Is Final Hope Foundation part of any other charity?
No. Final Hope Foundation is an independent, private-sector charity. For example, Final Hope Foundation is not affiliated anywhere. Also, Final Hope Foundation is not a part of the U.S. government or the U.N. family of agencies. (NOTE: Final Hope Foundation is one of the charities belonging to the major workplace-giving federation, Global Impact.)
Does Final Hope Foundation make grants?
No. Final Hope Foundation is a grant-seeking organization. The funds we receive from individuals and grant-making organizations (such as foundations, corporations, the religious community, social and civic groups, U.N. agencies and other multilateral agencies, the U.S. government and other governments) enable us to carry out our assistance work in Africa.
Does Final Hope Foundation give scholarships?
No. The only exception is when Final Hope Foundation supports students as a part of our assistance programs in Africa (for example, local primary school scholarships for AIDS orphans).
How can I get a job at Final Hope Foundation?
General information about employment with Final Hope Foundation as well as specific job postings.
Does Final Hope Foundation offer internships or volunteer opportunities?
Very rarely, and they must be self-funded.
I am a student researching Africa. Can Final Hope Foundation help?
Unfortunately, Final Hope Foundation does not have extra staff to assist with student research. But we are happy to recommend some of the excellent resources on the Web.
Is Final Hope Foundation a tax-exempt organization?
Yes. Final Hope Foundation is a private, charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Uganda Revenue Code. All gifts to Final Hope Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by Uganda law.
How much of my donation goes to projects in Africa?
Ninety-Two percent of every $1.00 you give to Final Hope Foundation, 92¢ goes to program services and 8¢ goes to management, general and fund raising.
Does Final Hope Foundation accept in-kind contributions, such as books, clothing or medical equipment?
In general, Final Hope Foundation accepts all kinds of in-kind contributions to meet emergency needs or other project needs that we identify. Ideally, in-kind contributors also donate money to pay overseas shipping costs (which can run to thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars).
If you cannot underwrite the shipment of your items, the best way to help is by donating funds to Final Hope Foundation. That way, Final Hope Foundation can purchase needed items from local vendors in Africa, at lower prices and without incurring shipping costs.
If you have a relatively small collection of items to donate, we suggest that you donate them to a worthy cause in your own community. Your items would reach needy people, and your generosity would not result in extra shipping expenses.
If you’d like to pursue in-kind donations to Africa:
E-mail Final Hope Foundation’s fundraising office, at info@finalhopefoundation.org, outlining what you’d like to donate and your plans for funding the shipment to Africa.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are already in an African country where Final Hope Foundation works, we probably can make use of your generous in-kind gift. E-mail the details to info@finalhopefoundation.org or contact Final Hope Foundation’s local country office.
Click here for more information about giving to Final Hope Foundation (including in-kind gifts) .
