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World Kindness Coalition

World Kindness Coalition is a philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting local projects worldwide, with a focus on education, sustainability, and community development.

Our Why

We believe that the kindness should be as generous and genuine to those far away as it is to those right next door.

Our team realized that we are in a unique position to share resources that can create immediate and significant change in communities around the world.

On a visit to Kenya, we encountered Joshua Machinga, the Executive Director of Common Ground for Africa. His unwavering dedication to improving his community, grappling with issues like malnutrition, poverty, and lack of education, left a lasting impression on us. 

Joshua’s Pathfinder Academy is the cornerstone of his mission to transform the lives of those around him.​

 

Moved by Joshua’s leadership and the tangible difference one person can make, we were inspired to find and support other leaders with similar visions.

Through our friendship with Joshua and seeing his innovative approach to solving complex problems, James identified him as a visionary leader and felt a deep calling to help raise the funds needed to expand the impact of Joshua’s work.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to identify and support international non-profits facing resource challenges that are difficult to overcome locally. We focus on grassroots programs led by visionary leaders who are tackling critical issues in health, sustainability, and education. Our goal is to complement and enhance their local efforts through strategic investments of time, resources, and connections. By providing financial support and additional resources, we aim to amplify the impact of these dedicated organizations and empower them to address their communities' needs effectively.

Our Vision

Our vision is to select and support non-profit programs with a strong potential for success, high trustworthiness, and a clear need for resources. We focus on programs that drive meaningful change within local communities, ensuring that financial investments are maximized for greater impact. By partnering with us, our donors can be assured that their contributions will make a tangible difference, providing them with a clear and positive sense of their impact on local communities worldwide.

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Our Vetting Process

World Kindness Coalition selects programs with:

  • Visionary leaders

  • A focus on sustainability, education, or health

  • grassroots, community focused tactics

  • in existence more than 5 years

  • existing funding sources

  • a track record of success and quantifiable results

  • documented plans for future impact

  • multifaceted impact to the greater local community

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Become a Donor

Your support can transform regional communities and create lasting, visible change. The World Kindness Coalition seeks out and invests in high-impact programs worldwide that truly uplift those in need.

By joining this effort, you’ll be part of a community of donors driven by kindness, making a real difference in the lives of many.

Donate now through our financial steward, Village Volunteers, and help us support Common Ground for Africa!

James Crenshaw

Meet the Team

Director of Philanthropy

James Crenshaw

James seeks out visionary leaders internationally that are a good fit for World Kindness Coalition to support.

Michael Poegl

Corporate Giving Manager

Michael Poegl

Michael meets with international companies based in the United States who recognize that gifting to the local community benefits everyone.

World Kindness Coalition

Based in Richmond, VA
2920 W. Broad St.,
Richmond, VA 23230

WorldKindnessCoalition@gmail.com

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