Our 2025 Grassroots Partners

Emergence Foundation builds the inherent capabilities of Cameroonians through its Preparation for Social Action program that empowers people to take charge of their own development. 

Mona Foundation's partnership has funded tutor training and learning centers across five regions, helping communities address food shortages and improve health through sustainable agricultural techniques.

Hope Academy is the only Junior and Senior Secondary School for girls in Western Sierra Leone, providing high-quality education to those at risk of dropping out due to financial constraints or exploitation. 

Through Mona's support for operations, staff salaries, and teacher training, hundreds of vulnerable girls now have a path to academic success and a secure future.

JET Educational Services has worked for over three decades to improve education quality in South Africa through innovative approaches and teacher training. 

Mona Foundation's collaboration with JET has enabled the implementation of Mindspark, an AI-driven adaptive learning program that has revolutionized how students learn in six primary schools across South Africa's Western Cape.

The Louis Gregory Memorial Schools provide essential education in two rural Ugandan communities where they stand as the only public schools available to local children. 

Mona Foundation donors have helped rebuild these historic institutions by constructing a library, thoroughly repairing buildings, and providing housing for teachers, restoring educational excellence to communities devastated by years of conflict.

Starfish International empowers adolescent girls to find their voices and become changemakers in their communities through advanced mentorship programs. 

Mona Foundation's support has enabled the Starfish Business Skills Center to provide four certification tracks that have helped young women achieve financial independence and contribute to the betterment of their families.

Programme for Children has built 89 schools in Sierra Leone's rural villages, working collaboratively with community members, local leaders, and government agencies to improve education access. 

Mona Foundation's partnership has funded the construction of multiple schools, a community library, and a vocational training center since 2019, transforming educational opportunities for thousands of children, youth and adults.

Badi Foundation offers the Moral Empowerment through Language Program to junior high students in Macau, helping them explore purpose, overcome challenges, and serve their communities. 

Mona's support has enabled the program to thrive through one full-time staff member and volunteer coordinators who guide youth mentors working directly with younger students, creating a sustainable educational model.

Barli Institute provides life-changing six-month residential programs in literacy, vocational training, and community development for young women from rural villages across Madhya Pradesh. 

Mona Foundation fully funds Barli's operations enabling nearly 10,000 young women to become agents of social change whose influence reaches an estimated 100 others in their communities.

Educational Initiatives is revolutionizing education through Mindspark, an AI-driven adaptive learning tool that personalizes education for students across different economic backgrounds. 

Through Mona Foundation's partnership, this transformative technology has been implemented in four Indian states, helping millions of disadvantaged students overcome learning gaps through tailored educational content.

Glory School provides quality education to 426 students from remote Himalayan villages where educating girls traditionally holds little value. 

Mona Foundation's continuous support since 2019 has provided full scholarships for girls who might otherwise never attend school, many of whom have become volunteers in afterschool programs for younger children.

The Mongolian Development Center trains teachers and engages parents to implement its "Hidden Gems" early childhood curriculum in 13 schools across 4 communities. 

Mona Foundation's partnership has been instrumental in transforming early childhood education across two provinces, reaching over 2,000 children annually with a program that nurtures both character development and academic foundations.

Sunflower Mission has built 198 classrooms and supported over 20,000 students in remote Vietnamese villages where children are at risk of crime, abuse, and human trafficking. 

Mona Foundation's partnership has funded scholarships and classroom construction, creating pathways to dignified futures for children who would otherwise be trapped in cycles of poverty.

Study Hall Educational Foundation has reached over 5 million students through its network of nine educational institutions and four outreach initiatives focused on quality education for underprivileged children, especially girls. 

Mona Foundation has supported five SHEF programs that have scaled from 21 to 2,320 government schools, fundamentally transforming educational opportunities and promoting a social-justice focused curriculum across India.

ADCAM operates two transformative initiatives in Manaus: a PreK-12 School of the Future and a Young Apprentice Program that together develop citizens who strive for excellence and serve their communities. 

Mona Foundation's partnership has provided scholarships, teacher training, and capital improvements that benefit not only students but entire families through home visits, after-school programs, and elder services in one of Brazil's most dangerous regions.

Arriba transformed a small Colombian island community by establishing a school library and educational activities that have expanded from 100 primary students to include high schoolers. 

Mona Foundation's full operational support since 2021 has allowed Arriba to bring new educational opportunities to an isolated Afro-descendant community where literacy had been dismal and employment expectations were extremely low.

Badi School has grown from a kindergarten in a trailer home carport to one of Panama's finest K-12 schools, integrating academics with moral leadership and service. 

Mona Foundation's long-term support has helped Badi develop a moral education curriculum so exceptional that Panama's Ministry of Education adopted it as their standard, implementing it in 3,400 schools and reaching approximately 950,000 students nationwide.

FUNDAEC has spent 50 years strengthening the social fabric of communities through educational programs that have reached over 300,000 youth across Latin America.

Mona Foundation's partnership has enabled the Supporting Community Leaders Program to expand to three regions of Colombia, reaching over 220 participants and nearly 2,000 direct beneficiaries through its transformative four-year curriculum.

MAIA Impact School is Central America's first female, Indigenous-led secondary school, connecting 375 young Maya women from 40 remote villages with opportunities for transformational leadership. 

Through Mona Foundation's support for teacher training, digital access, and curriculum development, MAIA students gain two academic years of growth annually while developing the leadership skills needed to create a more equitable Guatemala.

Monte Carmelo Association has pursued its mission of supporting vulnerable children in Porto Feliz for over 30 years through educational enrichment programs that incorporate arts and environmental care. 

Mona Foundation stepped in during the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic, ensuring that 90 students ages 6-14 could continue receiving vital educational support alongside their public schooling.

New Horizon School began as a parent-initiated kindergarten and grew into one of Haiti's most innovative K-12 institutions, serving over 500 students despite the country's ongoing challenges. 

Mona Foundation has funded construction of New Horizon's primary and high schools, vocational facilities, computer lab, library, and solar panels, creating an educational oasis in one of Haiti's most difficult environments.

Ruhi Arbab and Simmons Baháʼí Schools provide high-quality K-12 education to children in rural Colombia, emphasizing scientific, technological, artistic, and spiritual knowledge to develop service-oriented leaders. 

Mona Foundation's support has funded construction of three new primary classrooms, bathroom facilities, and partial scholarships for all students, ensuring continued access to holistic education for children from low-income families.

New Era Creative Space's Girls EmpowerED program addresses negative societal messaging by helping girls in Peekskill, New York build resilience through weekly mentorship sessions led by high school students. 

Mona Foundation’s support has providing a critical lifeline for girls facing bullying, intimidation, and racial discrimination during a period of heightened awareness about racial injustice.

Parent University breaks the cycle of persistent poverty in Savannah, Georgia by helping parents enhance their parenting, life, and leadership skills through a whole-family approach to education. 

Mona Foundation's support funds educational sessions and materials, including technology access, for a community where 95% live below the poverty line and school failure has historically been the norm rather than the exception.

StolenYouth combats child sex trafficking in Washington State through prevention education, advocacy, and survivor support in a region where 500-700 children are trafficked annually. 

Mona Foundation's partnership supports development of critical prevention education programs ensuring all youth, regardless of background, have access to life-saving education that can prevent exploitation before it begins.