In a significant step toward transforming Uganda’s nilotica shea economy, Overseas Resource Foundation (ORFL) is supporting Okere City in Otuke District, northern Uganda to establish a shea butter processing factory and leverage digital marketing to increase sales. This funding marks a major milestone in the journey to empower 5,000 women in Otuke District by 2030, enabling them to add value to Read more
Homeboy Art Academy (HAA) is a part of Homeboy Industries. It is dedicated to providing culturally competent arts education and community support for formerly gang-involved and incarcerated youth and adults. With a mission to challenge systems of oppression, HAA centers the life experiences and cultural knowledge of impacted communities, fostering Read more
In 2024 Mercy Corps launched a climate-resilient fund. ORFL decided to support this fund as the Climate Possible campaign aims to build climate resilience in communities globally. The initiative seeks to support millions of people in adapting to climate change impacts through proactive responses, renewable energy, and regenerative agricultural practices. Read more
ORFL supported Evangelical Association of Social Action (AEVAS). AEVAS, a non-profit organization in Novo Hamburgo. AEVAS is dedicated to meeting local social demands and transforming the lives of children and teenagers through social, educational, and cultural actions.
We went to visit the Inclusive Community Economies Program. We wanted to see how they were strengthening the Acai Berry bio-economy, forest conservation and promoting health and education within the communities and increase local family incomes. Location: Amapa, Macapa, Bailique and Beira Amazon Districts Partners: Instituto InterElos, Amazonbai, State University of Amapa, Read more
We think it is important to give back to communities we work in therefore we give back to communities in China. Our China team went to Xiaoping Village to provide support to the 61 poorest families in the community. Due to the COVID regulations our team distributed the supplies door Read more
Homeboy Industries started in 1988. It was founded by Father Greg with the mission of improving former gang member and previously incarcerated people. This year we supported the Job Venture fund that aimed to create jobs for the members that Homeboy Industries serves. When visiting Homeboy Industries I met Steve Read more
This year, 2022, was the first time we supported Shuen Tao Church. Shuen Tao Church has been operating for more than 20 years in Tai Kok Tsui. This area has many people in need of the Churches services such as single parents, newly arrived families, CCSA families and low income Read more
Who is GRASP? Gang Response and Support Project and is a program of Denver Youth Program established in 1991. GRASP is a peer-run intervention program that works with youth who are at-risk of gang involvement or presently active in a gang. It also helps families of gang victims. The staff Read more
This year our china crew served many families around our local area. They worked with the government to find the people in most need of assistance. We gave them rice, oil and financial assistance. We served 80 families in Si Qian, 80 families in Li Le, 80 families in Shuang Read more