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We Invest in Human Rights
Quality Education
In today’s global and increasingly digital economy, the ultimate level of education achieved is most determinative of upward economic mobility and self-sufficiency. For economically disadvantaged children, education is the only way to change their socioeconomic paradigm.
The AJA Foundation invests globally in organizations providing hands-on, multi-year educational pathways to degrees or technical certifications beyond high school.
Fundamental Healthcare
Billions of people do not live close enough to medical centers or providers to access basic healthcare or are too poor to afford it. As a result, far too many medical conditions that are routinely treated in the developed world go untreated in the developing world. The same is true for prevention.
The AJA Foundation supports medical clinics and other initiatives that provide healthcare to populations in the developing world that would otherwise not be served. As a result, babies and their mothers are healthier, and many common medical conditions are easily treated or prevented altogether.
Spotlight on Water
Access to clean water correlates to better health, more education, gender equality and a stronger economy.
2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. This disproportionately impacts women and girls, who typically bear the burden of collecting water, and young children, who are most vulnerable to a myriad of serious health issues related to the inability to access clean water.
2.2
People lack access to safe drinking water
447
Children do not have access to water at school
300,000
Children under five die every year from issues related to unsafe water
News
AJA Foundation Commits to Providing Water to One Million People by 2035
In 2009, Andy Astrachan traveled to Mfuwe, a remote village in Zambia, to participate in the restoration of a collapsed well. That rehabilitated well provides water to approximately 300 people.
In the 15 years since, the AJA Foundation has partnered with UNICEF on two multi-year initiatives that have resulted in 275,000 people having direct access to clean water in Guinea. The Foundation has also provided water to 25,000 people living in rural Zambia in partnership with Makolekole.
Our next step is “Water 2035”, the Foundation’s announced plan to provide the funding necessary for an additional 700,000 people to gain access to water by 2035. When completed, the total number of people who will have gained initial access to water through our Foundation will be 1 million.
Mfuwe, Zambia
AJA Foundation Commits to Providing Water to One Million People by 2035
In 2009, Andy Astrachan traveled to Mfuwe, a remote village in Zambia, to participate in the restoration of a collapsed well. That rehabilitated well provides water to approximately 300 people.
In the 15 years since, the AJA Foundation has partnered with UNICEF on two multi-year initiatives that have resulted in 275,000 people having direct access to clean water in Guinea. The Foundation has also provided water to 25,000 people living in rural Zambia in partnership with Makolekole.
Our next step is “Water 2035”, the Foundation’s announced plan to provide the funding necessary for an additional 700,000 people to gain access to water by 2035. When completed, the total number of people who will have gained initial access to water through our Foundation will be 1 million.
Mfuwe, Zambia
Our Impact
Our Impact
$14 Million
As of April 2025, AJAF has awarded 439 grants, totaling over $14 million.
155 organizations
AJAF is proud to support the impactful work of 155 different organizations. 50 recipients have received over $20K, representing 95% of all donations.
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We prioritize funding organizations that focus on creating a sustainable impact. If your mission aligns with our values and areas of focus, we would like to hear from you.
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