Cwef - USA

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“1.10 Grants given in 2024 sent to Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation for International Rural Community Development: March 12,000; July 20,000; September 10,000; December 30,000. 1.16 Other expenses General Fundraising Expenses, General Office Expenses = 5450. Part III: Primary Exempt Purpose: CWEF-USA is a non-profit organization founded in 2020 by Lutheran Christians with a desire to support rural community development efforts in partnership withlocal non-profits in Asia. CWEF-USA exists to educate and equip young people from disadvantaged communities, helping them to emerge from poverty to serveand inspire hope in others. Several key initiatives being funded by CWEF-USA grant funds: Educational scholarships and youth development support for secondary school and university students from low-income communities and difficult family backgrounds in rural China and Cambodia, allowing these high-potential young people to stay in school and complete their education. Beyond financial support, CWEF staff, local partners, and volunteers invest in these students to equip them for life after school through enrichment activities that build resilience, leadership skills, and readiness for university or career. Youth Mental Health Support designed to help address developmental challenges faced by disadvantaged youth in Chinas rural Yunnan Province, including left-behind children, children in relocated communities, and children from ethnic minority villages. Through targeted interventions like life skills courses, mental health camps, professional case counseling services, and capacity-building activities for social workers and community advocates, the project seeks to enhance the resilience and personal growth of young people while fostering a supportive environment for their holistic development.”