Operating Procedures
Transparent — Effective — Sustainable
The Foundation prioritizes
Future Steps Foundation focuses on supporting students in difficult circumstances, helping them continue on their path of education.
Orphan
Children who have lost one or both parents and lack caregivers and financial support.
Low-income / Extremely disadvantaged households
Children from households classified as poor or extremely disadvantaged by local authorities.
Parents with disabilities or serious illness
A parent with a disability, serious illness, or loss of working capacity.
Special circumstances
Other special cases requiring timely support from the community.
Admission Criteria
- Students from grades 2 through 12
- Yes learning motivation — academic results are considered as reference, not mandatory
- Applications are verified by local volunteers, schools, or local government authorities
5 steps from enrollment to ongoing support
Every application is carefully verified, ensuring that support reaches the right person at the right time with full transparency throughout the process.
Receiving Applications
Referrals come from local volunteers, schools, local government, families, or other organizations.
Information Verification
Verify actual circumstances, collect relevant documentation, and assess the priority level for support.
Review
The executive board reviews each case and determines the appropriate form and level of support.
Connect for Support
Match students with appropriate sponsors and implement support according to the approved plan.
Monitor & Support
Provide regular updates to sponsors on students' progress and adjust support when circumstances change.
Every dollar is fully traceable
The Foundation is committed to absolute transparency in all financial activities. All transactions are recorded, monitored, and made publicly available.
All income and expenses are tracked through the transparent MBBank account — viewable by anyone in real time.
Every financial transaction must include:
- Collector — clearly recording who receives each contribution
- Payer — who makes the payment or bank transfer
- Description — specific and detailed purpose of use
- Verifier — a supervisor who cross-checks every transaction
Each child's profile is comprehensively managed:
- Unique case ID
- Personal information and family circumstances
- Detailed support history for each disbursement
- Case manager, sponsor, and homeroom teacher
- Periodic reports sent to sponsors