The Western Union Foundation established as the charitable arm of the Western Union company aims to provide assistance to individuals, families and communities around the world by supporting them in education, humanitarian and relief projects. It supports NGOs in implementing the projects based on these themes. The Foundation’s funding programs include the following:
Creating pathways to opportunity
- Scholarships
- Financial literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Life Skills
- Job training
Supporting cultural inclusion
- Civic engagement
- Celebrating heritage
- Community development
- Language acquisition
- Access to community resources
Fostering hope in the developing world
- Basic resources
- Access to technology
- Infrastructure
- Economic development
- Community centers
NGOs interested in seeking grants from the Foundation can go through the guidelines at this link.
Contact information:
Western Union Foundation
12500 East Belford Avenue, Suite 1-I
Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA
URL: http://foundation.westernunion.com
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