About Generation Rising
Generation Rising is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Latin America through Christ-centered education.
Our Mission
Our purpose is to foster a generation that makes positive changes in families, communities, and countries.
By providing education that empowers children to take charge of their own future, they are able to later lift their families out of poverty and become leaders that ignite change in their communities.
Together with you, we co-invest with communities in Paraguay, Nicaragua and Honduras.
Our Cornerstones
We are church-based.
We partner with existing churches in Latin America who want to reach the children in their neighbourhoods through Christian education.
We are accountability partners.
Whether it’s a school construction or teacher training—community members and parents are expected to co-invest with us by providing funds, materials or sweat equity according to their means.
We are locally led.
At Generation Rising, Canadians stay on Canadian soil. We trust in the power of local leadership to drive lasting change! As a result, aside from our annual mission trip, we do not send our staff abroad for day to day operations.
Our Faith
We believe...
In God: the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and that all Scriptures – both Old and New Testament – are the inspired Word of God and as such the ultimate authority for belief and behavior.
That Jesus Christ became human, suffered, and was crucified for our sins. We believe in His resurrection. All persons who repent and come to Him can have forgiveness of their sins, and receive eternal salvation.
That true faith will lead us into service to believers and unbelievers alike. The poor and destitute, ‘the least of these’, need us more now than ever.
That all women, children and men are created equally in the image of God, and that every human being is longing for community, dignity, and restoration with God the creator.
That all existence is created by God, and human life is sacred. Only God can give and take life. The deliberate taking of life by one human being of another, is therefore contrary to the will of God. We believe in the non-violent resolution of conflict.
That Christ commended the church to go into all the world to preach the Gospel to every creature, baptizing and teaching those who believe.
Meet Our Team
Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission.
Your Donation At Work
We are committed to transparency and to responsibly managing the support entrusted to us.
Though program evaluation, strategic planning, and board governance, we leverage your contributions for maximum impact.
Our budget for the year 2020 is $1,972,950.
Charity Registration #: 832411094 RR 001
16% Grants Revenue
Foundations, churches and other charities.
84% Donation Revenue
From monthly donations and one-time contributions from faithful investors.
14% Admin & Fundraising Expenses
Including things such as payroll, events, communications and media.
84% Education Programs Expenses
Scholarships, school buildings, teacher training, social programing and school development in Latin America.
Your Good Works at Work
FAQs
Below are some of our most frequently asked questions.
Education prevents the cycles of poverty, save lives, empowers generations and promotes a peaceful society.
Education + The Gospel = Transformation
Children who receive an education are more likely to send their own children to school, preventing the transmission of poverty through generations.
If all children completed primary education, the under-5 mortality rate would fall by 15% in low and lower-middle income countries, saving almost a million children’s lives every year.
Education empowers women to make life choices and strengthens girls’ beliefs in their ability to achieve goals. Girls who go to school are less likely to marry prematurely or against their will.
Education continues to be identified as one of the key conditions for determining peace within societies.
A young person grounded in the Christian faith will develop the moral foundation necessary to create positive change in their families, communities and country.
Providing an avenue that leads to a relationship with Christ, develops an ethical moral compass that can guide generations.
Although schools accept children of all faiths and backgrounds, and never proselytize, they are unwavering in their commitment to introduce children to the love of God.
These schools are often the best chance a boy or girl has of escaping the cycle of inherited generational poverty and becoming self-sustainable adults.
You can donate by clicking on Donate in the top menu. Or you can make an electronic funds transfer to the email: donations@genrising.org. If you have any questions or need help with donating, please contact us.
You can find more ways to give and support by visiting our Ways to Give page.
Join Us in Making Change
Your support can empower communities and transform lives across Latin America. Get involved today!
