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Support groundbreaking projects aimed at shattering oppressive patterns.
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Sustainable Giving
Sustainable giving focuses on providing aid that addresses the root causes of challenges, empowering individuals and communities for long-term self-reliance. Unlike unsustainable giving, which offers short-term relief without tackling underlying issues, sustainable giving emphasizes lasting solutions such as education, skill-building, and economic empowerment. By investing in programs and initiatives that promote self-sufficiency and resilience, sustainable giving fosters independence and creates positive, enduring impacts. It enables individuals and communities to thrive independently, breaking the cycle of dependency and promoting sustainable development for a brighter future.
Knowledge transfer and mentorship
Knowledge transfer involves sharing expertise, information, and experience from one person or organization to another. Mentorship goes beyond knowledge transfer by providing personalized guidance, support, and advice to individuals, helping them develop professionally and personally. Through mentorship, individuals gain insights, learn from others’ experiences, and receive encouragement to achieve their goals. This process builds confidence, enhances skills, and fosters a sense of belonging and connection within communities. By investing in knowledge transfer and mentorship, populations can cultivate a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and self-reliance, driving sustainable growth and development.
Promoting Self-Reliance
Promoting self-reliance involves empowering individuals and communities to take control of their own lives and futures. It includes providing resources, education, and support to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to meet their own needs and achieve their goals without relying on external assistance. By promoting self-reliance, individuals become more resilient, capable of overcoming challenges, and contributing positively to their communities. This approach fosters independence, dignity, and sustainability, leading to long-term empowerment and well-being for individuals and society as a whole.
Impact
Helping underserved populations rebuild after historical adversity.
Pew Charitable trusts
Indigenous families with stable income have a 43% higher chance of moving the income ladder compared to those with unstable incomes.
Brookings institutions
Over the last decade Caridad has provided over 192,000 mammograms
Urban Institute
Indigenous workers who participate in paid apprenticeship programs have a 91% employment rate after program completion.
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Stories of optimism
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“African workers undergo training in Eugene, Oregon , mastering agriculture and micro-manufacturing in our six-month shared education program. They then apply these skills back in Ada, Ghana alongside, American workers, revitalizing communities on parallel paths.”
Eric Pike
OSU Agriculture, Global Hemp Innovation Center