Partnerships

Sponsors

SHABELLE can be sponsored by corporations, schools, government grants, small businesses and individuals who want to invest in and empower Eastern African youth and young adults.

Sponsorship Form

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Who supports us

Five kinds of supporters

Support comes from several directions. What they have in common is a stake in making the path from education to career easier for people who did not start with an advantage.

Community-based organizations

Organizations rooted in the communities SHABELLE serves, who may want to co-sponsor programming or bring shared resources to a common effort.

Corporations and businesses

Companies with a presence in the region, or a stake in the local talent pipeline, who want their support to reach people directly.

Individuals

People who want to support education and career access directly, at any scale, because they believe the path should be easier to travel.

Government grants

Grant programs whose priorities include education access, workforce development or economic mobility. Potential funding channels, not current relationships.

Educational institutions

Schools, colleges and education organizations that want to support the transition work happening outside their own walls.

Grant funding is listed here as a potential channel. SHABELLE does not provide grant writing services, and no grant awards are claimed.

Sponsorship

Become a sponsor

SHABELLE offers three sponsorship levels. Fill in the form and our team will send you the current package details, including what each level includes and what it supports.

Three sponsorship levels, with details sent on request
Open to corporations, schools, small businesses, grant programs and individuals
Package contents and amounts change, so we confirm the current ones with you

Prefer to talk it through? Call +1 (651) 706-7140 or email info@shabellebridge.com.

Sponsorship form

Takes a minute. We will reply with the current package details.

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Events and booths

Participation beyond sponsorship

Some organizations want a presence at an event rather than general support for the work. A booth puts you in direct contact with the people attending: candidates at a hiring event, potential customers at a business gathering, students and families at an enrollment session.

Sponsorship levels and booth participation are separate things. Some organizations do one, some do both, and we will tell you honestly which fits what you are trying to achieve.

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Common questions

What sponsors usually ask

Do you have current sponsors?

We do not publish a sponsor list, and we do not claim relationships that have not been established. This page explains how sponsorship works and how to start a conversation.

What does sponsorship cost?

SHABELLE offers three sponsorship levels. Contribution amounts have not been published here, so the fastest way to get an accurate figure is to ask. Call +1 (651) 706-7140, email info@shabellebridge.com, or use the form below.

What do sponsors receive?

Package details are still being finalized, so we do not describe specific benefits on this page. Ask us and our team will tell you what is currently included at each level.

Can we sponsor a specific program?

Possibly. Directing support toward a particular program is worth discussing, though it depends on the program and the timing. Call +1 (651) 706-7140 or email info@shabellebridge.com and we will be straight with you about what is possible.

Do you accept individual donations?

Yes. Support is not limited to organizations. If you are an individual who wants to contribute, reach out using the form below and tell us that is what you are asking about.

Is sponsorship different from a booth?

Yes. Sponsorship supports SHABELLE's programs generally. A booth is a presence at a specific event, for organizations that want direct contact with attendees. Some organizations do both.

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