A Grateful Farewell
After more than 14 years of supporting youth development and cross-cultural collaboration between the U.S. and West Africa, the Board of Directors of The Unite Foundation has made the decision to responsibly close the organization.
A core pillar of our work—collaboration with Peace Corps Volunteers in Togo—has been absent since 2020 with no current prospects for return. We had excellent Togolese collaborators who ran three successful camps on their own. But as we emerged from the pandemic it became clear that The Unite Foundation was not able to sustain board capacity and fundraising.
In order to live our values of cross-cultural communication and leadership, we have chosen to wind down intentionally and with care. All remaining assets went to a final grant to our Togolese partner, YMCA Togo, to develop a comprehensive impact evaluation and final camp alumni gathering, consistent with the core intent to support youth leadership in West Africa. We will share the results of their evaluation with you and with other organizations working toward these shared goals.
We want to thank you—our donors and supporters—for making everything possible. Your generosity has touched hundreds of lives, created meaningful educational and leadership opportunities, and helped build lasting bridges of friendship and learning.
We also want to encourage you to continue supporting young people in Togo through our partner organizations.
Pathways Togo: To give underprivileged Togolese girls the opportunity to complete their education, from middle school through university, and to create a class of female leaders empowered to make positive changes in their society.”
Peace Sisters: We help Girls Empower Themselves through education in Togo, West Africa
We are proud of what we've accomplished together. If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ on our website or feel free to reach out directly.
With gratitude,
Board of Directors
The Unite Foundation
info@unitefoundation.org | www.unitefoundation.org
The UNITE Foundation
Empowering Youth • Connecting Cultures
The UNITE Foundation wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.
Our History
What We Do
Founded in 2008, The UNITE Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to youth development. Though we are headquartered in Washington, DC our inspiration comes from across the Atlantic Ocean in the small West African nation of Togo. Each year, Volunteers with Peace Corps/Togo and Togolese non-profits work together to organize a youth development program unlike any other operating in Togo today: Camp UNITE.
Created in 2001, Camp UNITE is an educational summer camp that equips young Togolese with the life skills they need to overcome the challenges of growing-up in a developing nation. Many young people in Togo lack essential knowledge about health, gender equity, and the importance of education. Others are facing the difficulties of adolescence familiar to young people around the world. Camp UNITE has created a curriculum designed to give campers essential facts about health, wellness and education, but also the teamwork, communication, and leadership skills needed to put their knowledge into practice.
Four of the Volunteers responsible for organizing Camp UNITE 2007 were so inspired by the stories of the campers they served that upon their return to the United States, they decided to establish an organization that could serve as a source of support for this essential program. Working in partnership with our generous donors, The UNITE Foundation raises funds for an annual "Life Skills" grant to Camp UNITE. The funds we provide ensure the transformative experience of Camp UNITE remains available each summer to a new group of promising young West Africans.
FAQs on Closure of the Unite Foundation
1. Why is The Unite Foundation closing?
A core pillar of our work—collaboration with Peace Corps Volunteers in Togo—has been absent since 2020 with no current prospects for return. We had excellent Togolese collaborators who ran three successful camps on their own. But as we emerged from the pandemic it became clear that The Unite Foundation was not able to sustain board capacity and fundraising.
2. What will happen to my past donations?
All donations have already supported the Foundation’s programmatic work over the years. The Unite Foundation made a final grant to YMCA Togo to host an alumni gathering and perform an impact evaluation which we will share with donors and partner organizations to support ongoing youth leadership work in West Africa.
3. Are you refunding any donations?
No. Donations were tax-deductible contributions and have been used for charitable purposes in line with our articles of incorporation and IRS requirements.
4. Will you continue programming until the end of the year?
No. All programming has concluded. The remaining work involves administrative closure, legal filings, and distribution of assets.
5. Can I still make a donation?
We are no longer accepting donations. If you’d like to support similar work, we encourage you to continue supporting young people in Togo through our partner organizations.
Pathways Togo: To give underprivileged Togolese girls the opportunity to complete their education, from middle school through university, and to create a class of female leaders empowered to make positive changes in their society.”
Peace Sisters: We help Girls Empower Themselves through education in Togo, West Africa
6. How can I stay in touch or access past materials?
Our website will remain available through March 2026 for archival purposes. After that, you may contact us at info@unitefoundation.org for any historical or legacy-related questions.
7. How can I receive a receipt for a past donation?
If you need a receipt for a past donation, please reach out to info@unitefoundation.org and share the associated email address and date and amount of donation. We will strive to review the donation and provide a receipt within 7 days.
We will continue to update these FAQs if we receive additional questions.
Camp UNITE Togo
Eleven Years and Counting
