WELCOME
GO! is a Canadian non-profit that partners with motivated individuals in East Africa who have sustainable project ideas to positively impact their community. GO! works hand in hand with its partners in the planning, funding, creation, operation of their project until it becomes self-sufficient.
About GO!
GO! is a Canadian non-profit that partners with motivated individuals in East Africa who have sustainable project ideas to positively impact their community. GO! works hand in hand with its partners in the planning, funding, creation, operation of their project until it becomes self-sufficient.
GO! believes in the power of sport and education to open doors and provide pathways to a brighter future. By supporting community-initiated, youth-focused projects, GO! is providing opportunities for youth to reach their fullest potential and become valuable members of their community.
GO! Values
100% volunteer run
Everyone on the GO! Team donates 100% of their time and energies to helping our projects succeed. Since inception, GO! members and directors have dedicated thousands of hours to help our projects become a reality.
Funds raised go directly to the projects
Funds raised do not go towards office space, airfare or any other non-project related expenses. GO! founder, Amanda Furst covers all her expenses (including airfare, visas, insurance, vaccinations, and living costs) while volunteering for GO! whether in Canada or East Africa. GO!’s administrative expenses are minor and mainly consist of website-related expenses. Our fundraising and marketing expenses are extremely minimal thanks to our incredible volunteers and corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
Community-initiated & Community-run
GO! projects are the dreams and visions of the its partners. It is the partners that envision the project and are dedicated to make it work, day in and day out. GO!'s role is not to impose ideas but rather collaborate with our partners in the planning, funding, and implementing of every project to ensure it becomes sustainable and self-sufficient.
Believe in potential
While some organizations prefer to focus on pain and poverty to raise funds, that is not and will never be GO!’s approach. The GO! team has seen first-hand all the amazing people in East Africa who are committed to making their community a better place. GO! focuses on the positive and on all the potential that is seen every day. Thanks to the dedication of GO!’s partners, children have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential!
Sustainability & self-sufficiency
GO! strives to support projects that are not only sustainable, but also have an ability to become self-sufficient. GO! provides initial funding and ongoing support for projects but works with our partners to implement income-generating initiatives so their projects can become less funding-dependent in the future.
Support for rural regions
While many organizations often focus on urban centres, GO! seeks to implement projects in the remote, and often overlooked rural areas. GO! works in areas where basic necessities such as running water and consistent electricity have yet to reach. Our goal is to provide children in rural areas many of the same opportunities as those living in urban centres.