2024 Annual Report
2024 marks the 10-year anniversary of the foundation and our most successful year to date…
Our programs are thriving, our financials are sound, and we have the most committed, united, and effective team hard at work in Africa and here in America.
As I reflect on all that has happened to bring us to this moment—the challenges and triumphs alike—I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all those who have helped make this this journey possible. Thank you.
In our Unite Scholars Program, we have now capped enrollment to 100 scholars at a time to ensure that we can provide our signature highly personalized and comprehensive support and care to each and every teenager and young adult in our charge.
In 2024, we launched our 18th Unite Club to expand our Unite soft skills and leadership curriculums to ~2,500 young people across four African countries. The Unite Hummingbirds have planted nearly 2,000 trees as part of our continued commitment to restoring and protecting the environment, and ~2,800 vulnerable Tanzanians have received essential food relief and living support through our Unite Blessings Campaign (which is operated by our Unite Scholars). We’ve also seen the successful growth of our Warrior for Change revolving interest-free loan program, reaching more than 54 entrepreneurs with business start-up funding, support, and education.
The team at the Unite Food Program is now processing more than 100 tons a month of maize flour, rice, beans, and cassava flour (the newest product to the line) and expanding its market into Zanzibar and other parts of Dar es Salaam.
And the list of successes goes on . . .
What is Unite’s superpower? Our people and our core principles.
The commitment, passion, and diversity of our team and scholars continues to impress, amaze, motivate, and inspire. Coming from some of the most remote and underserved villages and communities, our Unite “family” includes emerging doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, and lab workers; actuaries, accountants, tax experts, and entrepreneurs; architects, marine scientists, electricians, and engineers; marketing and communications professionals, filmmakers and reporters; artists, poets, singers, dancers, designers, and more.
And as we support our Unite Scholars in becoming the very best version of themselves, we remain united in our focus on and commitment to Unite’s core principles and values, which include:
Honesty and integrity. We do what we say we will do, and we own up to our mistakes and shortcomings. Open, honest, regular communication is the foundation of our success.
Commitment to excellence. No matter how “small” the task, we strive to deliver the highest quality results through hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
Curiosity and exploration. We investigate, explore, and question why things are as they are. We then use our creative, innovative minds to think outside the box and envision about how things may be improved. We seek opportunities and solutions where there may appear to be none.
Service and volunteerism. Everyone has something of value to give and even the smallest acts of kindness can go a long way in uplifting lives. And as we learn, we share. Individuals, families, communities, and nations alike rise up when knowledge is shared and minds are nurtured.
Collaboration. No one succeeds alone. We embrace partnerships and strive for outcomes that benefit all.
Dignity. We speak the truth and stand up for the rights of others. Every human is deserving of respect, dignity, and a life of opportunity. The responsibility is ours.
At 10 years, we have honed our focus and are seeing its impact. We are commited and thoughtful stewards to those who have given their time, talent, and treasure to Unite—with 100% of the support we receive going directly to the programs we operate. We have much to be thankful for and more to do. The work continues.
Yours in service,
Anne Wells