Kenya – The Girl Spark program was created with a $5000 grant from GPA in March, 2016. The program trains and supports young women living in Kenyan slums to work in the hospitality industry either as employees or entrepreneurs. Each participant completed an 8 week skill accelerator program where they learned necessary “hard” and “soft” […]
Kenya – Youth producing and drying briquettes In April, 2016 GPA awarded a $5000 grant to Imarisha to train community youth to develop, process and market efficient charcoal briquettes from solid waste. These briquettes are used for cooking stoves in most homes in the Nyeri region of Kenya. In addition, this product preserves the natural forestation […]
Kenya – Megabridge received a $5000 grant from GPA in February, 2015 to develop a community-based rare bird farming project in rural Embu County youth. The project was an excellent example of the “out of the box” thinking that occurs when grantors listen to the needs of youth. The farm promotes tourism to the rural area and […]
South Africa – In December, 2014 GPA awarded Black Starz a $5000 grant. Black Starz created a business incubation program and contest serving 40 youth divided into 13 teams. Each team was charged with developing a sustainable business model to address a pressing social problem. The program along with local business leaders, mentored and guided […]
South Africa – GPA funding was used to implement “Lick the Spoon” — a catering company which will employ youth and teach them a variety of entrepreneurial skills. Funds from baked goods were used to implement tutoring and mentorship programs for under served, school-aged youth, implement the national youth spelling bee and provide teaching aids. […]
Remember Us Care Center/Navela South Africa – Remember Us Care Center/Navela works to assist youth and community members affected by HIV/AIDS. They provide guidance, nutritional awareness education, training and home nursing skills, and job skills workshops. Remember Us Care Center/Navela advocates for victims of sexual violence through the use of support groups and counseling. Grants […]
South Africa – TKD Tours offers tourism packages visiting historical places and museums in Soweto and Kliptown. With GPA funds, they were able to purchase 9 additional bicycles (they have 16 bikes total.) This has allowed them to expand their operations and hire 3 youth. They have entered into several partnerships with other local tour […]
www.grassrootsoccer.org South Africa – Grassroot Soccer (GRS) is a South African based, not for profit organization. Its mission is to use the power of soccer in the fight against AIDS by providing African youth with the knowledge, skills, and support to remain HIV free. Founded by former professional soccer players in 2002, GRS trains African […]
South Africa – The Esther Retreat was founded in April 2009 by Masentle Mokhele, a young social entrepreneur. The organization focuses on skills development for previously disadvantaged young women who are currently in high school, tertiary and unemployed young women. Training courses in interview preparation, self–discovery and purpose, entrepreneurship in tourism and computer literacy. A […]
South Africa – Ekupholeni is a non-profit organization in Katorus, South Africa that provides mental health services to their community. Their programs focus on psychosocial impact of violence, trauma, abuse and the HIV/ AIDS pandemic. Ekupholeni utilizes mental health development programs addressing youth at risk, gender violence and HIV/AIDS and bereavement to provide holistic mental […]