What is UPromise100?
UPromise100 is a fundraising program that seeks to recruit 1000 people to support female focused programs at $100 per year.
The $100,000 raised annually will be used to fund UrbanPromise International programs that seek to support, educate, empower, protect and care for girls and female teenagers.
Many girls in developing countries face challenges of poor access to education, inadequate health care, early marriage and motherhood, domestic violence, and a lack of employment opportunities.
UPromise100 seeks to fund organizations that address these issues and positively impact the lives of girls and young women in their communities.
Why focus on girls programs?
“If we are going to see real development in the world,
then our best investment is women.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Criteria for Eligibility
01
Leadership
Existing programs led by women affilited with UPI
02
Beneficiaries
Programs that benefit girls and female teens only
03
Standing
Ministries in “good standing” with UPI
04
Holistic
Programs that seek to meet the holistic needs of young women
05
Accountability
Ministries committed to providing impact reports for donors
Distribution Process
- Funds will be distributed on a quarterly basis ( 4 times a fiscal year).
- By invitation, candidates for funding will submit a short proposal to a UPI ad hoc committee comprised of a few board members and UPI staff.
- The goal is to get funds into the hands of our practitioners, on the ground, who are engaged
“When women are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.”
Michelle Obama