What are the administrative and fundraising expense percentages of Bread and Water for Africa®?

For our fiscal year 2023, our administrative and fundraising percentage was just 0.10%.

What percentage of funds go directly to programs?

For our fiscal year 2023, 99.9% of all Bread and Water for Africa®‘s funds went directly to programs.

Does Bread and Water for Africa® provide relief or development assistance to African people?

We are committed to long-term development. Our funding and support goes to programs which give people the opportunity to reach self-sufficiency, be healthy and gain an education. In rare circumstances where disasters occur near our existing program sites, Bread and Water for Africa® may respond to the needs with funding for relief efforts, but our overall mission is for development and not relief.

How is Bread and Water for Africa® different from other organizations that do work in Africa? 

We support grassroots initiatives. We provide funding to local, qualified, and registered African organizations and work in partnership with these organizations to implement their community accepted and locally appropriate ideas and programs. We provide support so that local people can make the difference in their communities, solving problems, communicating, learning new techniques, sharing these ideas and leading by example to make positive changes in their immediate environment.

How do I get materials about Bread and Water for Africa® to distribute in my workplace?

Just send us an email info@africanrelief.org or call us at (703)317-9440 and tell us how many Annual Reports, newsletters, calendars or other promotional items you would like, the address you would like them shipped to and the date by which you need them and we will send them out.

How can I represent your organization at a state employees’ campaign event in my area?

If you would like to represent Bread and Water for Africa® at a state employee campaign event in your workplace or area, please send us an email, info@africanrelief.org. Let us know the date you need our materials and the address where you would like to receive our informational brochures and promotional materials. We will also send you a Frequently Asked Questions brochure about Bread and Water for Africa® so you can easily answer any questions state employees may have about our organization.