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From Fields to Futures, How Youth in Sumve Are Shaping Their Tomorrow

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Sumve, is a remote village nestled in the Mwanza Region of Tanzania, I was struck by the vast stretches of farmland and the simplicity of life. The Wasukuma people, the largest ethnic group in Tanzania, have long relied on subsistence

The Faces of Hunger, Youssef’s Account from Gaza

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As a volunteer, I’ve witnessed the resilience of communities in the Middle East. But nothing prepared me for the heart-wrenching reality I encountered in Gaza this year. The images of skeletal children and the stories of families surviving on scraps

Witnessing Resilience in Kajo Keji, South Sudan

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When I first arrived in Kajo Keji, South Sudan, the weight of the country's history was palpable. Decades of conflict had left scarsnot just on the land and infrastructure, but most profoundly on the children and youth who represent the

Seeing Potential in Every Corner, Anya ’s Reflection from Uganda

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When I first landed in Uganda, I had prepared myself to witness poverty, hardship, and struggle. I had read reports, seen photographs, and heard stories, but nothing prepared me for the energy, resilience, and dreams I encountered in the communities

Rise Fund Expands Opportunities to East Africa

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Introduction: Opening Doors to a New Region At Rise Fund, our mission has always been rooted in one simple belief: when individuals are given the right opportunities, they can transform not only their own lives but also the lives of those

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Introduction In today’s interconnected world, international grant-making has become both a powerful tool for change and a complex responsibility. Organizations that provide financial support to individuals, startups, and community-based initiatives carry the burden of not only distributing resources fairly but also

Rebuilding Futures in Kibera Kenya, Emergency Relief for Single Mothers

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In the heart of Kibera one of Africa’s largest informal settlements daily life is a battle for survival. Over 250,000 people live packed in tiny tin-roofed structures, without consistent access to clean water, healthcare, or safety nets. For the women

En route to Malawi for the Hospital Opening, a reflection from Thoko Phiri, Executive Director

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I try to be mindful of the frequency and length of my updates, knowing that long messages can get filed away by busy people balancing hectic lives. But from the airport in Johannesburg, en route to Malawi, I’m writing to

Thankful for The Gambia A Reflection from Board President Erica Jane

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As we head into the holiday season, it’s a natural time to reflect on all that I’m grateful for and the list is long. I first traveled to Soma in The Gambia in 2004 with Rise Fund Global. That trip

Opening Doors Through Education

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As a child growing up in a rural village in southern Malawi, Dalens Mèrisier (pictured) dreamed of becoming a lawyer. The youngest of six siblings, he watched his parents work tirelessly to provide for the family. Recognizing his family’s limited

Mozambique Youth Chess Tournament

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As internally displaced families relocate within Mozambique, and the youth population in Petit Trou grows, local leaders express that afterschool and summer enrichment programs are more important than ever. Thanks to the work of lead chess coach Joseph Alvyns and

Why Our New Hospital in Togo Has a Farm

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In Canada, many of us are passionate about where our food comes from. But if we can't make it to the farmer's market, or if the raised beds in the yard have a tough year, our solution is simple run

Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), NGOs & Faith-Led Group Grants

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Powering Local Impact Through Community Organizations Every day, across rural villages, urban slums, refugee camps, and remote regions, small local organizations serve as lifelines feeding children, educating youth, providing shelter, and healing trauma. These organizations may not be on the news or

Academic Scholarships & Research Grants

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Education Is Power But Only If You Can Afford It Across the world, millions of bright minds are denied the chance to learn not because of a lack of will, but because of a lack of means. At Rise Fund Global,

Entrepreneur, Startup & Micro-Enterprise Grants

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Big Visions Start Small: How We Help Entrepreneurs Thrive Across every village, township, and crowded city block there's someone with a vision. A mechanic dreaming of a full-service garage. A young woman building handmade jewelry to feed her siblings. A

Individual & Emergency Grants

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When Life Strikes Hard, Hope Shouldn't Be Out of Reach Life has a way of testing us sometimes with little warning. Whether it's a sudden illness, the loss of a family breadwinner, a looming eviction notice, or a bright student

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Restoring Hope to Individuals in Crisis

We provide fast-response individual / emergency fund and life-changing personal grants of up to $10,000 for people facing hardship from medical needs and school dropout to sudden loss or displacement. Rise Fund Global empowers individuals to rise again.

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Funding Education.Advancing Knowledge. Changing Futures.

We offer fully or partially funded scholarships grant up to $30,000 to high-potential students from low-income backgrounds as well as research grants for scholars solving real-world challenges. Our education grants reach from primary school to postgraduate studies and innovation labs.

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Fueling Business Dreams for Economic Change

invests in aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and grassroots innovators across underserved regions. Our grant programs of up to $250,000 are tailored to unlock business potential, generate jobs, and catalyse community-driven economic growth.

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Strengthening Communities.

provides tailored grants of up to $500,000 to community-based organizations (CBOs), registered and unregistered NGOs, and faith-led groups working to uplift society from rural outreach and education initiatives to hunger relief, women’s empowerment, health drives, and local peace building.

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Rise Fund Global

People don’t lack potential. They lack opportunity.

We exist to support everyday people with extraordinary ideas youth with untapped talent, small business owners without capital, and local changemakers without funding.

Founded in 2015, Rise Fund Global has become a trusted source of financial support, mentorship, and hope across underserved communities in Africa, Asia, and South America creating a self-sustaining cycle of empowerment that builds futures from the ground up.