New foundation offers funding for water projects
Howard Lake | 12 May 2014 | News
The London-based World for People Foundation has opened its first call for funding applications as it seeks to fund social innovation projects that will permanently improve the living conditions of those most in need.
At first, the Foundation will focus on water production projects, and specifically those that involved the most technologically advanced solutions. Its first project will be related to the production of water from air.
However, the Foundation will consider funding other projects that enable sustainable community development.
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Funding and implementation partners
As well as inviting funding applications, the World For People Foundation Ltd is also seeking project partners to help ensure effective implementation.
How is the Foundation funded?
The World For People Foundation Ltd has three corporate sponsors that, together with their distributors and partners, provide the technology and funding for the Foundation to operate:
[list type=”check”]- WOR(l)D Global Group, Inc. will supply technology under license, that enables WFP to operate its projects.
- WOR(l)D Global Network Pte. Ltd. whose distributors have provided the initial funding for the Foundation and for the first projects selected.
- Power Clouds Pte, a renewable energy business with a mission to create the largest network of photovoltaic systems in the world
It does not engage in or authorise other independent fundraising campaigns.
Roberto Race, World for People Foundation
Roberto Race, Director of WFP, said:
“We are seeking to support Water projects that are community based, to ensure successful implementation of the water project”.
He added that water has been chosen as the theme because, according to a recent World Health Organisation and UNICEF study released in early 2013, over one third of the world’s population lack improved sanitation facilities, and 768 million people still use unsafe drinking water sources.
Project proposals can now be submitted online to WFP.
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