SPEROWAY

What SPEROWAY does

Speroway is a Canadian-registered charitable organization (Speroway Inc, BN 868869108 RR0001) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with a parallel US charity entity (47-1700484) in Clarence, New York. It delivers food, education, and healthcare programs to vulnerable children and families across Canada, Kenya, Haiti, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Malawi, El Salvador, and Nepal. Core programs include school and community feeding (over 6.5 million meals annually), education initiatives (Wezesha Education Foundation scholarships in Kenya, Aim-Light High School in Malawi launched in 2020, UCI Haiti school feeding), healthcare (a medical clinic in Jiquilillo, Nicaragua serving approximately 5,000 people), and the Home of Grace children's care centre in Kisii, Kenya. The organization operates through a partnership-led delivery model, working with local churches, schools, community organizations, and government bodies to distribute programs in-country.

Speroway generates revenue primarily through individual donations, including one-time gifts, recurring monthly giving, and structured sponsorship programs ($45/month per child in Haiti, $150 CAD/month for higher education). Additional revenue vehicles include traded securities donations and corporate partnerships. Donor acquisition blends digital channels (website, email, social media) with a distinctive human-centered approach in which prospective monthly donors complete an online form and receive a follow-up phone call from Speroway staff. Program distribution in Canada relies on nearly 100 partner organizations spanning Food Banks BC, Second Harvest, Salvation Army Central, Moisson Quebec, The Calgary Food Bank, and others from British Columbia to Quebec.

The organization is led by President Ken Forbes, who has 30 years of executive leadership in the charitable sector and has led Speroway for over 10 years. Operationally, Speroway combines wholly-owned programs (Home of Grace, Hopeway Canada, Wezesha) with jointly-controlled initiatives (Aim-Light High School) and strategic partnerships (Mission of Hope Haiti, UCI Haiti, Nourish the Children). The value proposition centers on an integrated three-pillar model (food, education, healthcare) anchored in Christian values, with a stated focus on breaking generational poverty cycles through sustainable programs rather than emergency relief alone.

Name

SPEROWAY

Legal name

Speroway Inc

Website

https://speroway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Speroway is a Canadian-registered charity delivering food, education, and healthcare programs to vulnerable children and families across 6+ countries and Canada, operating through partnerships with churches, schools, NGOs, and government bodies, and funding the work via individual donations, child sponsorship subscriptions, and securities gifts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Food Security, Agriculture & Nutrition Aid Programs (BPADABAD), School Feeding & Social Protection Partnerships (Conditional Cash Transfers, etc.) (EDADALAL)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Child nutrition programs
• International education programs
• Community healthcare programs
• Child sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Speroway generates revenue primarily through individual donations from donors worldwide. These include one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and campaign-specific contributions. The organization sends out appeals for specific programs like child malnutrition, school feeding, and emergency relief.
2. Child Sponsorship Programs: Monthly sponsorship programs where donors commit $45/month to sponsor a child in Haiti, providing access to education, daily meals, and hope for a better future. Also includes $150 CAD/month for higher education sponsorship through Wezesha program.
3. Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations where supporters commit to regular contributions. Setup requires phone confirmation with Speroway team, suggesting personalized relationship-based acquisition.
4. Securities Donations: Donors can contribute traded securities (stocks) and receive charitable tax receipts for fair market value. This vehicle allows donors to maximize impact while receiving tax benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Speroway is a registered charitable organization that delivers integrated food, education, and healthcare programs to vulnerable children and families across Kenya, Haiti, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Malawi, El Salvador, Nepal, and Canada. Programs include school and community feeding, child and higher-education sponsorship, scholarships, healthcare clinics, deworming, maternal and child health services, vocational training, and safe home building. Service delivery is executed through a partnership model with local churches, schools, community centers, food banks, and partner NGOs, funded primarily by individual donations, monthly recurring gifts, child sponsorships, securities donations, and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Speroway is a charitable organization (not a technology company) that operates a portfolio of humanitarian programs organized around three pillars: Food and Nutrition, Education, and Healthcare. The organization delivers these programs through country-specific initiatives across Kenya, Haiti, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Malawi, and Canada. Key programs include school and community feeding programs, scholarship and education initiatives (including Wezesha Education Foundation and Aim-Light High School), healthcare clinics, and the Home of Grace children's care centre in Kenya. The organization leverages partnerships with local organizations, governments, churches, and volunteers to deliver integrated solutions to hunger, malnutrition, illness, and illiteracy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hopeway Canada Food Program: Food distribution program supporting Canadian communities including Indigenous communities, refugees, and vulnerable groups through nearly 100 partners across Canada
• Home of Grace Care Centre
• Wezesha Education Foundation
• Aim Light High School

Products and services

• Food and Nutrition Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided over 6.5 million meals annually to children and families
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aim Light MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner in expanding Aim-Light High School in rural Malawi, providing Christ-centered secondary education. School launched in 2020, reached 140 students by 2023. Phase 2 adding student housing and teacher accommodations.
• Nourish the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to distribute nutritious meals (VitaMeal) to malnourished children in Malawi. Quote from former First Lady of Malawi Madam Callista Mutharika highlighting life-changing impact on thousands of children.
• Mission of Hope HaiticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner in Haiti since 2010 earthquake. Supports child sponsorship programs ($45/month), education, and health programs. Provides infrastructure for feeding and educational access.
• UCI HaiticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner operating UCI Haiti Public School in Pignon. Speroway supports school feeding for 1,000 elementary students and agricultural sustainability projects with UCI University students.
• Food Banks British ColumbiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Canadian food bank network partner for food distribution across British Columbia.
• Second HarvestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Canadian food rescue organization partnering for food distribution programs.
• Moisson QuebeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Quebec food bank partner for food distribution in Quebec province.
• The Calgary Food BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlberta food bank partner for food distribution in Calgary area.
• Canadian Food for ChildrencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate Canadian partner organization for food distribution programs.
• Food for Life Canada Charitable CorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian charitable partner for food programs.
• Wezesha Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-country partner in Kenya providing scholarships and mentoring to academically gifted, destitute young people for education from high school through university. 'Wezesha' means 'empower' in Swahili.
• The Food Bank of Waterloo RegionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional food bank partner for Ontario distribution.
• The Good Shepherd Centre HamiltonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial services organization partner in Hamilton, Ontario.
• Lakeside Hope HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity support organization partner.
• Oakville Fareshare Food BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOakville-area food bank partner.
• Philpott ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch partner for food distribution.
• Salvation Army CentralcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor social services organization partner for food distribution across Canada.
• Veterans Association FoodbankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans-focused food bank partner.
• Kenyan Children's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner that refers orphaned and vulnerable children to Home of Grace care centre in Kisii, Kenya.
• Nicaraguan NursescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Nicaraguan nurses staff the medical clinic in Jiquilillo, serving approximately 40 people daily with general attention, family planning, child growth control, and prenatal care.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MAP International: Faith-based global health organization providing medicines, nutrition, and community health programs — overlaps with Speroway's healthcare and maternal/child health work in Nicaragua and Haiti.
• Children's Hunger Fund: Faith-based charity delivering food, clothing, and essentials to children through local church partnerships — comparable partnership-delivery model and child-focused mission.

Direct peers

• Canadian Feed The Children: Canadian registered charity focused on child nutrition, school feeding, and community food security in developing countries — directly comparable mission, country overlap, and donor base.
• Chalice (Canada): Canadian Catholic child sponsorship charity supporting nutrition, education, and family support in developing countries — directly comparable sponsorship pricing model and integrated program structure.
• Food For The Poor: Interfaith charity providing food, housing, education, and healthcare with strong Caribbean presence (Haiti, Dominican Republic) — overlaps with Speroway's program mix and geographic footprint.
• Compassion International: Christian child-sponsorship organization providing education, nutrition, and healthcare to vulnerable children in developing countries — overlaps with Speroway's $45/month child sponsorship model and Haiti presence.
• World Vision Canada: Large faith-based international NGO delivering child sponsorship, school feeding, and community development across similar geographies; directly comparable in mission, revenue model (monthly sponsorship), and integrated food+education+healthcare programs.
• Feed the Children: Large US-based nonprofit focused on food distribution, nutrition, and education for children and families — comparable food-meals-delivered scale and school feeding focus.
• Cross Catholic Outreach: Catholic-affiliated international aid organization funding food, water, education, and housing programs in developing countries; comparable donor-driven, partnership-delivered model.

Regional players

• Meals on Wheels (Canada): Canadian network of community meal programs serving vulnerable populations domestically — comparable to Speroway's Canadian Hopeway food distribution arm via ~100 local partner organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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