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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

WE ARE SOUTHERN CHILDREN’S ADVANCEMENT ORGANIZATION

Founded in 2006 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, SCAO is a non-profit organization that seeks to support community-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) assisting women, orphans, and other needy children in the southern hemisphere.

The organization’s goal is to work with NGOs, grassroots organizations, and women’s associations that empower children and women to become self-reliant. We hope to use these resources to help them become members of their communities by promoting self-sufficiency through education and the transfer of professional skills.

VISION

We envision that women, orphans and vulnerable children in the Global
South will have a better life, access to improved education, and a better future; that they will become self-reliant individuals, able to contribute to the advancement of their communities.

MISSION

The Southern Children Advancement Organization (SCAO) exists to provide
financial resources and other support to local NGOs, self-help community associations and grassroots organizations in developing countries. Our partners will work to empower children and women to become self-reliant members of their societies and will contribute to sustainable economic development.

JOIN US

We’re looking to build and grow this nonprofit into an organization that can help families end the cycle of poverty. If this is your passion and you are not afraid of hard work, reach out to us today to learn more about our volunteer opportunities!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Founder & President Bekele Bengessa Hirbe partners with an amazing and dedicated team of professionals to achieve SCAO’s goals and mission.

HAWI BEKELE BENGESSA

Vice President

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