Courage Worldwide

What Courage Worldwide does

Courage Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by Jenny Williamson that operates licensed residential therapeutic homes — branded as Courage Houses — for child survivors of sex trafficking in the United States and East Africa. The organization's core offering combines trauma-informed clinical care (equine, art, music, and play therapies), individualized on-site academic instruction, life-skills training, and long-term aftercare delivered in secure rural settings, with capacity currently at 114 beds across three active campuses: Courage House Nevada (opened October 2025 on a 40-acre Washoe County property), Courage House Moshi (opened 2011 in Tanzania's Kilimanjaro region, capacity 60 girls and their children), and Courage House Dar es Salaam (opened 2023, capacity 16 girls). A former Northern California home operated from 2010 to 2020 before closing due to state licensing shifts and COVID-19.

Supporting programs include the Courage House Too transitional program (capacity 40 over-18 residents in Moshi), the Courage Leadership Academy for vocational and life-skills training, the C2BU School and preschool programs in Tanzania, Alumni Support Services including college financial support (22+ survivors in higher education), and the Courage Café social enterprise in Moshi (a café and events center with a Reno location planned) paired with the Courage Coffee e-commerce product launched in 2021.

The organization is funded primarily through donations via a secure.qgiv.com portal and the Courage Champions monthly giving program, supplemented by Courage Coffee retail sales, Courage Café revenue, and event-based fundraising (golf tournaments, triathlons, and the Nevada's Children Are Not For Sale Summit). Documented outcomes include 100% of survivors reporting reduced trauma symptoms and a 78% decrease in severe mental health issues, per a five-year longitudinal study now being extended through a May 2025 research partnership with the UNR School of Social Work. The organization employs 75+ staff, including 10 former residents who have returned in operational roles, and has served over 200 child survivors cumulatively. Governance is provided by founder/CEO Jenny Williamson, COO Matt McCarthy (appointed August 2025), and Board Chair Corry Thornton.

Name

Courage Worldwide

Legal name

Courage Worldwide

Website

https://courageworldwide.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Courage Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 that operates licensed Courage House residential therapeutic homes in Nevada and Tanzania, providing trauma-informed care, therapy, education, and long-term aftercare to child survivors of sex trafficking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Trafficking Recovery Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Human trafficking recovery
• Therapeutic residential care
• Child survivor services
• Trauma-informed care
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream for Courage Worldwide as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Includes one-time donations, monthly giving programs (Courage Champions), and larger transformational gifts. Donors can give online or mail checks to the Reno office.
2. Courage Coffee Sales: Courage Coffee is sold as a product with proceeds directly funding programs at Courage House. Sold via courage-products.myshopify.com online storefront. Coffee sourced from Tanzania and roasted by Clayton Coffee in Modesto.
3. Courage Café Revenue: Courage Café in Moshi, Tanzania generates revenue through food, coffee, and tea sales while also serving as a community engagement venue. The café also serves as an events center available to rent for special occasions.
4. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events including golf tournaments, triathlons, and community summits generate sponsorship revenue and ticket sales while raising awareness. Events also serve as fundraising vehicles with sponsorship packages ranging from $250 to $10,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Courage Worldwide operates licensed Courage House residential therapeutic homes providing safe, trauma-informed, long-term care for child survivors of sex trafficking. Each home combines specialized creative therapies (equine, art, music, play), individualized on-site academic instruction, life skills training, and long-term aftercare support. The program operates at no cost to beneficiaries and is funded by donations, grants, and social enterprise revenue.

Product overview

Courage Worldwide operates a portfolio of interconnected programs providing comprehensive care for child survivors of sex trafficking. The core offering is Courage House — licensed residential therapeutic homes in secure rural settings offering trauma-informed care, specialized therapies (equine, art, music, play), education, and life skills training. In the US, Courage House Nevada opened in 2025; NorCal operated 2010-2020. In Tanzania, Courage House Moshi (2011, capacity 60) and Dar es Salaam (2023, capacity 16) serve East Africa, along with Courage House Too transitional housing (capacity 40). Supporting services include Courage Leadership Academy (vocational training), C2BU School and preschool (education), Courage Café (job training cafés in Moshi with Reno planned), Courage Coffee (social enterprise product), and Alumni Support Services for ongoing aftercare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C2BU School: Educational program for residents in Tanzania providing access to education and achievement of dreams.
• Courage Leadership Academy
• Courage Coffee

Products and services

• Courage House Residential Therapeutic Program Licensed residential therapeutic homes providing safe, trauma-informed care for child survivors of sex trafficking. Located in secure rural settings with specialized therapies, education, life skills training, and long-term aftercare. Provided at no cost to beneficiaries through donor funding.
• Courage House Nevada 40-acre residential therapeutic home in Northern Nevada for child survivors of sex trafficking, opened October 2025 and currently accepting referrals through child welfare agencies, law enforcement, and task forces.
• Courage House Moshi Therapeutic home in Tanzania's Kilimanjaro region serving 60 girls and their children with comprehensive care including education, therapy, and aftercare, plus Courage Leadership Academy, C2BU School, preschool, and Courage Café on site.
• Courage House Dar es Salaam Therapeutic home in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for 16 girls, providing culturally responsive care in an urban setting as one of the first long-term therapeutic homes for child trafficking survivors in East Africa.
• Courage House Too Transitional program in Moshi, Tanzania with capacity for 40 over-18 residents, offering leadership and vocational training, English and computer lessons, and trauma-informed counseling for independent living preparation.
• Courage Leadership Academy Vocational and life skills training program for Courage House graduates, providing tools for transition to independence, including opportunities for further education including lab technician, nursing, and doctor career paths.
• C2BU School Specially designed educational program for Tanzania residents addressing educational challenges associated with trauma, providing opportunities to access education and achieve dreams.
• Courage Café Social enterprise café providing job training and work experience for young women survivors in Moshi, Tanzania, while raising community awareness about sex trafficking. Also serves as an events center available to rent for special occasions, with a Reno, Nevada location planned.
• Courage Coffee Social enterprise coffee product sourced from Tanzania and roasted by Clayton Coffee in Modesto, with proceeds directly funding Courage House programs. Sold via courage-products.myshopify.com with connected packaging featuring serialized QR codes for mission awareness.
• Alumni Support Services Long-term aftercare support for Courage House graduates, including ongoing resources, financial support for college education, and wrap-around services as they progress in their healing journeys.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of survivors report reduced trauma symptoms
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNR School of Social WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2025Partnership between Courage Worldwide and UNR School of Social Work for ongoing evaluation and research of the Courage House program. Announced at the Nevada's Children Are Not For Sale Summit in May 2025. This partnership provides third-party academic evaluation of program outcomes.
• Eddy HouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Eddy House provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and job training for unhoused youth ages 18-24. Collaborated with Courage Worldwide at the Nevada's Children Are Not For Sale Summit to address exploitation and trafficking in Northern Nevada.
• STEP2minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025STEP2 supports mothers recovering from substance use, creating safe stable homes for children. Partnered with Courage Worldwide at the Nevada's Children Are Not For Sale Summit to address trafficking, exploitation, and homelessness among youth.
• Washoe County Human ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Washoe County Human Services plays a crucial role in ensuring foster youth have access to life skills and resources through its Independent Living Program. Hosted the Community CSEC Trauma Training event and collaborated at the Nevada summit.
• RennerVation FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025RennerVation Foundation, led by actor Jeremy Renner, invests in foster youth providing shelter and opportunity. Collaborated at the Nevada's Children Are Not For Sale Summit alongside Courage Worldwide and other regional organizations.
• TK Coffee Sourcing (Tom Kilty)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Tom Kilty, CEO of TK Coffee Sourcing, served as the coffee broker who connected Courage Worldwide with a major coffee plantation in Tanzania and introduced them to ePac Flexible Packaging. His neighbor relationship with founder Jenny Williamson sparked the coffee partnership idea.
• Clayton CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Gretchen Peek from Clayton Coffee in Modesto roasts Courage Coffee. Clayton Coffee had previously worked with Jenny Williamson on a coffee distribution business plan 15 years prior, reconnected in 2021 to fulfill roasting needs.
• Largest Coffee Plantation in TanzaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The owner of the largest coffee plantation in Tanzania approached Courage Café Moshi and initiated a partnership to supply coffee beans for Courage Coffee. This partnership enabled the launch of Courage Coffee as a product in 2021.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CourageWorldwide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/courageworldwide
• Instagraminstagram.com/courageworld/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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