What Is CareNow?
Why Africa? Aren’t there people in our own country who are in need?
How does CareNow find the projects it supports?
Where does the money actually go?
Is my contribution tax deductible? How much of it goes directly to programs in Africa?
How are CareNow Programs Funded?
What is the CareNow foundations Privacy Policy?
CareNow is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to establishing and supporting effective medical clinics in African locations where the most basic healthcare is simply unavailable. We provide resources to existing medical clinics as well as assist with establishing new medical clinics in areas where no healthcare services currently exist. We coordinate the shipment of donated equipment, supplies, instruments and medications as well as provide funding for medical personnel and training.
CareNow was founded in 2005 and currently supports two clinics in the KwaZulu Natal area of South Africa as well as a mobile clinic in Zambia and a rural clinic in Tanzania.
The mission of CareNow is to provide essential healthcare to the world’s least served.
Why Africa? Aren’t there people in our own country who are in need?
We recognize there are many deserving people in our own community and country who are in need. We are very thankful for the many existing organizations focused on caring for those in need here in America. Our goal is to make a difference in other areas of the world where people are desperate for access to basic healthcare, but have little or nothing available. Our ultimate objective is to help build the foundation of self sufficiency in areas of the world which have suffered for decades with little or no access to medical attention, good education or a stable economy. These things must be in place for Africa to become a partner in the global community. Africa is our focus at this time.
People in Africa certainly do need our help, but in our modern global economy, Africa is not that far away and Africa is very relevant to our daily lives. Whether we know it our not, we also need their help. You see, we depend on Africa for a variety of things that many of us don’t think or even know about.
- Technology
Did you know that each of us with a cell phone is carrying around a small piece of Africa? It’s true. The metal Tantalum is what makes it possible for cell phones (as well as iPods, laptops and other portable electronics) to exude enough power to run such small devices. Tantalum is also responsible for minimizing the heat created from these electronics. This metal comes from an ore called Coltan which is found only in Australia, Brazil and Africa. However, 80% of the world’s Coltan reserves are located in Africa. -
Oil
For the first time ever America imports more oil from Africa than from the Middle East – totaling nearly 20 percent of U.S. oil imports. I’m also guessing that you probably didn’t know that African oil (specifically from the Gulf of Guinea) is of a quality much greater than almost anywhere else on the planet. It also contains very little sulfur and is therefore easier and less expensive to refine than elsewhere. Here’s an example of how Africa’s oil reserves affect us here in America. If there were upheaval in the Delta region of Nigeria on Monday and it affected output from one of the local oil refineries, the price of our gasoline in the U.S. might increase by as much as 5 cents a gallon by Wednesday of the same week! -
AIDS
The HIV/AIDS virus runs rampant across Africa and threatens the stability of every country on the continent. Significant progress has been made in recent years to stem the flow of newly infected patients, but there is much yet to do. If we are going to put a global stop to this ever-growing epidemic, we need to deal with it where it is most prevalent, Africa. Almost 8,000 Africans are infected with HIV every day while over 5,500 are killed by AIDS on a daily basis. -
Terrorism
Unstable countries in Africa have been known to breed terrorism, even Al Qaida. Known links between the unstable country of Somalia and the terrorist group Al Qaida have been reported. The country’s constant turmoil, poverty and proximity to Europe and the Middle East also make it a ripe haven for breeding terrorists. Many geo-political experts believe a stable Somalia is in the best interest of the free world if we are to win the war on terror.
How does CareNow find the projects it supports?
CareNow is very selective as to the projects it supports. Only organizations with integrity are partnered with in order to assure our donors their money is being spent wisely. While we encourage all of our projects to be compliant with local government regulations, we do not give funds directly to African governments in order for a project to exist. All projects are monitored to review progress in terms of expected goals for patients seen, education conducted, and finances. Regular reporting is required by all projects.
Where does the money actually go?
Funds to support projects are wired directly to the bank accounts of the respective organizations providing the actual care. Or, for example, when we send containers of supplies, equipment, and medications from the United States, funds are paid to the U.S. organizations responsible for securing and shipping the container.
Is my contribution tax deductible? How much of it goes directly to programs in Africa?
Yes, CareNow is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a publicly-supported non-profit institution, with a 501 (c) (3) classification. We have some donors who give to support our administrative costs. If a donor wishes to give to a particular project, 90% of their contribution goes directly to support the project directly.
How are CareNow Programs Funded?
Our donors contribute to both the operation of CareNow (our general fund) and to specific projects. If, however, a specific project is not fully funded, CareNow must pull from its general fund to cover the project costs. Individuals, families, businesses, and partnering organizations all contribute to the success of CareNow.
What is CareNow's Privacy Policy?
The CareNow Foundation Privacy Policy can be viewed at anytime here.