NURTURING HOPE

Annual Report 2024

Unbound’s annual report reflects the positive impact supporters made in the lives of individuals and families in our programs around the world in 2024.
CRITICAL NEEDS FUND

2x support for families in crisis

The Critical Needs Fund helps those most in need recover from emergencies like disasters, health crises and economic setbacks, so they can stay on track toward lasting change. Gifts are matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $50,000 — through Aug. 31.
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News from the Unbound world

People experiencing poverty deserve the opportunity to chart their own path out, as well as have access to the right tools and support to make it achievable. Unbound and our partner, Fundaciòn Paraguaya, show that when organizations collaborate and empower those directly affected by poverty, real change happens.
ANNUAL REPORT PROVIDE RELIEF NEWS

Where your money goes

Responsible, transparent financial management is a hallmark of Unbound. We ensure contributions work hard to meet sponsored friends’ needs, resulting in top ratings from independent charity evaluators.

In 2024, 91.1% of Unbound’s expenses went toward program support, with more than $112.4 million in direct assistance to our programs around the world.

We’re committed to keeping our costs low to send the maximum amount of support where it’s needed most. Our sponsored friends, and our sponsors, deserve that.

 

91.1%

program support

3.9% administration

5% fundraising

Source: 2024 Financial Statements

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NEWS & STORIES

Latest stories from our friends around the world

  • A young man and his mother sit in chairs facing each other as they go over their finances in their home in Guatemala.
    Child Sponsorship| Global
    Redefining poverty: Benefits of cash transfers
    A decentralized approach that includes supporting families in poverty with direct cash transfers and goal setting could lead to the elimination of global poverty.
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  • An elder woman and a young female doctor in the Philippines smile with their arms around each other, a crowd of people in the background.
    Elder Sponsorship| Philippines
    Empowering elders with diabetes care and education
    Sponsored elders like Herminiana get diabetes support and medical care through a pilot program in the Philippines.
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  • An electrician wearing a hardhat stands on a roof as he works in El Salvador.
    Scholarship Program| El Salvador
    Scholarship sparks career in electrical trade
    A dream, passion and support yield bright career as an electrical trade technician for Unbound scholarship program alumnus.
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