our 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 also provides 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-disaster emergency assistance throughout the globe with special attention to the needs of children, who often suffer disproportionately in the aftermath of such tragedies. These aims are accomplished through strategic grant investments to achieve one or more of three goals:

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 provide philanthropic assistance to organizations in South Africa, UK, and 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.