Questscope Ltd
Questscope Ltd
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About this organization
Mission
For over 25 years Questscope has walked alongside young people in Jordan and Syria whose lives are ravaged by war and poverty. We provide emergency assistance, alternative education, and mentorship. And places to bloom again where hope is possible.
About
QUESTSCOPE BEGAN ITS WORK IN JORDAN, WHERE IT DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, THE FIRST ACCREDITED NON-FORMAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE ARAB WORLD. THE PROGRAM ENABLES THOUSANDS OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAD LEFT SCHOOL TO CONTINUE THEIR STUDIES. IN ADDITION, QUESTSCOPE DEVELOPED ONE OF THE LARGEST CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN JORDAN, TRAINING 4,000 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FROM JORDANIAN UNIVERSITIES TO MENTOR 6,000 YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. QUESTSCOPE'S SUCCESS IN THIS AREA LED TO A JOINT INITIATIVE WITH THE JORDANIAN MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE WORLD BANK, EXPANDING THE QUESTSCOPE MENTORING MODEL TO EVERY JUVENILE CENTER IN THE COUNTRY. IN 2013, QUESTSCOPE ADAPTED ITS MENTORING PROGRAM TO THE PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUNG PEOPLE DISPLACED BY WAR AND VIOLENCE IN THE ZA'ATARI REFUGEE CAMP. QUESTSCOPE LAUNCHED A YOUTH CENTER THAT HAS REACHED MORE THAN 3,000 YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CAMP, COMPLETELY LED AND DIRECTED BY A CORE TEAM OF 40 VISIONARY SYRIAN VOLUNTEERS. IN THE CURRENT CRISIS INSIDE SYRIA, QUESTSCOPE SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF 4,000 STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS IN 100 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. OUR TEAM PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICINE, WATER/SANITATION, PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELING, PROTECTION CARE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE, AND EDUCATION FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, QUESTSCOPE HAS IMPLEMENTED SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNICEF, UNESCO, USAID, UNFPA, THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE WORLD BANK AND OTHERS. QUESTSCOPE CURRENTLY SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN JORDAN, SYRIA, AND GERMANY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To improve the quality of life in marginalized communities.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “See part iii, line 1.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as IL.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 615 FIRST AVENUE NE NO 500, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 10 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$170,209.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization pays $201,956 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $182,908 in fundraising expenses.