“We plant seeds that one day will grow. We are prophets of a future not our own.”
HOW IT WORKS.
We Give Together is a community committed to meaningful change in hard places. We are in the process of building two portfolios of ministries in the form of funds, the Baobab Fund and the Baraka Fund. Launching each fund involves a three-step process of sourcing, sharing and accompanying.
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We source, in partnership with trusted friends, a portfolio of ministries for potential partnership, giving deference to the strengths, desires and needs of ministry leaders.
We present this portfolio of ministries to a group of advisors for prayer and consideration.
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We present the portfolio of ministries in the form of a fund, or funds, at our annual gathering, along with a summary analysis for each ministry.
Partners are invited to support a fund, ideally with a three year commitment.
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Following a ministry self assessment, we offer capacity-building and project grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.
We source local and near culture coaching, or peer mentoring, creating contextual plans with ministry leaders, rather that relying on a one-size fits all approach.
Accompanying ministries includes prayer, updates and sharing during an annual partners gathering as well as optional quarterly calls.
Known as the tree of life, the baobab (pronounced bay-o-bob) can survive prolonged periods of drought while nourishing whole communities with the water stored in its trunk. Baraka, meaning “a blessing that is poured out and endures,” implies a posture of kneeling, humility and divine favor.
“No one has a right to sit down and feel hopeless. There is too much work to do. ”