Orthodox icon illustrating Christ’s call to serve the hungry, thirsty, and naked (Matthew 25) reminds us that our work among orphans and the most vulnerable is a sacred duty.
Mission & Vision Statement
Mission
Stand And Face East Foundation (“S.A.F.E. Foundation”) exists to incarnate compassionate service by delivering food, schooling, medical care, and spiritual support to orphans and vulnerable families in the eastern southern-hemisphere and beyond—a modern echo of the widow’s mite rendered through humble action, not words. In an era when “online Orthodoxy” has exploded—sparking Ortho‑curious seekers, “Orthobros” debating on Discord, and digital pilgrims across podcasts and X (formerly Twitter)—we extend a genuine invitation to all people of goodwill, Christian or not, to join in with authentic humility. Rooted in the tradition of theosis—with saints like St. Kosmas as our guides and fasting as our teacher—we practice sacrificial giving and aim for incorruptible stewardship: every penny of every donation (besides the sometimes unavoidable 3rd party platform fees on money transfers) goes entirely to direct aid, with zero diverted to overhead or salaries, ensuring donors can trust their gifts heal and empower the neediest.
Separately, Sophikon (sophikon.standandfaceeast.org) functions as our visual outreach arm, producing concise, culturally impactful infographics and historical timelines that will be available for others to use under a Creative Commons license. Designed to thrive in digital spaces—from social-media feeds and livestreams to community forums—Sophikon’s shareable visuals aim to amplify awareness of S.A.F.E. Foundation’s core relief efforts and invite new comers into our fold.
Vision
We envision a project woven together by generosity, and a world where less children are forgotten and digital engagement blossoms into tangible mercy. Inspired by Church Father’s counsel to “fast from self‑concern and feast on compassion for others,” we pray for communities revived by traditional virtues: love, patience, courage, and joyful simplicity. True humility opens the heart to transformation and communal healing. We long for each act of kindness, however small, to draw givers and receivers alike toward deeper union with the divine — creating living relationships open to grace in everyday life.
Ultimately, we hold fast to Christ’s paradoxical promise that serving “the least among us” is itself service to the Lord, and in that service we partake in a feast of compassion where abundance is measured not in wealth, but in love and shared dignity. By God’s mercy, we strive to be faithful stewards of every gift, trusting that seeds sown in humility will yield a rich harvest of hope, health, and lasting transformation—across both screens and soil.