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Western Union Foundation
Category: General
DescriptionThe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the telegraph communications Company, facilitates global economic empowerment and helps families stay connected, overcome barriers, and realize dreams. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on three programs: creating pathways to opportunities; supporting cultural inclusion; and fostering hope in the developing world. The Creating Pathways to Opportunities program seeks programs that allow individuals to have better access to educational opportunities and economic development programs. Activities may include job training, life skills education, computer education, and financial literacy. Supporting Cultural Inclusion grants seek to help individuals integrate into their new communities. Activities may include language acquisition courses, civic engagement education, and community development programs assisting with the transition into a new community. Grants in the Foster Hope in the Developing World program support programs that provide basic human services to communities in developing countries. Funded activities may include infrastructure improvement such as access to clean water, housing, etc., economic development, or access to technology. The following areas will not be considered for funding: health, disease research, environmental causes, sports and athletics, arts and humanities, and religious organizations. The deadline is for letters of inquiry. Additional information can be found on the Web site.
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