What does The 1010 Project do?
The 1010 Project is a nonprofit organization that provides income-generating grants to indigenous development partners in Kenya and raises awareness in the United States on behalf of the global poor.
Our strategy is simple.
We serve to advocate for and empower the work of social entrepreneurs. A social entrepreneur is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses his or her own initiative to organize, create, and manage a venture to make positive social change.
Where does the organization’s name come from?
The 1010 Project derives its name from John 10:10, where Jesus states, “The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but I have come so that you might have life, life to the full.” The 1010 Project believes that poverty steals, kills, and destroys life all over the world, and it should be the work of people of faith to alleviate global poverty. The 1010 Project is not registered as a religious organization, nor does it restrict its aid and/or personnel to those of a specific creed. That being said, it is a faith-motivated organization, made up of some people who are putting their faith into action by serving alongside the poor. The 1010 Project is a humanitarian and advocacy organization.
Why were we created?
Specifically, this nonprofit organization is formed to:
Research specific impoverished regions through engagement with those living in poverty, network with other organizations committed to alleviating poverty, and explore micro-development strategies;
Educate those in affluent countries on the issues impoverished peoples face through communicating their needs, providing educational resources, and motivating groups and individuals to take action;
Connect the needs of impoverished regions with the resources of potential donors by partnering with existing projects, initiating new projects, and creating opportunities for donors to engage personally;
Solicit financial support and other forms of involvement from individuals and groups in the United States and abroad who support our mission;
Maintain an attitude of service in the research, development, and implementation of any projects.
What are our values?
Poverty Matters
We believe that the poverty of our global neighbors should be on our hearts and minds as we go about daily life. Because our choices have the power to both negatively and positively impact others around the planet, we must be proactive in addressing global poverty.
Relationship Matters
It is neither adequate nor effective enough to simply deliver aid; entering into a relationship with those we are serving and those who serve us is imperative. These relationships allow us to see that the delivery of aid and assistance is a reciprocal act. There is much we have to learn and understand from our global neighbors. In as such, we are intentional about investing the time, energy, and overall effort in building friendships across borders and cultures.
Justice Matters
The existence of poverty on a globe of plenty runs counter to our notions of justice. That much of the world’s resources are consumed by a few while the rest of the world struggles for daily survival is an injustice that can and must be corrected. Poverty is a human rights issue because adequate food, clean water, shelter, health care, education, and employment are all attainable for every member of humanity.
Community Matters
Never before have communities been able to connect globally with one another with such ease and efficiency. Globalization and communication technologies have created a world of unprecedented interconnectedness and interdependence. However, the global poor remain marginalized and are not recipients of the benefits that globalization and global economic growth afford.
