SFA (Shalom For Africa), a Community Based Organization registered by the Nakasongola District Local Government in Uganda and registered in Texas as a nonprofit Charity organization under the name Shalom For Africa,
USA with EIN 45-4981978.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only in Africa. While Shalom For Africa participates in the broader international development community, our mission is specifically to assist Africa. As a part of that mission, we also work to build awareness about Africa across the world.
No. Shalom For Africa is an independent, private-sector charity. For example, Shalom For Africa is not affiliated anywhere. Also, Shalom For Africa is not a part of the U.S. government or the U.N. family of agencies. (NOTE: Shalom For Africa is one of the charities belonging to the major workplace-giving federation, Global Impact.)
No. Shalom For Africa is a grant-seeking organization. The funds we receive from individuals and grant-making organizations (such as foundations, corporations, the religious community, social and civic groups, U.N. agencies and other multilateral agencies, the U.S. government and other governments) enable us to carry out our assistance work in Africa.
No. The only exception is when Shalom For Africa supports students as a part of our assistance programs in Africa (for example, local primary school scholarships for AIDS orphans).
General information about employment with Shalom For Africa as well as specific job postings.
Unfortunately, Shalom For Africa does not have extra staff to assist with student research. But we are happy to recommend some of the excellent resources on the Web.
Yes. Shalom For Africa is a private, charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Uganda Revenue Code. All gifts to Shalom For Africa are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by Uganda law.
Ninety-Two percent of every $1.00 you give to Shalom For Africa, 92% goes to program services and 8% goes to management, general and fund raising.
In general, Shalom For Africa accepts all kinds of in-kind contributions to meet emergency needs or other project needs that we identify. Ideally, in-kind contributors also donate money to pay overseas shipping costs (which can run to thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars).
If you cannot underwrite the shipment of your items, the best way to help is by donating funds to Shalom For Africa. That way, Shalom For Africa can purchase needed items from local vendors in Africa, at lower prices and without incurring shipping costs.
If you have a relatively small collection of items to donate, we suggest that you donate them to a worthy cause in your own community. Your items would reach needy people, and your generosity would not result in extra shipping expenses.
e-mail Shalom For Africa ‘s fundraising office, at info@shalomfafrica.com, outlining what you’d like to donate and your plans for funding the shipment to Africa.
Yes, Shalom For Africa welcomes gifts of stock.
If you are already in an African country where Shalom For Africa works, we probably can make use of your generous in-kind gift. E-mail the details to info@shalomfafrica.com or contact Shalom For Africa ‘s local country office.