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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

We equip vulnerable children & families in Guatemala through Gospel-centered afterschool programs in faith, academics & STEM

Cadaniño is a Christ-centered ministry in Guatemala that equips vulnerable children, youth, and families to discover, embrace, and cultivate their God-given gifts to their greatest potential. Through our Community Impact Centers, we provide Gospel-centered afterschool programs built on three pillars: Spiritual Formation, Academic Reinforcement, and Family Strengthening.

In communities marked by poverty, violence, and limited opportunities, many children struggle to stay in school, and families face tremendous challenges. Cadaniño steps into that gap, creating safe and nurturing spaces where students receive daily meals, academic tutoring, computer and STEM training, and biblical discipleship. Our dedicated team of 20 local teachers serves over 250 children each year, helping them succeed academically, grow spiritually, and gain practical skills for the future.

The impact is tangible: in 2024 alone, our students completed nearly 7,000 STEM projects, 21% made the honor roll at school, and 98.5% passed their grade level. Beyond numbers, we see transformed lives—children who once felt hopeless now dream of becoming engineers, teachers, and leaders, and families once at risk of breaking apart are finding strength and hope through faith and community support.

Your gift directly empowers children and families in Guatemala. 100% of donations support our on-the-ground programs feeding the hungry, equipping students with future-ready skills, and strengthening families through the Gospel. Together, we can continue to change lives, one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Cadanino Inc

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

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

Empowering and inspiring students to succeed through education.

518 ElevatED

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

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

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

​​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

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

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

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


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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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Family First Foundation is dedicated to uplifting underserved youth through education, innovation, and opportunity. 

*Family First Foundation is a leading youth development organization in Los Angeles with a focus on promoting academic excellence and creating future leaders. Our expertise lies in our ability to engage and inspire the next generation through fun and educational activities, with emphasis on promoting college as a pathway to success.* We ignite potential. Our programs (1) Tech Hub, (2) City of Angels, and (3) LA Future are built for impact and real-world experiences, planting seeds and preparing them for college and success in today’s fast-moving digital world. 

Family First Foundation Corp

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.

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

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 

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

GirlTREK is one million Black women walking to heal our bodies, inspire our daughters and reclaim our neighborhoods. 


GirlTREK began with a simple but life-saving promise between two friends: to walk their way to better health and inspire others to do the same; and it is now a grassroots movement powered by everyday women. We are the women we serve. Now, GirlTrek is mobilizing this constituency for its boldest mission yet: a Care Crusade to extend Black women’s life expectancy by 10 years in a decade. These bold campaigns—scaling to 5 million members, establishing community wellness hubs “Care Villages”, training a Blue Brigade of health responders, and advancing policies to dismantle systemic barriers—will build lasting systems of care and inspire future generations.

GirlTrek

Supports the development of Syria through programs in education, career development, entrepreneurship and global community engagement.   To donate: http://jusoorsyria.com/donation/

Jusoor is an NGO of Syrian expatriates supporting the country’s development and helping Syrian youth realize their potential through various programs and initiatives in the fields of Education, Career Development, Entrepreneurship and Global Community Engagement.  جسور منظمة غير حكومية أسست من قبل مغتربين سوريين لدعم تنمية بلادهم، ومساعدة الشباب السوري في اطلاق طاقاتهم وذلك من خلال برامج أكاديمية، برامج تطوير مهنية، وبرامج ريادة الأعمال والإندماج المجتمعي العالمي.

Jusoor - Syrians Forward Together (جسور سوريا)

Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy.

Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members.

Folds of Honor

Dedicated to improving education in Tanzania.

TETEA is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit that works to empower Tanzanians provide educational resources to Tanzanian students. We operate two village libraries, a website of resources for Tanzanian students/teachers, and a text-messaging service that provides access to educational material in rural areas.

TETEA

Community based initiative to ensure the financial success of children

"To promote financial stewardship to  K-12 students in Iowa's Cedar Valley through education, mentoring, and resources for the cause of economic advancement"

The Job Foundation

Reality Changers prepares youth to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. It envisions a future where all young people have equitable access to thrive in education and to create lifelong pathways for success. Today, youth continue to battle long-standing challenges - underfunded schools and gang activity - with new challenges of increased social isolation and mental health stressors. In 2001, Chris Yanov started Reality Changers with four students in a church basement. Since 2006, the organization has been based in City Heights, known for its ethnic diversity and high rates of poverty. Reality Changers supports nearly 400 high school students annually, with more than 3,300 having graduated from the program. The program’s graduates are fueling economic and social progress in their communities as they become first-generation small business owners and homeowners. Starting in the 8th grade, Reality Changers programming creates a strong foundation of academic, personal, and community-building skills leading up to a student’s senior year of high school where the focus is on supporting students with applying to a 2- or 4-year school and applying for financial aid and scholarships. After graduation, students receive support through college and beyond, ensuring they have the resources and support system to graduate from college and be prepared for real-world success. The majority of the staff, leadership, and volunteers identify with the student population, either racially/ethnically, socioeconomically, geographically, and/or as a first-generation student. Over the years, program graduates have become volunteers, staff members, and board members.

Reality Changers

Nellie Thompson Dorothy Patchscholarship Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on education. It is based in Salem, OR. It received its nonprofit status in 2009.

The Nellie Thompson-Dorothy Patch Scholarship Fund is a non-profit in Salem Oregon that provides scholarships to students of color in Salem/Keizer Schools and the Chemawa Indian School who are pursuing a college or technical degree.  In its 31st year,  the fund has awarded scholarships to more than 375 students.  

The Thompson-Patch Scholarship Fund has an all-volunteer board and is funded through donations.  Every dollar received goes directly for scholarships  

Nellie Thompson Dorothy Patch Scholarship Fund Inc

Destiny Changers Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on education. It is based in Jacksonville, FL. It received its nonprofit status in 2016.

Destiny Changers Foundation

We provide English classes and workforce programs to adult immigrants!

Washington English Center's mission is to provide affordable English-language instruction and workforce programs to adult immigrants using volunteers.

Washington English Center

Leadership Lackawanna is northeastern Pennsylvania's premier community leadership and professional development organization.

Leadership Lackawanna

Kupenda for the Children transforms harmful beliefs and practices surrounding disability to those that improve children’s lives.


Kupenda ("love" in Kiswahili) for the Children is a registered 501(c)(3) organization committed to transforming harmful beliefs and practices about disability into those that improve children's lives. In many areas of the world, people impacted by disability are viewed as cursed, leading to their neglect, abandonment, abuse, and murder. 

According to the World Health Organization, 1.3 billion people in the world, 16% of the population, “have a disability severe enough that it limits their participation in family, community and political life.” Among these, children with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society. 

Rooted in local leadership and cultural sensitivity, Kupenda collaborates with families, community influencers, health and education systems, and faith and civic leaders to advance inclusion across sectors. The organization's strategy is directed towards four major program areas:

Advocacy Program - Educating families and communities about the rights of children with disabilities and how to support them by advocating for their medical care, education, legal rights, and inclusion in all aspects of society

Education Program - Supporting children with disabilities to access appropriate, high-quality education while supporting the staff and infrastructure of their schools

Medical Care Program - Connecting children with disabilities to appropriate medical services, including surgeries, medications, and therapy

Livelihoods/Economic Empowerment Program - Supporting access to employment and economic activities to support individuals and families impacted by disabilities to achieve more sustainable income generation

Kupenda's vision is of a fully integrated society where people of all abilities have access to health, education, and loving community. 

Visit us at [www.kupenda.org](https://www.kupenda.org/) to learn more!

Kupenda for the Children

Samaa Kids is a child-centered nonprofit dedicated to providing essential human services.

**Samaa Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful change for children throughout Palestine by connecting resources, creativity, and care to impactful initiatives. Rooted in transparency and accountability, we work hand-in-hand with communities to nurture resilience, possibility, and lasting transformation.** 

Samaa Kids

Our goal is to raise significant money yearly to invest in scholars at our Nation's Historically Black Colleges & Universities. 

As graduates of Historically Black Colleges, we have benefitted personally and professionally from the rich heritage of those institutions. We want to support the pipeline of future leaders emerging from HBCUs and help them navigate from campus to career. Our desire is to help bridge the wealth gap by lessening the burden of student loan debt and empowering our scholars with tools like stock investing and other wealth building tools at an early age. We also want to serve as a bridge and launch pad in student's transition from campus to career.

To date we've awarded $7500 in scholarship funding to students. In 2022 we aim to increase our impact and award $1000 to (7) HBCU students. 

Kreative Solutions HBCU Scholarship Foundation

We believe in changing the world for the better through education, research, and scholarships.

Established in 2004, the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) is an award-winning California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization dedicated to improving society by conducting scientific and social research as well as being a fiscal sponsor for more than 150 humanitarian projects. We believe in changing the world for the better through education, research, and scholarships. Our ultimate goal is to create a better world with lasting peace, prosperity, and universal rights for all.

Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships

Unlocking digital careers for underserved Salvadoran youth through free tech bootcamps, innovation, and job placement support.


Conexión is a nonprofit in El Salvador unlocking digital career paths for underserved youth. For over 15 years, it has driven access to tech education, innovation, and economic opportunity.

Youth in El Salvador face limited access to higher education and high unemployment rates. Many lack the financial resources and technical training required to enter the modern workforce.

**Ticongle Academy offers intensive, full-scholarship bootcamps in technology and innovation. Participants receive hands-on training in areas such as programming, data science, digital marketing, and cloud computing.** The curriculum also includes soft skills and emotional readiness for employment. Following graduation, participants are supported in finding employment, launching entrepreneurial ventures, or working as freelancers.

**Real Impact, Real Numbers**

- 10,000+ youth trained since 2017
- 100% scholarship-based model
- 37% women and growing
- 68% of participants between 19–35 years old
- Nationwide reach across all 14 departments
- 50+ companies engaged through digital agency services
- 12+ startups supported through the incubator

**These programs open doors to quality jobs and long-term economic opportunity for youth and their families.** 

Every donation helps open the door to a digital career. Invest in skills, opportunity, and lasting change for youth in El Salvador.

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