We are all volunteers
We all have day jobs, and do not receive a salary for A4A work, and pay for our own travel.

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Donations go to the projects, not high administrative costs
We keep all costs to a minimum and work from home offices so as to keep admin costs very low. Less administrative costs means more money for the projects.

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We believe in partnership, not aid 
We work with communities that develop their own goals and initiatives. They choose the projects and we support them in partnership. 

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We believe in access to education for all
Education means access to jobs, decision making, and empowerment. For the children, it also means access to healthcare, food, and water.

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We are not affiliated with a religion or a government
We are completely independent and decide on projects based on research and connections that we make.

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We work with the local communities to empower them
We want to make sure the community has a sense of ownership on projects. We use local outsourcing and capacity building to engage and involve everyone.

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We strive for sustainable operations
We provide the initial investment, but not operational funds. We make sure from the beginning that the project has a plan for continued operations.

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We are a multinational team
We are a team composed of members from the USA, Canada, Poland, France, UK, Australia, and Kenya - thus providing a variety of global perspectives on our initiatives. 

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We care for the environment
We strive for environmental stewardship and governance, and consider cultural and natural preservation in all projects.

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We value your input
As a donor or volunteer you are welcome to give us your opinions and suggestions on our projects. We value collaboration. 

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