BRIDGING CONNECTIONS
For Disadvantaged Communities and
Those Forcibly Displaced by Conflict
What We Do
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We promote open source tools in order to evaluate and support projects.
Our innovations aim to:
Develop solutions that integrate into capacity building and training
Take position for social impact contributions to the UN SDG 2030 agenda
Provide business development services to social impact technology companies
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Through University events, we engage students, our next generation of change-makers, to engage and understand global challenges that will instill a sense of purpose in their future and careers. Our impact is multiplied by sharing, teaching, and inspiring the next generation to develop projects or to engage, volunteer, and contribute.
We currently support programs at the following universities:
Lehigh University
Susquehanna University
Temple University
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We are calling on private sectors, educational institutions, governments, and social impact investors to integrate current sustainability programs to SDG support and strategy.
Our funding initiatives:
Educate funders on the UN SDG 2030 agenda and opportunities to fund
Support philanthropies, nonprofits, NGOs and DAFs in SDG program development and knowledge transfer
Consult funding organizations on project evaluation and support of the UN SDG 2030 agenda
Prepare and deliver presentations to funding organizations interested in UN SDGs and global social impact
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Bridges 2030 assists forcibly displaced refugees through leveraging a network of connections that ease the burden of finding adequate care for the person or family. We are their advocates here and abroad.
I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something.
Books & Boots Program
Books & Boots is a program that combines futbol and education to share joy and life lessons with an emphasis on books, learning and education. Futbol can be a catalyst for life lessons such as teamwork, commitment, respect, and communication.
We partnered with Congreso of Latinos Unidos and Kensington Soccer Club to provide sessions that include a futbol trainer to teach basic skills, emphasizing the interaction, collaboration, and teamwork aspect of the sport. At the end of the session, each child was given a gift bag containing a soccer ball, a book, and a t-shirt.
We had an initial enrollment for the program of 25 children ages 5 to 8 years old. Help us continue to bring the joy of futbol and education to disadvantaged and displaced children in different corners of the world.
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
In the early 70's, Fernando’s family migrated to the US, a foreign land where they needed to adjust and prepare for a new life. The family was challenged by a language barrier and lack of understanding of their new surroundings.
This experience led Fernando and his family to connect with Philadelphia, PA-based Congreso of Latinos Unidos, a nonprofit supporting the Latino community in Philadelphia. Our initial efforts developed an after-school program for the younger children called Books & Boots. The program integrated the lessons from a team sport, soccer, with the need to build a good education.
Additionally, Bridges 2030 launched an annual program to provide Christmas gifts for the young children of families supported by Congreso. We donate gifts to 25 to 30 children and work with the Congreso staff for distribution in December.
Ukraine Crisis
The atrocities committed by the Russian invaders of Ukraine have resulted in over 7 million forcibly displaced Ukrainian citizens settling in various countries.
Many families have arrived in Philadelphia, PA. Bridges 2030’s initial efforts to assist them led to meeting Bishop Luke and the congregation at St. Nicholas Ukrainian church in Northern Liberties. Our initial fundraiser resulted in a donation of $7,500.00. Fundraising efforts continue around housing, furniture, work placement, and medical support.
We have also engaged in maintaining awareness and amplifying the voice of Ukraine and its citizens by delivering presentations to university students. Beyond Statistics is a presentation, available to any university, where we invite a Ukrainian citizen to share their journey to freedom.
Bridging Connections
For disadvantaged communities and those forcibly displaced by Conflict
Rally behind inspiring community-led solutions
Our purpose is to bring awareness to our shared global challenges by shifting the conversation from sympathy to empathy. We are no longer asking if we should help, but rather how we can help. Our goal is to bridge the gap between good intention and effective action with education, technology, and awareness. Together, we can ensure a healthy future for those in need.
Bridges 2030 is collaborating with The Migration Consortium in Warsaw, Poland, a group of nine nonprofits supporting the resettled Ukrainian communities, ConnectAid, a global solidarity network, and with a professional film production company, Be The Good Media, to produce a film of impact, quality, and emotions.
Beyond the Statistics will be distributed and presented to universities, NGOs, Cities and communities worldwide to ensure we amplify the voices of Ukraine. The efforts and support of the Polish NGOs delivering significant support and the comments of the Ukrainian people will highlight determination, courage, and inspiration in these challenging times.
“Bridges 2030 provides resources and a support system for myself and continues efforts to support my home country.”
— Yulia Bihun, Ukrainian Citizen
