named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
BeDoCare Hub
Global platform launched to connect changemakers and support collaboration across Africa, emerging from the "Africa's Destiny" Pan-African conference at Strathmore University.
Education and Development Grants
Funds local nonprofit organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa for projects in literacy, teacher training, vocational training, and holistic education, with priority given to initiatives for women and children in underserved areas.
Harambee USA Foundation Nursing Scholarship Program
Subsidizes the four-year education of nursing students at Monkole Hospital Nursing School in Kinshasa, D.R. Congo, covering 75% of annual tuition costs for selected students.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Provides semester-based financial assistance to nursing students at the Institut Supérieur en Sciences Infirmières (ISSI) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, replacing the previous Nursing Scholarship Program to support more students.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 2 activities
- Funding education and development projects in Sub-Saharan AfricaFunds time-limited development projects (up to 12 months) in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on education initiatives for women and children, including literacy, primary education, teacher training, and vocational training. Requires local nonprofits to have a proven track record and qualified staff, and processes applications through its Rome office with a September 30 deadline for the following year’s funding cycle.
- Funding emergency health, infrastructure, and community development projectsProvides grants for diverse development initiatives including clean water access, emergency medical services, maternity units, agricultural programs, poultry farming, school reconstruction, and delivery of medical equipment such as ventilators and pandemic supplies. Projects are implemented across multiple African countries including Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in African development projectsMobilizes volunteers to share skills and support under-privileged communities and families in Africa through direct engagement with local projects and initiatives.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Organizing Pan-African convenings and changemaker platformsHosted a three-day Pan-African conference at Strathmore University in Nairobi with 250 delegates from 21 countries to explore new models of education, work, and social development. Launched the BeDoCare Hub, a global platform connecting changemakers for collaborative action across Africa.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Promoting awareness and cultural understanding of Africa in the United StatesConducts awareness-building programs about African culture and promotes a positive perspective on Africa within the United States.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Providing tuition assistance for nursing students in the Democratic Republic of CongoOffers annual financial support of $1,400 per student, covering 75% of tuition costs for nursing students at ISSI in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Replaced the earlier Nursing Scholarship Program with the broader Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to expand access to more students.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Supporting educational institutions and school infrastructure in AfricaDelivers books and learning materials to primary schools such as Mogong-Moutourwa in northern Cameroon, funds construction and rebuilding of schools (e.g., secondary school in Tanzania, school rebuilt after fire in DR Congo), and supports educational institutions in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, and other countries.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$64K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3611%
Other revenue$76
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$58K
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$96K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +16.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Alice Benishyaka — Director
- Johanna Valiquette — Director
- Maria Socorro Rodriguez — Director
- Nancy Bartke — Director
- Pauline Mckeown — Director
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Agricultural project in Mozambique Partner — Supported sustainable farming initiatives in Mozambique
- Bururi Diocese Partner — Partnered on local initiatives in Burundi
- Educational Cooperation Society Partner — Collaborated on education initiatives in Nigeria
- Forfait Mama Partner — Supported maternal health services in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- France Network — National associate organization within the Harambee network
- Golden Boots Uganda Partner — Partnered on youth or community development projects in Uganda
- Guadalupe Scholarship Partner — Funded scholarship opportunities
- Harambee Africa International Office Network — Processes all project applications and coordinates grant decisions for Harambee USA Foundation.
- Harambee International Network — One of seven associate nations within Harambee International.
- Institut Supèrieur en Sciences Infirmières (ISSI) Partner — Partner institution in D.R. Congo where the nursing scholarship and tuition assistance programs are implemented.
- Institut Supérieur en Sciences Infirmières (ISSI) Partner — Funded nursing education in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Italian Episcopal Conference Partner — Collaborated on development projects in Burundi
- Mogong “World Action for All” Partner — Collaborated on community development in Cameroon
- Mogong-Moutourwa Primary School Partner — Recipient of educational support including books from Harambee USA Foundation.
- Monkole Hospital Nursing School Partner — Kinshasa-based nursing school partnered with Harambee USA Foundation to subsidize four-year nursing education for at least 10 students.
- Mother Tallon School Partner — Supported educational programming in Nigeria
- Niger Hospital Partner — Supplied medical equipment including ventilators in Nigeria
- Poland Network — National associate organization within the Harambee network
- Portugal Network — National associate organization within the Harambee network
- Poultry project in Kenya Partner — Supported small-scale poultry farming as economic development in Kenya
- Rebuild burnt school in DR Congo Partner — Funded reconstruction of a school damaged by fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Secondary school in Tanzania Partner — Provided funding for secondary education infrastructure in Tanzania
- Spain Network — National associate organization within the Harambee network
- St Charles Lwanga Boystown Ruai Center Partner — Provided support for youth housing and education in Kenya
- Strathmore University Partner — Hosted the three-day Pan-African conference jointly with Harambee USA Foundation.
- Switzerland Network — National associate organization within the Harambee network
- USA Network — National associate organization within the Harambee network
- Wale Health Center Partner — Funded maternity services in Ivory Coast
- Walé Medical Social Center Partner — Supported healthcare and maternity services in Ivory Coast
- Women’s Board Partner — Supported educational programs in Nigeria
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Character-First Holistic Education Modelmethodology: character_first_educationBy prioritizing character development and personal formation over physical infrastructure, the foundation produces lasting societal transformation because strong moral and personal foundations enable individuals to drive systemic change.
- Locally-Led Development with Solidarity-Based Partnershipmethodology: locally_led_developmentBy supporting African-led initiatives through respectful international collaboration, sustainable change is achieved because local ownership and cultural dignity drive effective, long-term development outcomes.
- Shared-Commitment Funding Model in Educationmethodology: shared_cost_modelBy using a shared-cost tuition model where the foundation covers 75% and students/institutions contribute 25%, educational programs achieve greater commitment and sustainability because co-investment fosters responsibility and long-term engagement.
- Women-Centered Development Theorymethodology: women_centered_developmentBy focusing on the empowerment and education of women and girls, broader community-level benefits emerge because investing in women generates cascading social and economic returns across generations.