The Draper Richards Foundation was founded in 2002. Funders William H. Draper, III and Robin Richards Donohoe, venture capitalists who have run highly successful funds together, believe in the power of innovation and passionate individuals to change the world. The Draper Richards Foundation provides selected social entrepreneurs with funding specifically and solely for entrepreneurs starting new non-profit organizations. Mapendo won a 2007 Draper Richards Fellowship.
Mapendo International maintains a close strategic partnership with the Institute for Global Leadership at Tufts University, having received critical support throughout its development from the Institute and its Director, Sherman Teichman. Click here for an interview with Sasha Chanoff in which he discusses the partnership.
The Austrian-based Waldzell Institute brings together world leaders - including Nobel Laureates, scientists, artists, and leaders in various fields - to Benedictine Melk Abby to discuss how an individual can change the world. Mapendo was named a Waldzell "Architect of the Future" in 2006.
Mapendo Refugee Clubs & Collaborating Organizations
U.S. High School, University, and Graduate (MA, JD, PhD) Students:
Get involved with Mapendo to help Africa's forgotten refugees! Mapendo is interested in collaborating with existing student groups and founding "Mapendo Refugee Clubs" where there is sufficient student interest.
These groups and organizations pledge to work with Mapendo to assist at-risk refugee groups, in ways appropriate to the members' interests and skills.
Contact the Mapendo Club representative at your school for more information.