The funder aims to improve the lives of children and youth in communities worldwide through partnerships with dynamic, courageous organizations. The focus is on forging collaborations with groups that align with their values and mission, particularly those who can significantly benefit from such a partnership and are positioned to drive youth-centered change. They prioritize innovation, leadership from within local communities, and efforts that combat poverty, injustice, and discrimination against young people, aiming to advance children and youth’s rights globally.
The grant program is designed around a partnership model that supports organizations working with children and youth across the globe. The program seeks to identify innovative, early-stage organizations led by local leaders to provide flexible funding for programs and organizational development. Their approach includes not only financial support but also capacity development services aimed at realizing transformational, youth-driven change. They prioritize creating sustainable solutions, building networks of social change, and promoting the rights of children and youth in areas such as education, emphasizing grassroots organizations tackling poverty's root causes with innovative solutions. The program operates in five key regions - Africa, the Americas, Europe and Eurasia, and Asia, focusing on supporting organizations that offer comprehensive care and become leaders in children’s rights, influencing policies and practices to benefit youth at large.
We prioritize funding a select number of bold organizations worldwide that embody the following criteria:
This foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations that not only envision but actively work towards invoking significant, sustainable change in the lives of young people, especially those who are historically underserved and underrepresented.