Home About Programs Partnerships Donate Opportunity Beyond Borders A chance at brighter futures through career development, scholarships, and crisis response Learn More Western Union Foundation We believe enabling young people to access and compete within the global economy will lead to higher economic growth. Through Opportunity Beyond Borders we collaborate with nonprofits around the world to provide migrants and refugees with the skills needed for better jobs and a chance at a better life. We also respond in times of disaster or humanitarian crises to aid in the rebuilding of communities. About Us COVID-19 response Stories of Impact We support programs around the world, creating impact and changing lives. Donnya | Colorado, Watson Institute Moving from Barbados to Colorado, United States, Donnya was not sure what to expect but had a negative perception to overcome. What Zi found though was a welcoming environment at the Watson Institute and people that despite perception made them feel a part of the community. Learn more Chinyere | Nigeria, WU Scholar Chinyere Onyeneke, a recent Law graduate from Nigeria, shared her experience to inspire the next generation of change makers to follow their passion. Learn more Bahaa | Turkey, Re:Coded Born in Syria and traveling alone to Turkey for refuge, Bahaa overcame barriers so he could have a better life. Our partner Re:Coded supported building his skills for employment. Learn more Making a Difference Workforce Training Global Scholarships Communities in Crisis Employee Engagement Corporate Partnerships 2020 Impact Report Our Videos Providing Opportunity Beyond Borders Celebrating 20 Years of Impact Removing Barriers for BIPOC Women Latest news BLOG How MIT ReACT is Creating Opportunities for Refugees The Western Union Foundation has partnered with The MIT Refugee Action Hub (MIT ReACT) to address the skills gap that refugees and asylees face by providing a certified year-long online learning program, enabling education to employment pathways for promising young refugees, displaced populations, and underserved communities worldwide. Claude Siambe October 18, 2021 BLOG WU Foundation Lithuania to Launch “Edtech Hackathon 2021” In Partnership with Vilnius University. Claude Siambe October 18, 2021 BLOG WU Scholar's Success Story Claude Siambe October 11, 2021 PRESS Western Union Foundation Funds Education for Underserved Youth Western Union Foundation September 28, 2021 BLOG Western Union Foundation helps Afghan Refugees Claude Siambe September 17, 2021 See all We are proud to partner with @mit_react to launch the Certificate of Computer and Data Science program to provide remote learning and skills training certification for talented refugees and displaced learners. Deadline is Nov 3rd. Follow the link below to learn more. Share Join Us Our hope is that each of you will consider joining the Western Union Foundation’s Opportunity Beyond Borders mission and join us in advocating for a world where there is more equal opportunity for all. Donate Contact Email us Useful Links About us Programs Partnerships Follow Us The Western Union Foundation is a separate charitable corporation that is tax-exempt under Â§501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, contributions to which are tax-deductible for US income tax purposes. The Foundation receives support from the Western Union Company, its employees, agents and business partners. The Foundation funds efforts to connect underserved populations to the global economy through education and supports humanitarian relief for communities in crisis. © 2021 Western Union Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved.