Contact
Please address your inquiries
in writing only to:
Elmos Foundation
Sabine Montino
Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 1
D-44227 Dortmund
Email: info[at]elmos-stiftung.de
Purpose of the Foundation Regional Fight Against Poverty, Development Cooperation
The Elmos Foundation promotes development cooperation with non-profit cooperation partners to assist people in the global south. Engineers Without Borders is a long-time partner and the cooperation with Sambhava and Eruisaku has been ongoing for many years as well.
Example: Education for Orphans in Nigeria — Eruisaku Foundation for Orphans and Education
Eruisaku is a non-profit organization that supports orphaned, homeless, and disabled children in Nigeria who are not attending school. But Eruisaku is more than just an orphanage. Rather than focusing exclusively on providing a home, the association supports schooling of the disadvantaged children. Eruisaku aims to improve the children’s lives over the long run and to reduce poverty in society. The orphanage is being continuously expanded.
The work is centered on the belief that every child deserves a fair chance. Eruisaku actively accompanies children on their journey toward a self-determined future. In addition to providing education and housing, the organization also supports children in acquiring practical skills.
A well was built near the facility with the help of donations to supply drinking water to the orphanage and school. The Elmos Foundation was also able to contribute to this project.
Example: Group Home for Children in Nepal - Building a better Future for Nepalese Children - Sambhava
Sambhava was founded by two educators in 2015. Both were in Nepal during the devastating earthquakes. The association operates a group home, the “Nest”, for 12 children in need and helps more children attend school and participate in sports such as dancing and taekwondo. The Elmos Foundation has been supporting the association since 2019.
The care provided in the residential group gives the children the opportunity to obtain a good school education. We greatly value the personal contact we have with our project partners and always keep ourselves informed about the current situation. We are always delighted to hear when young people have achieved good school grades and can go on to attend college.
Beispiel: Sanitary Facilities for Primary School in Uganda - Engineers without Borders
The Elmos Foundation has made a donation to Engineers Without Borders to ensure safe sanitation at Nakiwaate Primary School near the town of Nakifuma in Uganda. This contribution has enabled the construction of new sanitary facilities for the approximately 250 children at the primary school.
Access to education, sanitary facilities, and hygienic conditions is not a given in many parts of Uganda. Thanks to the donations and the efforts of Engineers Without Borders, the water supply at Nakiwaate Primary School was stabilized, the well was repaired, and rainwater harvesting via the school roofs was made possible.
In addition, the project group conducted workshops and training sessions for teachers, caretakers, and the village community to raise awareness of hygiene and resource conservation. In the next phase of the project, part of the school roof will be renovated to create better learning conditions in the long term.
The Elmos Foundation is delighted to be part of this project, which promotes education and health.
