MELANIE JEWSON FOUNDATION LIMITED

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving philosophy is centered on a needs-driven, partnership-based, respectful, and ethical approach. They believe that access to quality health and education is a basic human right. Projects are initiated and guided by the self-identified requirements of staff in Vanuatu's schools and hospitals, and in collaboration with the Vanuatuan Government. They align their work with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and Vanuatu's National Sustainable Development Plan. The MJF is volunteer-run, ensuring that approximately 80% of funds raised are allocated directly to program activities, aiming for a near 100% success rate for donated equipment through strong local relationships.

Tips for Applicants

The Melanie Jewson Foundation operates on a needs-driven and partnership-based model, collaborating directly with the staff of schools and hospitals, as well as the Vanuatuan Government, to identify and address specific requirements. Therefore, unsolicited applications are unlikely to be accepted. Potential partners should align with their focus on health and education in Vanuatu and demonstrate how their projects address self-identified local needs.

Notable Grants

• Provided a further Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and ongoing consumable pads to Vila Central Hospital in 2022-2023.
• Supported the professional development of two Ni-Vanuatu health workers by sponsoring their attendance at a two-week course in Melbourne (reported in 2023-2024).
• Allocated $23,600 to provide 17 schools in Sanma province with replacement learning resources in March 2022.
• Donated 23 brand-new numeracy kits to schools throughout Vanuatu.
• Since 2012, donated over $230,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment to Vanuatu's health system.
• Since 2012, donated 10,630 new books and 1,170 learning aids in 26 Numeracy Kits, totaling $65,948, to Vanuatu's education system.

Financial History (2 years)