Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Secours Tiers-Monde is a Quebec nonprofit organization founded in 1986 that provides funding for education, healthcare, and community development projects in developing countries. It offers child sponsorship programs (écolage and parrainage), study scholarships, and emergency aid, working with missionnaires and local partners in over 20 countries. View Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)'s website for more information.
About Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)
What is the mission of Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)?
Secours Tiers-Monde's mission is to help the most disadvantaged persons and communities, particularly children and women, in developing countries, through education sponsorships, study grants, and community development projects aimed at improving living conditions.
What type of organization is Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)?
Secours Tiers-Monde (STM) is a Non-profit organization.
When was Secours Tiers-Monde (STM) founded?
Secours Tiers-Monde (STM) was founded in 1986-04.
What is Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)'s official website?
Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)'s official website is https://secourstiersmonde.org/.
What else should I know about Secours Tiers-Monde (STM)?
Role in the Funding Ecosystem
Secours Tiers-Monde acts as an intermediary between Canadian donors and vulnerable populations in developing countries. The organization evaluates and funds projects submitted by missionnaires and local partners, ensuring that donations are used effectively for direct aid.
Funding Programs
- Écolage (Primary School Sponsorship): $125/year covers school fees, supplies, and uniform for one child
- Parrainage (Secondary School Sponsorship): $375/year covers education, food, healthcare, clothing
- Study Scholarships: $375/year for seminarians studying for the priesthood (4 years theology + 1 year internship)
- Development Projects: Funding for water, agriculture, health, education infrastructure
- Emergency Aid: Medical care, housing, food during natural disasters
Target Audiences
The organization focuses on children and women in developing countries, particularly in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Projects are selected based on expressed community needs and aim for sustainable autonomy.
Transparency and Governance
Secours Tiers-Monde is governed by a 7-member volunteer board of directors serving 3-year terms. The organization publishes quarterly bulletins and issues tax receipts for donations.