MISSION
Genesis Foundation supports successful programs aimed at enhancing quality education with the purpose of providing underserved Colombian children better opportunities to develop and succeed, contributing to a more equal society.
The Genesis Foundation is a dynamic, driven and proactive not-for-profit institution dedicated specifically to transforming the way Colombian children learn. Established over a decade ago, the Genesis Foundation draws from a unique network of benefactors in Colombia and beyond to support programs designed to deliver quality education to underserved Colombian youth, allowing them the opportunity to more fully develop the tools, knowledge and training necessary for success, contributing to a more just and equal society in the process. The mission of the Genesis Foundation revolves around the universally acknowledged truth that education stands alone as one of the most impactful forms of support that can be provided to a child in need, with returns that resonate immediately in their life and the life of their family, as well as far into the future of their society at large.
Why Colombia
The original benefactors of the Genesis Foundation were a group of Colombian business leaders and notable citizens who recognized that one of the greatest barriers to peace, development and stability in their country was lack of equal access to quality education. While the national outlook has been improving steadily over the past decade, there remain a number of regions across Colombia where education still lags: it is estimated that well over a million children in Colombia do not have access to formal schooling, despite the fact that school attendance is mandated by law.
Our goals
The Genesis Foundation exists primarily as a grant-making institution, and donates $1 million annually directly to schools and program partners in Colombia. The Genesis Foundation also works to develop other sustainable sources of financial and institutional support, and actively monitors local projects to determine that best practices are continually met and replicated over time.
Accomplishments
- In 2010 the Genesis Foundation directly benefited over 79,000 children in the most under-served parts of Colombia.
- Today, the Genesis Foundation runs 22 projects in 13 of Colombia's 32 states.
- Over time, the Genesis Foundation has increased coverage to include more isolated rural areas of Colombia, in adddition to continuing to serve more developed urban communities in need.
- 70% of the Genesis Foundation projects receive the support of the government and are recognized as having an ongoing impact on public policy.
- 60% of the Genesis Foundation projects achieve complete sustainability after three years.
- 100% of the Genesis Foundation projects undergo regular evaluations. Adjustments are made accordingly to ensure succes over the long-term.
Above all, the Genesis Foundation stands out for its commitment to full efficiency, transparency and active participation by local partners.