Sakala International

Organization Overview

Sakala International is located in Camden, ME. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sakala International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

--- SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE SAKALA COMMUNITY CENTER WWW.SAKALA-HAITI.ORG A REGISTERED NONPROFIT BASED IN CITÉ SOLEIL HAITI THAT DOES COMMUNITY GARDENING PEACE-THROUGH-SPORTS ENTREPRENEURIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH THE PURPOSE OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. -- SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL EFFORTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN CITÉ SOLEIL AND THE COUNTRY OF HAITI WITH THE PURPOSE OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. -- SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION EFFORTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN CITÉ SOLEIL AND THE COUNTRY OF HAITI WITH THE PURPOSE OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INCLUDES: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE SUPPORT FOR SAKALA HAITI EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT INCLUDING PAYING TUITION AND FEES FOR SAKALA HAITI BENEFICIARIES TO GO TO SCHOOL AND THE AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS DAILY MEAL PROGRAM SPORTS PROGRAM CHESS PROGRAM COMMUNITY GARDENING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PILOT PROGRAM AND STRESS TRAUMA RELIEF PROGRAMS SUCH AS YOGA AND MEDITATION. SAKALA HAS PERFORMED THESE SERVICES ON A DAILY OR NEAR-DAILY BASIS IN 2021 DESPITE TIMES OF UNPRECEDENTED POLITICAL INSTABILITY AND VIOLENCE IN HAITI AND THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN 2021 THE COMMUNITY CENTER BECAME AN EVEN MORE CRUCIAL REFUGE FOR THE CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY OF CITÉ SOLEIL THAT HAVE BEEN ESPECIALLY IMPACTED AND TRAUMATIZED BY THE EVENTS IN HAITI.


INCLUDES ART CREATED FROM RECYCLED TRASH RECYCLING OF PLASTIC BOTTLES AND ALUMINUM CANS COMPOSTING TREE PLANTING AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MEANT TO ALSO CREATE JOBS.


IN AUGUST 2021 A STRONG EARTHQUAKE HIT SOUTHERN HAITI. THE SAKALA COMMUNITY CENTER WAS TOO FAR AWAY TO BE HARMED BUT SENT FUNDS FOR FOOD RELIEF IN THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH OF THE DISASTER AND HAS BEGUN AN AGRICULTURAL JOBS PILOT PROGRAM IN THE SOUTHERN CITY OF JEREMIE AS WELL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Young
Board Chair
$0
Arden Young
Board Member
$0
Janet Brown Brackett
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$237,695
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$237,695
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $237,695

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sakala International has recieved totaling $55,535.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$40,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,535
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