FOUNDATIONS/ORGS.

Foundations and other organisations play an increasingly active role in charitable work. Lessons learned from many years of charity and aid work, together with greater global transparency, are driving the need to be able to show results. Hand in Hand represents an attractive partner for charity investors.

How we work with you

Hand in Hand is dedicated to bringing real value both to the poor that we serve and to our partners:

• We are always guided by the principle of integrity, and never compromise the values that guide us: dignity, hope, and choice for the poor that we serve.
• Hand in Hand sees many foundations and other organisations who share our values of self-help and efficacy in the fight against poverty.
• We also understand that partners are taking a growing interest in the projects they support. We therefore work hard to adapt our programmes to meet the specific needs and statutes of our partnering foundations and organisations.
• Hand in Hand employees have varied backgrounds, and are drawn from the corporate, government, and NGO worlds, which makes it easy for us to understand our partners’ needs. We understand and respect the requirements to show clear results, demonstrate transparency, and align programmes to specific criteria, as well as the needs of the organisation and its stakeholders themselves.
• Hand in Hand’s marketing teams in India, Europe and the USA work closely with our partners to design programmes to suit their individual profiles.
• Such programmes could involve supporting women’s entrepreneurship, getting children back into school, providing healthcare support, creating environmentally sustainable projects, or setting up Citizens’ Centres.
• An initial idea is usually worked out between the partner and Hand in Hand. This is followed by fine-tuning and detailed budgeting on site in the projects.
• Foundations and other organisations appreciate Hand in Hand’s expertise in establishing and achieving clear goals, with highly transparent budgets and accessible, friendly staff.
• Our projects are always open to site visits. We value feedback and see input from our partners as chances to grow and learn.
• Our Advisory Councils are open to representatives from our partners, to help ensure high transparency and participation.