Archives: Schools

Since JDC’s (Jewish Distribution Committee) establishment in 1914, they have operated with a deep understanding that their responsibility to assist the less fortunate is not limited to the Jewish community. In times of crisis, JDC’s non-sectarian operational arm fulfills a paramount function in both assisting additional communities in affected areas, as well as equipping a… Read more »

Since JDC’s (Jewish Distribution Committee) establishment in 1914, they have operated with a deep understanding that their responsibility to assist the less fortunate is not limited to the Jewish community. In times of crisis, JDC’s non-sectarian operational arm fulfills a paramount function in both assisting additional communities in affected areas, as well as equipping a… Read more »

Legado is a women-led, global nonprofit that works alongside indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in places important for biodiversity (Kenya, Mozambique, Peru, and growing) to ensure they have the tools, resources, and partnerships they need to design and implement solutions of their choosing that benefit both their communities and landscapes—an outcome we call Thriving… Read more »

~ Since 1992 ~ Our grassroots Native non-profit  has served the people of the tribal nations in South Dakota. Reclaiming Lakota language, culture and spirituality by promoting education and healthy lifestyles for our youth through culturally based strategies. Grand Circle Foundation through the Alan E Lewis Memorial Fund was proud to fund a Isnati Awica… Read more »

Reconciliation Village was established as part of the Rwandan government’s initiative to heal the nation from the effects of the 1994 genocide. It was designed as a common place where victims and perpetrators would live and learn to forgive each other. The main source of income of the villagers is agriculture, they own a small… Read more »

Only 15 minutes drive from the Ingagi Lodge, the Nyabitsinde Primary School is a new GCF partner school.  With over 1,100 students this government public school is lacking in some of even the most basic supplies. We immediately purchased books and other needed materials to allow the teachers to adequately do the job they love…. Read more »

Mizpah Primary School is located in Zimbabwes Matabeleland North, 32km outside of Victoria Falls town. The school currently has 336 students who are taught by 9 teachers. The economic situation in Zimbabwe allowed the facilities of this remote school to become considerably run down despite their best efforts.  Our first project was to fund the… Read more »

When the war in Ukraine began in 2022, thousands of refugees fled to the safety of Poland and needed housing. We partnered with the Lena Gorchowska Foundation and funded $700,000 to renovate 6 buildings as housing, and provided 580,000 free nights of accommodation. At the end of 2023,  Lena Grochowska Foundation’s efforts to aid refugees… Read more »

Saturday Sept. 9th, a devastating earthquake struck western Morocco, resulting in over 2,000 lives lost and widespread destruction. The regional OAT team sprang into action, providing help with the aid of OAT travelers onsite, purchasing critical supplies and delivering them to a local hospital. Likewise, Grand Circle Foundation immediately sent $10,000 to our Morocco Regional… Read more »

Founded by the government of Zimbabwe and opened in January 1984, Lukosi Secondary School serves 7 neighboring primary schools. With 360 students, 18 staff members in 10 classrooms – it is a large and sprawling suburban school located in the Matabeland North area outside of Victoria Falls.   One of our first projects at this… Read more »