OFFICIAL CHARITIES
At the discretion of the Organizer, charity organizations may be nominated to receive a percentage of the sponsorship. Reach out to us for more information if there are causes and platforms you wish to see benefit from our proceeds.
YOUR IMPACT PRIORITIES AT THE FOREFRONT
Bring your mission to the table, let us co-create impact together.
EARTHLUNGS REFORESTATION FOUNDATION
The Lungs of Earth
Trees are the lungs of the earth. Without trees on earth, human beings would not survive but without human beings, trees would still survive on earth abundantly.
Decent Wages for Decent Lives
Forest Adjacent Communities in Africa are protecting today’s world most precious resource….indigenous forests. Providing these communities Decent Wages and access to Payment for Ecosystem Services is not a favour but a decent ask. There is no pride in being poor yet protecting the most precious resource on the face of the earth.
Adopt a Forest Framework
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry in Kenya through Kenya Forest Service has created an enabling environment for partners to participate in reforestation activities.
BELARISU FOUNDATION
BelaRisu Medical Centre - A Comprehensive Cleft Care Centre
Bela Risu Foundation is a reputable non-profit organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with an unwavering commitment to providing free life-changing, dignifying and hope-restoring surgeries to people affected by craniofacial deformities. Our foundation believes that every individual deserves to lead a life free from the limitations of craniofacial deformities, and we are devoted to making that a reality for as many people as possible. Bela Risu is committed to providing innovative and realistic solutions, with advocacy efforts grounded in local expertise and local solutions that prioritize equitable, and accessible healthcare.
WHY WE DO IT
- Every 4.5 minutes a child with cleft is born (Smile Train, 2021)
- 30-60% of children with cleft palate will need Speech and Language Therapy
- Globally, 26% of children are underweight at the time of primary repair
- 14 – 37% of children with cleft report being bullied
- 30-50% children with cleft will require orthodontic treatment &/or orthognathic surgery
- 5-10% of children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate have associated syndromes
OUR ORIGIN STORY
The name Bela Ris, which translates to “Beautiful Smile” in Latin, was chosen when we were founded to address the desperate needs of the communities we serve. Our foundation was established in 2013 after careful consideration of how best to serve these communities through an evidence-based approach, best practices, and strategic planning by a dedicated team of medical professionals, healthcare consultants, and program advisors who have devoted their professional lives to craniofacial programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. https://www.belarisufoundation.org/about-us
PAYING IT FORWARD
CSR STRATEGY
Digital Skills Training For Youth
Our CSR budget will be partially
directed towards improving the
outcomes and opportunities of
vulnerable youth in rural and urban
areas in Kenya and Rwanda through
digital skills training programs.
Sponsoring Community Cleanups
Truly spectacular golf is dependent
on a healthy ecosystem and clean
environment. We shall sponsor
cleaning days in polluted areas as an
investment towards a cleaner future.
