About us
Who we are
UPLIFT Is a non- profit organization that believes education and dignity is for all.
UPLIFT was founded in 2014 after a Smith College-funded research trip to Liberia. The purpose of this trip was to uncover issues within the modern-day education system and, most importantly, to begin constructing a feasible solution. UPLIFT provides human advancement services in all facets of life. We are rooted in Liberia, West Africa, with our second home in Philadelphia, PA, USA, and as of 2020, also in Mali, West Africa. In Liberia, UPLIFT has established seven reading rooms in Duazon’s neighboring schools, serving K-12 students. For most of these students, UPLIFT provided their first experience with written text and other advanced school materials.
We are currently working in Philidalphia and two other African countries: Liberia and Mali.
Our approach
Our Mission
Our mission at UPLIFT is to provide immediate and long-term support, resources, education and global connections for children and adults experiencing poverty to achieve a life of dignity.
Our Vision
At UPLIFT, we envision a world where every individual has access to education and social and financial resources, regardless of their social status at birth. It is our goal to turn this vision into reality.
Our Partners
Our numbers that speak
We have numbers that push us to give in our best and make sure that we break our own records. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.
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Resource Center in Levumah, Liberia
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Our Privacy Policy.
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This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with UPLIFT, we may collect information such as:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Organization or business name
Information submitted through contact or registration forms
Donation and transaction information
Newsletter or email subscription information
Information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us
Information submitted in connection with UPLIFT programs, events, volunteer opportunities, scholarships, or other services
We do not intentionally collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is provided.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website provider or third-party services. This may include:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring website
General website usage information
This information may be used for website security, analytics, troubleshooting, and improving our website and services.
2. How We Use Information
UPLIFT may use personal information to:
Respond to questions and requests
Provide information about our programs and services
Process donations and other transactions
Send newsletters, announcements, and organizational updates when you have requested or permitted them
Register participants for programs or events
Coordinate volunteers and community activities
Maintain and improve our website
Understand how visitors use our website
Protect the security and integrity of our website and organization
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
3. Donations and Payments
If you make a donation through our website, your payment may be processed by a third-party payment provider.
UPLIFT generally does not receive or store your full credit card, debit card, or bank account information. Payment information is handled by the applicable payment processor according to its own privacy policy and security practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party payment provider used to complete your transaction.
4. Email Communications
If you voluntarily provide your email address or subscribe to UPLIFT communications, we may use your email address to send information about:
UPLIFT programs and activities
Events
Community initiatives
Fundraising campaigns
News and organizational updates
Volunteer opportunities
Other information related to UPLIFT’s mission
You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the communication or by contacting us directly.
Even if you unsubscribe from promotional communications, we may still send administrative or transactional communications when necessary.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use our website.
These technologies may help us understand information such as website traffic, page views, and general visitor behavior.
Third-party services used by our website may place their own cookies or similar technologies on your device. Their use of information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
6. Information About Children
UPLIFT provides programs and services that may involve children and families.
We take children’s privacy seriously. We do not knowingly use the UPLIFT website to collect personal information directly from children for purposes unrelated to providing or administering an authorized program or service.
Where information about a child is collected in connection with an UPLIFT program, registration, educational activity, event, or other service, we may collect and use that information as reasonably necessary to administer the program, provide services, maintain records, ensure safety, and comply with applicable laws and requirements.
Parents or legal guardians may contact UPLIFT with questions regarding information collected about their child.
7. Photographs and Videos
UPLIFT may photograph or record individuals participating in our programs, events, activities, or community initiatives for purposes such as documenting our work, educating the public, fundraising, and promoting our mission.
Where required, UPLIFT will seek appropriate permission or consent before using identifiable photographs, videos, or other media of individuals.
If you believe a photograph or video of you or your child has been used in a manner that concerns you, please contact us so that we can review your request.
8. Sharing of Information
UPLIFT may share personal information with trusted third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our organization and provide services.
These parties may include:
Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Email and communication providers
Registration or program-management platforms
Analytics providers
Professional service providers
Government agencies or other entities when required by law
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the rights or safety of UPLIFT or others, investigate fraud or security issues, or protect the integrity of our systems.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including donation platforms, social media websites, partner organizations, government agencies, and other resources.
UPLIFT is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
10. Data Security
UPLIFT takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information for only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to administer our programs and organization, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, comply with legal or regulatory requirements, and enforce our agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
12. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law and the circumstances, you may have the right to:
Ask what personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications
Ask questions about how your information is collected or used
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.
13. California and Other State Privacy Rights
Certain states provide residents with additional privacy rights regarding their personal information.
If you reside in a state that provides specific privacy rights, you may have additional rights concerning access, correction, deletion, portability, or opting out of certain uses or disclosures of personal information.
UPLIFT will handle applicable privacy requests in accordance with relevant law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
UPLIFT may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, programs, technology, or legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the most current information.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or UPLIFT’s privacy practices, please contact us:
UPLIFT
United People’s Learning Initiative for Tomorrow
Email: admin@upliftworld.org
Website: upliftworld.org
Mailing Address: 5534 Chester Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries in a timely manner.
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Last Updated: September 23, 2026