New Discoveries
Programs that we refer to as "New Discoveries" are small grassroots organizations that we have partnered with and who are in early but fragile stages of development. These are typically new programs, in existence for 5 years or less.
After undergoing our formal vetting process, we have found that, despite their youth, these young programs have well formed ideas, are community based, and open to learning. GoPhilanthropic begins these partnerships focusing on both formal and informal assessments to identify their needs in terms of funding, skills and knowledge. Once identified the first grant is given and we closely track the resulting development and growth. Foundation staff commit to regular communication with each of it's partner organizations, through frequent skype conversations and by conducting on-site visits each year to ensure an in-depth understanding of their needs and priorities.
After undergoing our formal vetting process, we have found that, despite their youth, these young programs have well formed ideas, are community based, and open to learning. GoPhilanthropic begins these partnerships focusing on both formal and informal assessments to identify their needs in terms of funding, skills and knowledge. Once identified the first grant is given and we closely track the resulting development and growth. Foundation staff commit to regular communication with each of it's partner organizations, through frequent skype conversations and by conducting on-site visits each year to ensure an in-depth understanding of their needs and priorities.
Here is Life Community-Based Organization (CBO) - Nairobi, Kenya
The mission of Here is Life is to provide personalized HIV/AIDS and livelihood support to women and 250+ orphaned and vulnerable children in the Mathare and Soweto slums of Nairobi. This small yet effective community-driven organization works at the grassroots to provide food, education and health services at three locations within the slums. GoPhilanthropic visited the team at Here is Life in Nairobi in March 2014 and began administering its first small grant towards needed health and education supplies.
The mission of Here is Life is to provide personalized HIV/AIDS and livelihood support to women and 250+ orphaned and vulnerable children in the Mathare and Soweto slums of Nairobi. This small yet effective community-driven organization works at the grassroots to provide food, education and health services at three locations within the slums. GoPhilanthropic visited the team at Here is Life in Nairobi in March 2014 and began administering its first small grant towards needed health and education supplies.
Sarahana Education Society (SES) - New Delhi, India
In 1993 Sarahana Education Society (SES) was registered to provide education for the children in the red light district of New Delhi, (GB Road). SES works with urban poor on the issues of rights of slum dwellers, eviction, housing and land rights, human trafficking and women’s rights. In 2014, GoPhilanthropic administered its first grant to SES--funds to support a day and night shelter, caring for forty children.
Due to high level of sensitivity surrounding this human rights issues, we are unable to provide photos or videos of SES. If you are interested in learning more about their important work, please contact us directly.