the birthright project
groundwork
community partnership · partner memo
building economic dignity with local partners, round by round.
what this is
groundwork is how the birthright project moves support toward the needs that weigh heaviest on a community.
you are our partner on the ground. you show us where to help. we bring the support. you guide who grows next.
the goal is community wellbeing — people with more room to live, work, recover, build, and choose. that's how economic dignity grows.
when households spend less on what they must buy, they keep more of their own money — for school, rent, medicine, or a small business. we help people keep more today, then earn more tomorrow.
three ways we help
essentials — community pantry
a pantrytransfer program.
we take a heavy cost off their shoulders. one big basic, bought in bulk for many homes at once, so households keep that money.
even one round can change a lot. one good month can keep a child in school, or save a tool a household works with. we lift the weight at the right moment — then we keep building.
care
we cover a sudden big cost. a hospital bill or an emergency can undo years of work. we step in at the right time, so one hard event does not knock the community backward.
enterprise
the heart of our work.
we help people earn more — a women's business, a small trader, a cooperative, a young person with a skill — with tools, training, partnerships, or the support needed to grow.
essentials are the beginning. economic dignity is the destination.
how we work together
we build a simple yearly plan together, around three priorities.
- essentials — the biggest basics your community needs.
- care — the biggest health and household needs.
- enterprise — the businesses, cooperatives, and people most ready to grow.
this becomes our shared plan for the year.
each round, we pick the next priority, deliver the support together, review what changed, and update the plan.
every round matters.
many households live close to the edge — one hard month can mean a child pulled from school or a work tool sold. timing is everything. each round holds the line and moves the community forward.
what you do
- name the top needs in essentials, care, and enterprise
- help identify local suppliers and coordinate delivery with the community
- keep receipts, take photos, tell us how it went
- keep the plan fresh as needs change
what we do
- build the plan with you
- organize each round of support
- send the funds or pay local suppliers directly
- measure what changed, and learn together
- return round after round — essentials, to care, to enterprise
three things to know
we come back.
round after round. each one builds on the last.
this is about earning.
essentials open the door. the destination is stronger businesses, more jobs, higher incomes, real economic dignity.
you lead.
you know your community best. you shape the plan and guide each round.
what we believe
you know your community better than anyone.
everyone deserves the freedom to earn, keep, and choose.
the best help is sometimes simple — free up a household's money today, help people earn more tomorrow.
you bring this to the ground. let's work together.
work with groundwork
join the groundwork team
we're inviting a few trusted people to help us grow groundwork in their city or country.
paid roles · monthly in local currency
we're growing across cameroon, dominican republic, ethiopia, ghana, jamaica, kenya, liberia, nigeria, tanzania, and uganda — and we welcome people rooted in these communities.
all three are paid roles, paid monthly in local currency. coordinators and associates can be part-time or full-time; interns are part-time with a stipend.
open roles
what role are you interested in?
regional leadership
groundwork region coordinator
you lead groundwork across a region — and the team who grows it.
a leadership role for someone who can hold the bigger picture across several markets. you guide and support a group of associates and interns, own partner growth and impact across your region, and help shape where groundwork moves next — turning local knowledge into a coordinated effort.
what you'll do
- lead and support associates and interns across your region
- own partner growth and impact across several markets
- help your team find, sign, and support strong local partners
- read the region — spot where support and enterprise can grow next
- report results and learnings to the core team, and help shape strategy
who it's for
- experienced in community development, partnerships, or program management
- a natural leader who can guide and motivate a distributed team
- strong judgment across different markets and cultures
- organized, accountable, and comfortable owning outcomes
the basics
we provide the framework, tools, and support. you bring leadership, regional insight, and the ability to move a team.
community development
groundwork associate
you know your market. you help groundwork grow in it.
a flexible, self-driven role for someone who can build trust locally and help us understand where support should move next. you connect us with the organizations, creative groups, small businesses, cooperatives, schools, faith groups, studios, and community leaders already doing meaningful work — and help bring them into groundwork.
what you'll do
- find and reach local partners doing real work in your area
- introduce groundwork and help organizations join as partners
- support partners as they name needs across essentials, care, and enterprise
- help us read the market — where the pressure is, and where support can move next
- share simple updates so we learn and improve together
who it's for
- someone who knows their city or country well
- strong at building trust and relationships
- good judgment about where support matters most
- self-driven, organized, and comfortable working independently
the basics
we provide simple materials and guidance. you bring local knowledge, relationships, and judgment.
internship
groundwork intern
learn the work. help open doors. grow impact.
a part-time learning role for someone early in their path who wants real experience in community development and partnerships. you support outreach, help research and reach local groups, and learn how groundwork moves support from essentials to enterprise — working closely with an associate or the core team.
what you'll do
- research local organizations, cooperatives, schools, and creative groups worth reaching
- help draft and send outreach, and keep track of conversations
- support associates as partners come on board
- help organize notes, photos, and simple records from each round
- learn the model end to end, and bring fresh ideas
who it's for
- a student or early-career person eager to learn
- organized, curious, and good with people
- interested in community wellbeing, enterprise, or social impact
- reliable and self-motivated
the basics
we provide materials, guidance, and mentorship. you bring curiosity, energy, and follow-through.
apply in a minute
applying for —. add your details and upload your resume — that's it.
thank you. we have your application, and we will follow up if there's a fit.
start your community plan
tell us about your community
fill this in and send it to us. we build the plan together from here.
your organization
essentials — top 3
the basics households spend the most on.
care — top 3
the health or household costs that hit hardest.
enterprise — top 3
the businesses, cooperatives, or people most ready to grow.
anything else we should know
thank you. your message is opening in your email app — send it, and we will follow up to build the plan with you.