about us
The ELMA Philanthropies Services acts as the services arm of the ELMA Group of Foundations. From locations in New York, Cape Town and Dar es Salaam we develop program strategies, identify and explore grant making opportunities, monitor grant performance, and establish philanthropic relationships for the Foundations.
The ELMA Group of Foundations provides major philanthropic assistance to children and communities in Africa and to selected programs in the USA and the UK. It is also a provider of humanitarian relief to help people affected by disasters in any region of the world.
The ELMA Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of Africa’s children and youth through the support of sustainable efforts to relieve poverty, advance education, and promote health.
The ELMA Relief Foundation’s mission is to provide post-emergency disaster emergency assistance throughout the globe with special attention to the needs of children, who often suffer disproportionately in the aftermath of such tragedies.
The ELMA South Africa Foundation funds selected programs not aimed specifically at children, within the country of South Africa.
The ELMA Music Foundation’s mission is to provide philanthropic assistance to organizations in South Africa, the UK, and the USA that either provide music education to underprivileged children and youth or provide assistance to members of the music community who undergo personal and financial hardship.
our values
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Commitment to improving children’s lives with a primary focus on health and education initiatives
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Capacity building in Africa
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Utilizing grant making and investment as a catalyst for systemic change
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Supporting grassroots, community-based initiatives alongside large scale regional, national or international programs
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Sustainability of programs beyond the grant term
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Utilizing and supporting the creation of evidence based decision making tools