The Cardinal Philanthropies Foundation is a charitable foundation established under Swiss law with the exclusive purpose of promoting education in rural and underserved regions of Africa. The foundation pursues this mission through:

• Supporting primary and secondary schools in rural Africa by funding infrastructure development, school facilities, equipment, and teaching materials.
• Developing and disseminating educational and digital learning resources (e-learning tools, curricula, training materials) for use by schools, teachers, and pupils across partner regions in Africa.
• Supporting local implementing partners, including non-profit schools, educational NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve the quality and accessibility of schooling in underserved areas.
• Strengthening the capacity of educational institutions and educators in partner communities to deliver sustainable, high-quality education.

Eligible Recipients and Grant Restrictions:

The foundation makes grants exclusively to duly registered charitable and non-profit organizations engaged in the above listed educational activities. The foundation does not provide funding to:

• Individuals or private persons
• For-profit commercial entities
• Projects with a primary commercial purpose
• Individual scholarships or direct financial support to students

All funding is directed to institutions, schools, and educational projects that serve multiple beneficiaries and are operated by registered non-profit entities.

Geographic Focus:

The foundation works with partner organizations in selected countries and regions of sub-Saharan Africa