When Sallo arrived in Southeast Asia in 2006, he volunteered for a small charity in Thailand. Sallo reflected on the general impact and effectiveness of development projects and concluded that the main challenge of small, local organisations is their limited access to funds. They simply lack the time, knowledge and network to find financial support for their community-driven projects. This often results in the failure or cancellation of these valuable initiatives.
Sallo was committed to change that situation and founded the ‘Philanthropy Connections Foundation’ in 2011 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main goal of PCF is to ensure funding for projects that truly support people in need. To achieve that, PCF connects local project initiatives with sponsors who want to support deserving and (cost) effective small-scale projects. PCF aims to break the poverty cycle, provide sustainable solutions and create opportunities for marginalised people by fulfilling basic rights and essential needs such as education, health and nutrition, sanitation and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Within just a few years Philanthropy Connections had already proven its effectiveness. What started as Sallo’s personal desire and commitment to make a difference for people in need, has evolved into a well-established foundation. PCF supports disadvantaged communities in three countries (Thailand, Cambodia and Burma) and a large group of beneficiaries, which is still growing. You can find a full list of projects PCF supports
here.
Although Philanthropy Connections is founded and led by Sallo, the achievements are credit to the entire team. Sallo is incredibly grateful for the constantly growing support from dedicated donors, volunteers, staff members and other supporters of PCF.
