The HALO Trust works where others cannot. Since 1988, we have been clearing landmines and explosive remnants of war. For families and foundations committed to impact that endures ... across generations, HALO offers a direct and proven route to transformative change on the ground

HALO is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation, operating in over 30 countries across conflict-affected regions including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Angola, Syria, Yemen and the Horn of Africa. Beyond clearance, HALO restores the conditions for economic activity, social cohesion and long-term stability. Read More

EMpower is a global philanthropic foundation dedicated to empowering marginalised young people in emerging market countries. Founded in 2000, EMpower partners with local, community-based ... organisations across more than 15 countries to create long-term, sustainable impact by supporting youth—especially girls and young women—through education, livelihoods, health, and well-being initiatives.

EMpower’s approach is rooted in deep, long-term partnerships (up to 10 years) with local organisations, combining flexible funding with capacity-building support and local expertise to drive systemic change and equip young people with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Under an underwriting model that covers core costs, EMpower ensures that 100% of donor contributions go directly towards impact on the ground, enabling efficient, effective philanthropic engagement. Read More

Kula is a global impact-focused platform dedicated to creating sustainable economic and social opportunities through the governance and management of real-world assets ... Founded to rethink how tangible resources—such as land, water, and agriculture—can benefit communities, we partner with local organisations and stakeholders to unlock value that drives long-term, inclusive growth.

Our approach is rooted in transparency, community empowerment, and long-term collaboration, ensuring that decision-making and benefits remain aligned with local needs. By combining innovative financial tools with local expertise, we enable meaningful participation and support projects that generate measurable, lasting impact. Read More

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s foundational literacy skills, as well as life skills that promote gender equality. ... As a leading implementer, Room to Read nurtures these essential skills in children by strengthening education systems – all while honoring the dignity of every child.

Our Literacy Portfolio supports children in developing literacy skills and a love of reading by training and coaching educators, creating quality curriculum and children’s book content in local languages, and enriching learning spaces that enable children to become independent readers.

Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports all adolescents, particularly girls, to develop life skills that promote gender equality with curriculum that focuses on collaboration, resilience, leadership, decision-making and critical thinking. We are a valuable partner of choice for government, other system and program partners as well as investors focused on education.

Committed to accelerating learning outcomes for more children, more quickly, Room to Read has benefited children across 29 countries, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, China, Grenada, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Malawi, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Vietnam and Zambia. In 2025 alone, more than 17 million children actively benefited from our programming. By the end of 2027, we aim to double the number of children and communities we support each year. Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow. Read More

Sanku is a nonprofit social enterprise working to end hidden hunger in Eastern Africa by ensuring every meal contains lifesaving nutrients. We partner with over 1700 millers across Tanzania ... Kenya, and Ethiopia, equipping them with our IoT-enabled Dosifier to fortify maize and wheat flour, alongside affordable nutrient premix, training, and quality assurance. We also work with governments to strengthen fortification systems.

Today, Sanku reaches 73 million people daily, including low-income families and vulnerable populations, at a cost of just $0.09 per person/year.

To reduce costs and strengthen supply chains, we launched Eastern and Central Africa’s first Nutrient Premix Blending Factory in Dar es Salaam in 2024, with a second expected to be completed in Ethiopia in 2026 to support scale to 100 million people.

Sanku has received global recognition, including TIMEMagazine’s Best Inventions, the Elevate Prize, and the Lipman Prize. In 2025, Sanku’s Hidden Hunger film received an award from the FAO at the World Food Forum in Rome. Our CEO, Felix is a Rolex Laureate and Mulago Fellow Read More