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Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Winged Foundation
A charitable foundation connecting Canada and Latin America to support children and youth through education. Provides scholarships and project funding to break poverty cycles in Colombian communities, focusing on second language learning and in-demand skills. View The Winged Foundation's website for more information.
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About The Winged Foundation
What is the mission of The Winged Foundation?
To support organizations and reduce poverty cycles by inspiring and supporting Latin-American children and youth with education and well-being.
What type of organization is The Winged Foundation?
The Winged Foundation is a Foundation.
When was The Winged Foundation founded?
The Winged Foundation was founded in 2023.
What is The Winged Foundation's official website?
The Winged Foundation's official website is https://thewingedfoundation.org/.
What else should I know about The Winged Foundation?
Role of The Winged Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
The Winged Foundation acts as a bridge between Canada and Latin America, channeling educational funding to underserved communities in Colombia. As a registered charitable foundation, it provides direct financial support through scholarships and project-based funding to organizations and individuals working with children and youth.
Funding Programs Offered
The foundation offers three main programs:
- Winged Scholarships: Financial support for Latin American children and youth to learn a second language or acquire in-demand skills
- Empowering Education in Latin America: Broader educational support initiatives
- Wingcycle2 Project: Technology equipment donation program for educational access
Winged Projects: External Funding Opportunities
The foundation accepts project applications from organizations and individuals in Latin America. Selected projects receive funding, management support, logistics assistance, and international promotion from Canada. Projects must align with the foundation's mission and target Latin American children and youth aged 5-18 years.
General Evaluation Criteria for Applications
Projects must demonstrate alignment with the foundation's mission and vision, positive impact through education processes that break poverty cycles, and adherence to UN Sustainable Development Goals (Quality Education, Good Health and Well-being, No Poverty).
Transparency and Accountability
The foundation maintains a board of directors that reviews and approves project proposals and budgets. It publishes regular newsletters and maintains a blog with impact updates.