Current Projects
The Giving Exchange partners with under-resourced communities to implement self-sustaining projects for a lasting impact.
These projects aim to empower three primary beneficiary groups: Women, Children and Communities. Each of our projects benefit at least one of these groups; most of our projects benefit two or all three of these groups.
Women
Women's economic empowerment is essential for reducing poverty and fostering inclusive economic growth, and female entrepreneurs contribute significantly to job creation and economic growth. Globally, women are twice as likely as men to report experiencing discrimination based on their sex. Investing in women's economic opportunities has the potential to lift entire communities out of poverty. Supporting women-owned businesses not only benefits individual women but also has positive spillover effects on local and national economies.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Active TGE Projects benefitting Women:
Njoo Dada Trust
Location: Kenya
Since 2018
Project: Sewing
# of Beneficiaries: 30
Inspire Girls Foundation
Location: Uganda
Since 2022
Project: Soap Making
# of Beneficiaries: 143
Baraka Women’s Center I, Nairobi
Location: Kenya
Since 2023
Project: Hair and Beauty
# of Beneficiaries: 79
Baraka Women’s Center II, Rumuruti
Location: Kenya
Since 2023
Project: Beadwork
# of Beneficiaries: 109
Rural Women Foundation for Community Development
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Bee Keeping
# of Beneficiaries: 30
YES Empowerment Services
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Fish and Vegetable Farming
# of Beneficiaries: 45
Kasambya Young Mothers Association
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Jewelry
# of Beneficiaries: 50
Kabatunda Women Young Mothers
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Tailoring
# of Beneficiaries: 60
Rwenzori Organic Coffee Farmers (ROCS)
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Coffee Micro-Washing
# of Beneficiaries: 255
MUB Home Foundation
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Tailoring and Hairdressing
# of Beneficiaries: 30
Children
The Giving Exchange was originally founded to create opportunities for children that they would not otherwise have. The World Bank reports that nearly half of the world's extremely poor are children. In Kenya and Uganda, only Primary (Elementary) School is government-funded; starting in Form 1 (9th grade), families must pay school fees, which is cost prohibitive and a significant worry for 54% of parents. Investing in education can break the cycle of poverty and empower future generations. Other tools to improve a child’s well-being include health and nutrition, access to clean water, access to family planning, and ending child marriage.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Active TGE Projects benefiting Children:
Morning Star Children’s Home
Location: Kenya
Since 2013
Project: Dairy Production
# of Beneficiaries: 50
Divine Mercy Children’s Home
Location: Kenya
Since 2018
Project: Dairy Production
# of Beneficiaries: 30
St. Anne’s Secondary School
Location: Kenya
Since 2020
Project: Greenhouse
# of Beneficiaries: 300
Sons of Manasseh Children’s Home
Location: Kenya
Since 2021
Project: Chicken Coop
# of Beneficiaries: 75
Fantasy Soccer Academy
Location: Kenya
Since 2019
Project: T-shirt Printing
# of Beneficiaries: 200
Thrive Uganda
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Floriculture
# of Beneficiaries: 20
The Purple Ray
Location: Uganda
Since 2024
Project: Bio Briquettes
# of Beneficiaries: 50
Communities
Investing in education and addressing economic disparities within communities is not just a short-term solution; it's a transformative pathway toward uplifting families for generations to come. Oxfam reports that the richest 1% of the global population owns more than twice as much wealth as the poorest 6.9 billion people. By partnering with local community-based organizations (CBOs) and NGOs, The Giving Exchange leverages existing infrastructures and deep community ties. Together, we don't just provide resources; we create sustainable change.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Active TGE Projects benefiting Communities:
Youth Partnership Uganda
Location: Uganda
Since 2021
Project: Pig Rearing
# of Beneficiaries: 90
Karambi Group for People with Disabilities
Location: Uganda
Since 2022
Project: Animal Feed
# of Beneficiaries: 206
Makuya Women’s Self-Help Group
Location: Kenya
Since 2024
Project: Vertical Gardening
# of Beneficiaries: 23
ZimConserve
Location: Zimbabwe
Since 2022
Project: Mushroom Farm
# of Beneficiaries: 350
Support these partners and our beneficiaries.
100% of donations go to our programs. Donations to our general fund are allocated to projects with the highest urgency and impact.
If you prefer to donate by check, please make the check payable to The Giving Exchange and mail to:
The Giving Exchange
455 Summit Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Fiscal Sponsorship Projects
The following projects are being run through The Giving Exchange as fiscal sponsorship projects. Organizations and individuals have teamed up with TGE to accomplish their charitable goals which allows them to solicit tax-deductible contributions from the public without having to be separately recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS.
Fountain of Life Africa
Fountain of Life Africa (FOLA) is committed to transforming lives and breaking the cycles of poverty, disease, and gender inequality in Zambia. Through three core initiatives—clean water access, education, and healthcare—FOLA has made a significant impact. Thousands of children are attending school for the first time, hundreds of mothers and babies are surviving childbirth, and entire communities are thriving with access to clean water. By focusing on these critical areas, FOLA empowers communities to build a brighter, healthier future.
Support for BiblesNextDoor & Around the World
BiblesNextDoor aims to be an excellent steward of resources providing Bibles to individuals and small ministries around the world.
Yatra Documentary Film
GOAL: $50,000. After three years of shooting, a movie about inspiring volunteer doctors in rural India is going into post production. Help us bring the story to big screens worldwide. WATCH OUR TRAILER.