Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    Pact Vocational Program: The RBA Foundation is currently supporting a vocational training program located in the cobalt mining communities in the DRC. Specifically, the program is operating in six communities and provides vocational skills for at risk youth to provide an alternative to mining and break the cycle of poverty for recipients and their families.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $835.4K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    RESPONSIBLE RECRUITMENT: RBA FOUNDATION AIMS TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF EXPLOITATION COMMON IN FOREIGN MIGRANT WORKER RECUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES IN THE REGION BY TRANSFORMING THE MARKET FOR ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND INCLUDING WORKERS THEMSELVES IN DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO ONGOING CHALLENGES.THE RBA FOUNDATION WILL WORK TO IMPLEMENT A SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED PROGRAM, INCLUDING PUBLICLY AVAILABLE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, FOCUSING DOWNSTREAM TO DETECT AND ADDRESS FORCED LABOR. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL UPSTREAM WORK TO DEVELOP THE MATURITY OF LABOR AGENTS AND ETHICAL RECRUITMENT STANDARDS AND BETTER EDUCATE WORKERS AND FACTORY MANAGEMENT DIRECTLY.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $734.3K

  • Program 3 [2020]

    Grievance Platform: The Foundation is leading the development of an online cross-industry platform to screen and address grievances linked to smelters and refiners present in global supply chains. The platform provides a record and communication channel for identification, follow-up, and resolution of grievances.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $229.5K