Karibuni ~ Welcome

Covalent Global is building a greater network of people dedicated to improving communities in Africa (Kenya) and building a solid connection to people in America. Building community is our main focus this year and will consume most of our efforts. We invite you to help with this effort by getting in touch with us and telling others who may be interested in our cause.

Presentation @ Unite For Sight Conference / Yale

April 17th 9:10 - 10:40 a.m., Jason Higbee will be presenting the ideas behind Covalent Global Capital at the Unite for Sight Global Health - Innovation Conference at Yale University. He will talk about the importance of getting productive capital (money) into slum and village areas to help support the social needs of the community. There are no shortcuts here. Communities must have support structures and arts provided by African-led groups within their own village. He will also talk about how being part of this community leads to truly responsible grant making and truly better social impact.

Flash Me 4 Community

Do you know what flashing is? Most Americans don’t. To flash someone is simply calling someone and hanging-up before they answer. Why would you do such at thing? To be seen! while not spending any money (airtime). You are invited to flash me at, +1 617 237 0807. We are getting back in touch with our early supporters, donors, and the 350+ community groups in Kenya by calling them to learn more. These calls are quite a commitment taking several hours of the day, but we are dedicated to making them.

By flashing me, you help to update our phone records with current numbers. It also helps to move your name and number up near the top of our call list. You can also send updated information via email  jason@covalentglobal.org or SMS +1 617 237 0807.

Sasa, Mimi ninafanya kazi na translator. Unasema kiswahili tu au kisomali tu? Ni sawa! Tutasikiliza.
(Now, I am working with a translator. You only speak kiswahili or only somali? It’s ok! We will listen.)

Also, it would be good to see some people in America try this out - flash me!

About Covalent Global Capital

Covalent Global Capital helps community-based African-led charities by supporting the charitable giving of individuals in America. The community-based charities are many and varied in their location, causes, ethnicity, and size. We aim to provide a true cross-section of giving opportunities within Kenya while providing a depth of projects and charitable work unseen by any other public U.S. nonprofit. Diversity, anti-discrimination, and fair/proactive access is uniquely important to both America and within African countries.

We help select individuals (Grant Associates) give to these projects by participating in and supporting the grant making process. Funds from our endowment contribute to a Grant Associate’s personal giving to allow them to fund a full project in Africa, typically $15,000 - 30,000. The funds come in the form of fellowships, loans, and stipends awarded to the Grant Associate. We support the grant decisions of each Grant Associate by providing on-the-ground, in Africa, information before the grant is made. During the grant process, typically 1 - 2 years, we regularly monitor and keep both the donor and charity informed so they can realize the impact and importance of their work. We are part of the community in the villages and towns in Africa and we are part of the community of the donor in America. Our work is a transformative and dedicated experience that has real world impact.

Jason Higbee
Covalent Global Capital
jason@covalentglobal.org
+1-617-237-0807