Help Sustain the Kabissa Network
Information Technology allows for a jump from the Third into the First worlds in one leap. It has a unique democratizing impact. Kabissa is successfully bringing this to Africa.
- John Githongo, Kabissa Board/Inuka Kenya
The Challenge
African organizations, especially small ones at the grassroots providing vital community services and courageous advocacy on behalf of their people on crucial issues, struggle to take advantage of the Internet and associated technologies. Regular access to the Internet is hard to come by which leads to people working in organizations not being able to learn useful tech skills or come up with creative ideas for using tech in support of their mission.
The Role of Kabissa
Kabissa (our name means completely in kiswahili) is an online platform run by volunteers where people and organizations working in Africa maintain their own profile pages, participate in group blogs and learn about relevant tech tools and strategies.
Our Longterm Impact
The 1500 African organizations now in our network (and more that will join as we grow) will be strengthened through their improved presence on the Internet and capacity to use tech, which will be reflected in the quality and sustainability of their programs.
We Need Your Help!
Kabissa has no employees and all work is done by volunteers or contractors. We depend on donations from individuals like you to cover our operating costs. Donations to Kabissa are tax deductible in the United States.
To make a one-time donation by credit card using PayPal, please click on the button below:
If you prefer to donate by check, please make your check payable to KABISSA and send it to:
Kabissa
9874 NE Yaquina
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
USA
Other Giving Options
Global Giving
Kabissa is proud to have a coveted place on Global Giving, a giving platform that connects you to the causes and countries you care about. You select projects you want to support, make a tax-deductible contribution, and get regular progress updates - so you can see how your gift is making a difference.
You can use Global Giving to donate to Kabissa projects while also supporting Global Giving. 15% of donations made via Global Giving go to covering their operations costs.
Aid for Africa
Aid for Africa is a unique partnership of some 80 select charities, all dedicated to solving the complex, inter-related challenges facing Africa. Organizations wishing to become part of the Aid for Africa partnership must meet stringent tests of fiscal accountability, governance and programmatic impact. Kabissa has been a member since 2004 and we are proud of our affiliation.
You can donate to us via the Kabissa Profile on the Aid for Africa website.
betterplace.org
On betterplace.org you find social projects from around the world or in your own neighbourhood. Projects you can directly support: by offering donations in money, kind, know-how, or time – as an individual or a company. On betterplace you can experience directly, in text and image, the concrete difference your contribution is making.
Razoo
Razoo is a trusted, easy, and innovative way to give and raise money online. Giving is a deeply personal and emotional choice. You care about a cause, want to help, or give back to an institution that made a difference in your life. Feel the joy and satisfaction you get when you give to something you really care about. That’s precisely the driving force behind Razoo.
You can use Razoo to Donate, Fundraise and Connect for Kabissa.Combined Federal Campaign #11021
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 300 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.
Please designate Kabissa's CFC# 11021 to donate to Kabissa via CFC. Contact Tobias Eigen to discuss including Kabissa in your workplace charity campaign.
World Bank Community Connections Fund
The World Bank Community Connections Fund is an independent nonprofit organization set up to oversee the allocation of charitable donations raised via the Bank’s annual workplace giving program, known as the Community Connections Campaign. Staff make donations via payroll deductions or cash and also organize special fundraising events.
World Bank Staff can donate to Kabissa through Community Connections and have their donation go twice as far, since the Bank makes a 50 percent corporate matching contribution to all donations. For details and to donate, please contact Viki Betancourt at (202) 473-9127 or by email vbetancourt@worldbank.org. Please Contact Tobias Eigen to discuss including Kabissa in your office fundraising events.
The Small Print
Kabissa is a United States non-profit corporation exempt from federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible for U.S. citizens. For donors outside of the United States, please consult with your tax advisor about whether your donation will be tax deductible.
Click below to view our most recent independent audit and IRS Form 990.
Please also feel free to contact Tobias Eigen with any questions or if you want to talk about contributing to Kabissa.