TAD Charitable Foundation

100+ Students to Support

500+ Families to Assist

10+ Community Projects

2 Countries Served

Two ways to apply for support

Choose the application form that best matches your situation.

Individual assistance

For individuals or families needing help with education, medical expenses, emergency needs, funeral assistance, or similar personal situations.

Apply as an individual

Organizational grants

For schools, nonprofits, associations, or community groups requesting funding for a project or program that benefits a wider community.

Apply as an organization

Our Pillars of Impact

Guided by our heritage in Timbo, Guinea, we invest in people and communities through four complementary pillars of work.

Elementary school morning assembly in Timbo, Guinea

Education

Scholarships, tuition assistance, and academic support for students with promise and financial need.

Timbo Health Center serving the community

Healthcare

Medical and funeral assistance that helps families confront urgent health crises with dignity.

Relief & Microfinance

Emergency aid and interest-free microloans to stabilize households and unlock local enterprise.

Vine bridge connecting Timbo communities

Community Development

Targeted support for infrastructure, public facilities, and initiatives that strengthen community life.

Stories of Impact

Hear from the students, families, and communities whose lives have been transformed through TAD Foundation's support.

"The scholarship from TAD Foundation changed my life. I'm now pursuing my engineering degree and can support my family back home in Timbo."

Amadou M.

Engineering Student, 2026 Scholar

"When my mother fell ill, the Foundation's medical assistance allowed us to get the care she needed. We are forever grateful for this lifeline."

Fatou D.

Medical Assistance Recipient

"The microfinance grant helped me start my tailoring business. Now I can provide for my children and contribute to our community's economy."

Ibrahima B.

Small Business Owner, Timbo

Rooted in Timbo, Oriented to the Future

The Foundation honors the legacy of Thierno Abdoulaye Diallo by pairing deep community ties with disciplined, transparent grantmaking. We focus on clearly defined needs, thoughtful review, and measurable impact over time.

As we grow, we aim to build a resilient bridge between donors, partners, and the communities they care about, starting in Timbo and extending to the broader Guinean and West African diaspora.

Learn more about our story

4 Core program areas

1 Shared commitment: dignity and opportunity

Latest Updates

Stay connected with our work and the communities we serve through our latest news and stories.

January 15, 2026 • Education

One Scholarship Changes Everything

The students of Timbo are brilliant, determined, and full of promise. All they need is a chance. Your $500 scholarship transforms a life.

When $50 Saves a Life

In Timbo's health center, preventable illnesses become life-or-death emergencies. Your gift today could be the difference between tragedy and triumph.

The Bridge That Connects Dreams

Every day, 3,000 people risk their lives crossing a fragile vine bridge. A $500,000 investment connects them to markets, schools, and opportunity.

Partner with TAD Charitable Foundation

We welcome individuals, families, and institutions who wish to join us in advancing education, health, and community resilience in Timbo and beyond.

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