Shelter For Life International, Inc.
Shelter For Life International, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of SFL is to demonstrate God's love by enabling children and families affected by conflict and disaster to rebuild their communities and restore their lives, irrespective of religion, gender, ethnicity, and politics. SFL specializes in providing sustainable housing, infrastructure, and community development solutions for internally displaced persons, refugees, ecological migrants, and disaster victims. SFL has about 25 years experience in housing and infrastructure projects (schools, clinics, roads, bridges, water supply systems, etc.); disaster mitigation measures; community development; and emergency relief distribution. Cultural sensitivity, community participation, and appropriate technologies are an integral part of our programs.
About
SENEGAL PROGRAM:SHELTER FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL (SFL) HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE CASAMANCE REGION OF SENEGAL SINCE 2012. DUE TO A DECADES-LONG CIVIL WAR, THE CAPITAL AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN THIS REGION HAD BEEN STAGNANT. SFL'S WORK IN THE CASAMANCE IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING MARKET CONNECTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CASHIEW SECTOR, WHICH INCLUE RECONSTRUCTION OF ROAD-NETWORKS, STRENGTHENING OF CASHEW PRODUCTION AND TRADDE, AND FACILITATING INVESTMENT IN CASHEW VALUE CHAINS. ONE OF THE PROJECTS IN SENEGAL, WHICH IS FINANCED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WORKS WITH CASHEW FARMERS. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT ARE TO DEVELOP KEY MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITATE FINANCE TO CASHIEW-RELATED ENTERPRISES, IMPROVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ON CASHIEW FARMS, AND ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF CASHIEW PROCEDURE TO ORGANIZE FOR GREATER BARGAINING POWER. IN 2019, SFL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF 14 KILOMETERS (KM), AND STARTED WORK ON AN ADDITIONAL 40KM, OF ROADS IN 2019, CONNECTING FARM COMMUNITIES IN THE CASAMANCE TO NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MARKETS. ADDITIONALLY, SFL WORKED WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL BANKS TO INITIATE THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN CASH VALUE CHAIN, INCLUDING HARVEST-PROCESSING AND TRADE TO REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. FURTHERMORE, THE TEAM MOBILIZED EXISTING FARMER-ASSOCIATIONS AND COOPERATIVES TO WORK ON IMPROVING THEIR MEMBER-FARMERS PRODUCTION CAPACITY, PROVIDED TRAINING ON CASHEW-CULTIVATION, AND STARTED WORK ON THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING CERTIFICATES AS ORGANIC-CASHEW PRODUCERS. A SECOND PROJECT, FINANCED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREA OF POPULATION, REFUGEES AND MIGRATION, IS TO INITIATE AND FACILITATE A REPLICABLE PROCESS FOR THE RETURN OF DISPLACED POPULATION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES OF ORIGIN. IN 2019 SFL FACILITATED THE CONSTRUCTION OF 277 DURABLE SHELTERS, CONSTRUCTED 300 LATRINES AND BUILT AND INSTALLED 10 DRINKING WATER WELLS. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT ARE SELECTED FROM AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES OF FORMER REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED POPULATIONS, WHO HAVE COME BACK TO CASAMANCE
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Shelter for life international, inc. exists to demonstrate god's love by enabling people affected by conflict and disaster to rebuild their communities and restore their lives.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “To enable people affected by conflict and disaster to rebuild their lives and communities.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is WI.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 10201 WAYZATA BOULEVARD NO 230, MINNETONKA, MN, 55305.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 9 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $25,171.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1989.
- The organization pays $1,306,196 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,605 in fundraising expenses.