Founded in 2019 - Cause Capitalism

The Goat Foundation

Giving Hope By Giving Goats

We give vulnerable widows in various communities within Africa a means to earn sustainable income and become self-reliant through goat farming in arid and semi-arid areas.

2019
Founded
Africa
Focus Region
Widows
Key Focus
The Goat Foundation community event with widows receiving goats and community leaders
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Goats Per Widow

About The Goat Foundation

The Goat Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded in 2019 under the principle of Cause Capitalism. Its aim is to give the vulnerable in various communities within Africa a means to earn sustainable income and become self-reliant, with its key focus being on vulnerable widows.

Cause Capitalism

A for-profit organization chooses a non-profit as a true sustainable partner, not as a gimmick.

Vulnerable Widows

Our key focus is empowering vulnerable widows in African communities.

Self-Reliance

Creating opportunities for sustainable income and independence.

Community Partnership

Working with local administrations, churches, and grassroot organizations.

Founder's Story

Meet Our Founder Steve Down

Discover the inspiring story behind The Goat Foundation and the vision that drives our mission to empower vulnerable widows across Africa.

Steve Down - The Goat Foundation Founder Story

The Vision Behind The Goat Foundation

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Our Programs Creating Sustainable Impact

We work in solidarity with vulnerable and excluded widows in society and participate in their struggle to eradicate poverty, hunger and injustice.

Goat Farming Initiative

Goat Farming Initiative

Climate Smart Agriculture

Providing pairs of goats to vulnerable widows in arid and semi-arid areas to create sustainable income and wealth.

Community Support

Community Support

Local Partnerships

Working with local administrations, churches and grassroot community-based organizations for poverty eradication.

Supporting Communities

Supporting Communities

Economic Circulation

Purchasing goats and resources directly from local farmers to create impact and increase cashflow in communities.

Why Us - Our Foundation

Our vision, mission, and goals guide everything we do in empowering vulnerable widows across Africa.

Our Vision

A world without poverty, hunger and injustice in which every widow enjoys the right to life with dignity.

Our Mission

To work in solidarity with the vulnerable and excluded widows in society and participate in their struggle to eradicate poverty, hunger and injustice.

Our Goal

A just social order brought about by vulnerable widows claiming their right to dignity and identity through earning sustainable income and becoming self-reliant.

Our Team and Allies

The Goat Foundation is what it is because of the passionate staff, friends and partners we have. We partner with several local administrations, churches and grassroot community-based organizations as well as women welfare groups that deal with issues of poverty eradication and food security among the vulnerable communities.

Passionate Staff

Dedicated team members committed to our mission

Local Administrations

Partnerships with government and civic organizations

Community Organizations

Grassroot groups and women welfare organizations

Throughout our execution, The Goat Foundation works with existing institutions who have essential knowledge and experience and enjoy the confidence of the poor and marginalized communities we target.

Supporting Communities Together

These goats and resources are purchased directly from the local farmers and community livestock owners, in a move to create an impact in the lives of the people within that community by increasing cashflow and supporting local farmers also create wealth.

Give Goats

Help us provide pairs of goats to vulnerable widows to create sustainable income.

Volunteer

Join our mission to empower vulnerable widows and create lasting change.

Partner

Explore partnership opportunities with our organization.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable widows?