This project focuses on creating a sustainable community center in Bonga, Ethiopia, designed to empower women and girls while generating revenue to support its operations.

The center will feature shops, meeting halls, and guest rooms, providing spaces for skill development, community events, and economic activities. Revenue generated will help fund teacher salaries, maintain the center, and ensure its long-term functionality, creating a lasting impact on the community.

By fostering education, economic independence, and sustainability, the centre will serve as a vital hub for growth and empowerment in the region.

This initiative addresses the urgent need for additional educational facilities in Bonga, Ethiopia. By constructing four new classrooms, it will provide safe and supportive spaces for children aged 10–12 to continue their education, as the current school lacks adequate resources for older students.

This project will enhance the local educational infrastructure, enabling more children to learn and grow, while empowering the community by fostering the development of future leaders.

The Batiawan Community Centre will benefit the Aetas people and residents of Batiawan, Zambales, Philippines. This centre will serve as a hub for various educational, cultural, and social purposes, aiming to uplift and empower the local community by providing essential services and fostering a sense of unity and progress. This will consist also of kitchen, sanitation and lodging facilities.

This initiative encompasses several projects aimed at improving the lives of families in the parish of Santo Hermano Pedro. Efforts include financing a plastic baling machine for a recycling project to reduce waste in a makeshift dump, home to around 60 families. A theater operating room will be set up in a local clinic for eye surgeries, while clean stove ovens will be distributed to replace hazardous open-fire cooking, which causes 3.8 million deaths annually. Each stove will also be paired with an eco-filter water bucket, ensuring access to clean drinking water for these vulnerable communities.

An extension project at Saint Martin de Porres Hospital in Iquitos, Peru, located in the Peruvian Amazon. Led by Fr Raymond Portelli, a priest and practicing doctor, this initiative involved building patient rooms, a conference room, storage areas, and a green space for recreation. Serving impoverished communities, the hospital provides essential treatment for conditions such as AIDS, tuberculosis, cancer, renal failure, and more. The new annex, which is set to be inaugurated in April 2025, will increase the hospital’s capacity, ensuring comprehensive care and improved quality of life for countless individuals in the region.

Looking ahead, the SiGMA Foundation has ambitious plans for the upcoming year. Building on the success of past initiatives, the Foundation aims to expand its reach and scale its impact in key areas.

In Ethiopia, the Foundation plans to further support the Women Empowerment Project, which is committed to empowering women through tailored educational programs and vocational training. This includes providing essential resources for skill development in areas such as IT, cookery, sewing, and hairdressing. The goal is to equip women with the tools and knowledge needed for sustainable livelihoods, fostering economic independence and social empowerment within the community.

This initiative will greatly benefit the Jose Depiro Kabataan Orkestra, providing them with reliable transportation to and from their concert engagements. By facilitating easier and more frequent participation in these events, the bus will significantly expand their opportunities for growth, helping shape and develop their burgeoning careers in music.

Continuing its commitment to the Philippines, the Foundation has inaugurated a multi-sensory hall in Bataan under the auspices of Fr Joseph Cremona, MSSP, and will be looking to further invest in additional housing projects to address homelessness and improve living conditions for marginalized communities.

In recent years, the SIGMA Foundation has consistently supported the Dreams of Horses Farm, whose mission extends to educating children with past traumas through animal interactions. This partnership culminated in a recent donation of EUR 50,000 specifically designated for the construction of a new facility. This block will be devoted to facilitating their Equestrian Assisted Learning (EAL) and Animal Assisted Therapy Programmes. The Foundation’s commitment to this project is ongoing, with plans for continued support as the construction progresses.

The SiGMA Foundation’s G.L.O.W (Give Little Ones Wings) Campaign marked a significant milestone in our mission to support underprivileged children worldwide.

This mission focused on supporting children in Colombia with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate conditions. As part of this mission, we brought about a joint physical challenge where we successfully led 25 souls through the challenging terrain of the Lost City Trail in Northern Colombia.

Through collective efforts and the generosity of our partners and challenge participants, we are funding 60 cleft lip and/or palate reconstructive surgeries, which will be ongoing for the year of 2024, ultimately transforming the lives of these children and giving them a newfound sense of confidence and hope. Our on-ground operations, in collaboration with Premium Care Kids, provided essential medical care and support to those in need.

In January 2023, the SiGMA Foundation made a momentous achievement, as we inaugurated a 3-in-1 school in Jimma Bonga, Ethiopia. The school includes a kindergarten, primary, and junior-secondary, and is providing a solid foundation in education to 1,000 students each year.
The building of the school was made possible by the funds raised from three separate iterations of Brown’s Camino de Santiago expeditions over the course of a year and a half, which enabled the SiGMA Foundation to raise €300,000.

In 2020, the SiGMA Foundation focused on local projects, including financing the construction of an additional wing at the Dreams of Horses therapy farm in Gozo, Malta. This expansion aimed to provide space for classrooms and dormitories to educate children with past traumas through horse therapy and interactions with animals.
Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation addressed educational challenges through the Tech for Ed Malta campaign by relocating 50 laptops to children in need for online schooling. Furthermore, the Foundation collected EUR 20,000 worth of vouchers through the Sharing is Caring campaign to support local charities in Malta, benefiting the underprivileged during the pandemic.

The SiGMA Foundation has embarked on numerous adventure expeditions, merging physical challenges with philanthropy. Since 2020, the Foundation completed six Camino de Santiago Challenges, raising funds for various causes, including refurbishing a school and the Women Empowerment Project in Bonga, Ethiopia.

In May 2023, the Foundation achieved a milestone with its first Mount Toubkal Expedition, led by CPO Keith Marshall. This challenging trek underscored our commitment to active philanthropy. Following the success of the “Kilimanjaro Challenge,” our team summited Mount Toubkal, raising crucial funds. A second Mount Toubkal Expedition in May 2024 marked yet another successful climb for the cause.

In January 2024, the Lost City Trek in South America was another first for the Foundation. Tackling a four-day trek in the tropical climate of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Colombia, the team created lasting memories while fundraising for the Cleft Lip and Palate reconstructive surgery project in Colombia.

The Art Auctions at SiGMA Group’s Events serve as powerful fundraising platforms for the SiGMA Foundation. Attendees bid on selected artworks, with proceeds funding various Foundation projects. These proceeds go to supporting projects empowering individuals and communities through education and skills development.

The auctions, featured in each SiGMA Group summit, not only raises funds but also fosters community and solidarity within the industries targeted by the SiGMA Group, transcending art appreciation to support a greater cause.

Participants of our expeditions go above and beyond to raise funds for our philanthropic initiatives through a variety of innovative methods. From organizing baked goods sales and fitness classes to hosting bingo nights and social events, our participants leverage their skills and networks to garner support for our cause. Additionally, many engage in physical challenges and reunions to rally support from friends, family, and colleagues. Furthermore, corporate donations play a significant role in bolstering our fundraising efforts, with businesses generously contributing to our cause.

Together, these diverse fundraising endeavors enable us to continue our mission of making a positive impact on communities worldwide.

We invite anyone from within the iGaming industry and beyond to join us on this journey. Whether you’re an experienced trekker or looking for a new challenge, your participation will play a vital role in supporting our mission of making a positive impact in the lives of those in need.