funded** – giving access to university otherwise out of reach

·       **25+ active mentorships** with experienced professionals

·       **100% alumni employment rate – our graduates contributing to Kenya’s economy**

·       **75%+ internship or job placement rate**

·       **2,800+ lives impacted** through community programs

·       Strategic partnerships (e.g. SPURT!, Vision Institute of Professionals, KCA University, Strathmore University) creating international and local opportunities

**·**       Endowment Fund launched to strengthen long-term sustainability

Every success story shows the same truth: **when students rise, communities rise.**

**Our Comprehensive Five-Pillar Approach**

1. Scholarship:\*\*\*\* Tuition & upkeep
2. Mentorship 
3. Internship & job placement
4. Community Outreach: Our student-led giving back projects touch the larger community
5. Tuendelee Consulting (Social Enterprise): Students gain work experience providing bookkeeping & financial support to SMEs while strengthening sustainable employment pathways.

**Unique Value – What Sets Us Apart**

- **Holistic Development:** We go beyond funding to provide comprehensive career preparation and personal development.
- **Community Multiplier Effect:** Each supported student creates ripple effects benefiting 1,600+ community members annually.
- **SME Support Program:** Our scholars provide affordable business consulting services to SMEs, creating a sustainable revenue stream while building their practical skills.
- **Alumni Engagement:** Graduates become mentors and donors, creating a self-sustaining cycle of support.
- **Proven Sustainability:** Our social enterprise consulting model ensures long-term organizational viability.

**Our Leadership & Partnerships**

Led by CEO Isabella Gaha (MBA, FCCA, CPAK) and a team of dedicated professionals, Tuendelee operates with a robust governance structure including a Board of Directors, multiple specialized committees, and partnerships with 8+ educational institutions and employers.

We're currently building our U.S. advisory board to strengthen our North American presence and access.

**WHY U.S. SUPPORT MATTERS**

Your contribution creates **three layers of impact**:

1.       **You open the door to university** for a deserving student
2.     **You break the cycle of generational poverty** for an entire family
3.     **You empower a future changemaker** who gives back to the community

You’re not just funding education: **You’re fueling leadership, dignity, and progress.**

**How You Can Get Involved**

U.S.-based supporters can make **tax-deductible contributions** to the
**Friends of Tuendelee US Fund at Myriad USA**, *a U.S. public charity under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1).*

In accordance with U.S. tax law, **Myriad USA retains complete control and discretion** over all contributions to the Fund. Donors may be eligible for a tax deduction as permitted by law

**Help create the next story like Isaac’s.**
Your support brings education, mentorship, and opportunities to life.

→ Donate via Myriad USA
→ Become a Partner
→ Support a Student’s Journey.

- **Donate:** Support full or partial scholarships (KES 635,000 – 1,270,000 per student) **(USD 5,000 - 10,000)**
- **Volunteer:** Mentor students, conduct skills training, or lead community conversations
- **Partner:** Corporate sponsorships, internship opportunities, and collaborative CSR initiatives
- **Advocate:** Amplify our work through your networks

**Donation Tiers & Flexible Giving Options**

- **Sifa Package:**  $10,000 for 4yrs - $2,500/year (full degree scholarship - tuition & upkeep)
- **Uwezo Package:** $5,000 for 4yrs - $1,250/year (partial degree scholarship - tuition only)
- **Vipawa Package:** $2,880 for 3yrs - $960/year (basic support / professional certification)
- **Group Giving:** Split costs among multiple donors
- **Monthly Giving:** Subscribe as a "Tuendelee Champion" with recurring donations

**Global Impact Alignment**

Tuendelee directly supports four UN Sustainable Development Goals:

- **SDG 4:** Quality Education
- **SDG 5:** Gender Equality (50%+ of scholars are female)
- **SDG 8:** Decent Work and Economic Growth
- **SDG 17:** Partnerships for the Goals

**Contact & Learn More**

- **Email:** [igaha@tuendelee.org](mailto:igaha@tuendelee.org) | [jmureithi@tuendelee.org](mailto:jmureithi@tuendelee.org) 
- **Website:**  |  [https://tuendelee.org/](https://tuendelee.org/)
- **Phone:** +254 10 3090308 / +254 11 1209249
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Tuendelee Foundation

We discover and empower young, talented AAPI who are actively elevating and serving their communities across the country.


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Southeast Alabama Community Theatre (SEACT) has a mission to connect the Wiregrass through theatre education and performance.

Southeast Alabama Community Theatre (SEACT) has a mission to enrich the cultural lives of Wiregrass residents through the presentation of high quality theatre, to provide creative opportunities to talented individuals to perform on stage and behind the scenes, and to introduce the theatrical experience to school-aged children. SEACT is a 501(c) organization and depends on the support of its community to bring theatre to life in the Wiregrass.

Southeast Alabama Community Players

Dedicated to diversifying tech and creating a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous economy.

Code2040 is a nonprofit activating, connecting, and mobilizing the largest racial equity community in tech to dismantle the structural barriers that prevent the full participation and leadership of Black and Latinx technologists in the innovation economy. Through events, trainings, early-career programs, and knowledge sharing, Code2040 equips Black and Latinx technologists and their allies with the tools, connections, and care they need to advocate for and achieve racial equity in the tech industry.

Code2040

Urban Product is a nonprofit boosting social impact by incubating and scaling sustainable, redistributive solutions

Urban Product (UP) is convinced that there is a multitude of brilliant and committed people and organizations that have put in place highly useful sustainable solutions to global challenges. At the same time, UP realizes that these products and services do not reach a large proportion of the population, limiting their social impact. UP's mission is to be a social incubator for the “redistribution of sustainable solutions”. In concrete terms, UP has launched the UP Energise project, piloted by Energise Cameroon, which aims to increase access in Cameroon to green, reliable energy sources as a lever for socio-economic development. To achieve this, UP is building bridges between initiatives led by the diaspora and citizens wishing to contribute to a form of energy justice yet to be invented.

UP is aimed directly at:- members of diasporas established in Belgium/Europe/US who, in various forms, maintain links of solidarity with their country of origin, either individually or via associations (formal or informal);- other citizens interested in better understanding the dynamics of solidarity carried by diasporas, also interested in climate justice issues. In the near future, UP would also like to reach out to private-sector players who, as part of their corporate social responsibility, could also make a contribution.UP's “Fair Energy” concept is likely to be extended to countries other than Cameroon in the future, but the idea will always be to focus on projects where access to green, reliable energy can either - strengthen/improve the distribution of basic services (education, health, water, etc.) - or contribute to sustainable local economic development. Bangladesh will be piloted in 2025, Democratic Republic of Congo is in an explorative phase.

Finally, what are our main activities? 

- Social mining activities: fieldwork to reach out to the diasporas (e.g. tontine groups, association parties, gathering places, investor circles, etc.) to explore, better understand and enhance the dynamics that exist and support them. 
- Prospecting to identify local technical and financial partners (in Cameroon & Bangladesh for the moment) offering reliable, sustainable solutions that guarantee a high level of professionalism in needs analysis, installation and after-sales service of the proposed solutions.
- Consulting support to find or develop the most appropriate financial mechanisms to fund projects.
- Organization of “Diaspora Economics” cafe-debates, with the aim of creating greater mutual understanding between citizens. 
- Publication of analyses/studies; hosting of student-interns interested in the social economy and social impact.

Urban Product

White Horse Academy is Bloomington-Normal's first and only Classical Christian School

White Horse Academy seeks to Glorify God by providing a Christ-centered and Classical education which equips students for lives of wisdom and virtue by teaching them to love what is True, Good, and Beautiful.

We aim to graduate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with wisdom and humility; who live in joyful submission to God and are able to discern good from evil. We desire our graduates to understand the Liberal Arts tradition, the interconnection of all things in Christ, and are prepared to be Christian, cultural leaders, all for the glory of God.

White Horse Academy

Showing kids more so they want more. The Blues Babe Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Jill Scott based in Philly. 

The Blues Babe Foundation is a North Philadelphia based launch pad for young brilliance. Our programs are rooted in cultivating academic and artistic success in youth coming from the most underserved communities of North Philadelphia and Camden.  

Our flagship program, Camp Jill Scott, has served over 300 students entering 4th - 7th grade.  It is a leadership development camp created in 2009 to help scholars from North Philadelphia venture outside of their neighborhoods, discover their hidden talents and learn how they can use them to create new pathways for growth. 

Our young scholars need our support now more than ever! With your contribution we can increase our camp size; and eventually return to in person with an overnight component so the kids can really have a vacation, as well as parents. We can help make sure elementary school libraries are open on a consistent basis. We can help the young people dedicated to education get their books, pay some dorm fees, assist with tuition. We can’t do everything, but together we can do something special.

Blues Babe Foundation

Mannam Christian Church belongs to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). YOUR place to shine is an expression of the MCC. 

The core ministry of the MCC is expressing what the church is. 

The first dimension of the church lies on brand new messages: HEART (Hold the memory. Embrace voices. Address the now. Rewrite the story. Tell the truth.) - www.heart2life.org

The second one is along with communites: ECO (Everyone is welcome. Come to the table. Open today's heaven.) - www.mannamcc.org

Finally, YOUR place to shine, a non-profit, is an expression of what the church is in the midst of the world today. YOUR place to shine is dedicated to spreading the transformative view, neurodiversity: YOUR (YOU belong! Outspoken openness. United uniqueness. Reciprocal resilience.) - www.yourplace2shine.org

YOUR place to shine: 
GROW uniquely (learning mutually). 
CONNECT minds (networking each other). 
LIVE united (supporting one another).

Grant will go for the youth leadership training, together we shine event, community book circle, and so on. Also, we are preparing the future fund: scholarship, job creating, and start-ups for neurodivergent friends.

We will passionately follow the identity of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): 
We are a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one Body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. 

Mannam Christian Church (YOUR place to shine)

We are focused on the health and advancement of people around the world through education, improved economic opportunity and  dealing with the impact of climate change. 

The Bonforte Foundation

MWF is a worldwide humanitarian aid organisation supporting the poor and needy in marginalised communities.

Minhaj Welfare is a worldwide humanitarian aid organisation supporting the poor and needy in marginalised communities by securing their basic Human Rights, providing children access to Education, the poor access to and sustainable means of Socio-economic development

Minhaj Welfare Foundation Usa Inc

Established in 1953, we support the future of independent community pharmacy, through programs, scholarships, grants, and more.

The NCPA Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization established in 1953. There is no other foundation in the United States solely dedicated to research, education and public outreach on behalf of independent community pharmacy.

Improving community-based healthcare access by supporting efforts that promote the sustainability and growth of independent community pharmacists, the most accessible healthcare provider, through scholarships, grants, and ownership development.

The foundation is completely autonomous and relies on external support from individuals and corporations to maintain its far-reaching programs—including those that help develop the future leaders and entrepreneurs of the community pharmacy profession.

Since 2005, the NCPA Foundation has provided over $300,000 in disaster aid.
$30 million dollars in grants awarded to students since 1992, including $15.4 million in scholarship aid.

Over 750 students have been helped in achieving their goals through gifts to NCPA Foundation.

National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation Inc

Fund a student’s FEE WAIVER for Academic Capital credentials.

Every $100 covers the fee and expert review for one 11th or 12th grader to earn a verified academic credit—based on a real project, not test prep. 

Academic Capital Foundation, Inc.

Serves the humanitarian needs and preserve the cultural identity of the Armenian people throughout the world.

The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) is a non-profit, independent, non-sectarian and non-governmental organization (NGO), a member of the United Nations – with affiliate entities in 27 different countries serving the social, educational, health, and welfare efforts of the Armenian people throughout the world.

Armenian Relief Society 

Nepal Youth Foundation is 501c3 nonprofit organization that empowers youth in Nepal with Education, Health, Shelter & Freedom.

Since 1990, NYF’s work supporting children has helped Nepal make tremendous headway as the country tackles daunting social challenges. Children are the future of any country, and Nepal is no different. Together with the support of the larger NYF Community, we've helped to transform the lives of over 110,000 children since NYF started. And we’re eager to continue!

Our team is committed to giving children the chance to succeed. Kids in Nepal are facing some of the toughest hurdles in the world—and they’re doing so with grit, determination, and hard work. At NYF, we’re investing in their efforts, providing barrier-breaking solutions that allow each child to participate more fully in their society.

Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF)

CSF is a nonprofit focused on providing support for underprivileged children under the age of 18. It is based in Los Angeles, CA

Our goal is to connect you to responsible nonprofit partners that share the vision to improve the lives of underserved youth. Think of us as your real estate agent; trust us to find the house of your dreams within the budget you’ve set. One catch: there is 0% commission fee in this case.

Chang Sea Foundation

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1873740264

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We are a nonprofit, so instead of charging fees we rely on the generosity of donors like you.