What they reported doing
- #1 primary $210KThe organization launched a Weekly Food Pantry Program called "Healthy Saturday Program" to respond to the growing food insecurity affecting low-income families and underserved communities in our service area. Through this program, Bink provides consistent weekly access to nutritious food and essential grocery items for individuals and families in need. This initiative expanded the organizations hunger-relief efforts by increasing the frequency of food distributions and ensuring that community members facing ongoing hardship have reliable access to healthy food. Twelve thousand eight hundred fifty-three (12853) individuals and families benefited from this service. A total of four thousand, twenty-seven (4027) people were served under this program.
- #2 $111KBink International Charity provides STEM tutoring, educational workshops, and skills training programs designed to support the academic and personal development of children and youth from underserved communities. The program focuses on strengthening knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and career readiness. In addition to STEM education, the organization also offers workshops on important life topics such as nutrition literacy and financial literacy to help families make informed decisions about their health and finances. Bink also assists community members in completing applications for social services and support programs. Through mentoring, educational resources, and practical assistance, this program empowers both youth and families with knowledge and tools that promote academic success, stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.
What they call their work
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Healthy Saturday Food Pantry ProgramProvides weekly access to nutritious food and essential grocery items for individuals and families in need.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Job readiness and skills development workshopsConducts workshops on resume building, job training, and skills development, and participates in community events to expand outreach and support.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- STEM tutoring and language support programOperates a free program offering STEM tutoring, ESL support for immigrant students and parents, and educational workshops in financial and nutrition literacy.
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Who runs it
- Bintou Kone — CEO
- Carole Wandaogo — Community Outreach Director
- Evelyne Kone — Director of Finance
- Karim Porgo — Director of Operation
- Ousmane Ndiaye — Director of Education
- Stephan Yriga — Vice President
Who they work with
- Other organizations Partner — Participates in community events organized by other organizations to extend outreach and connect with more individuals in need.
How they approach the work
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- Holistic Family Supportmethodology: holistic_family_supportBy integrating basic needs support with academic and workforce development, we promote long-term stability and upward mobility for underserved families because addressing multiple dimensions of disadvantage simultaneously creates synergistic pathways out of poverty.
- Personalized Education Modelmethodology: personalized_educationBy tailoring tutoring and instruction to students' unique learning styles, we improve academic outcomes because individualized approaches more effectively address diverse learning needs and close educational gaps.