Our Regions
From bustling townships in South Africa to vibrant communities in Latin America, our work spans the globe. Learn more about the regions we serve and how we’re empowering youth to lead change in their communities.
Our Partners
The people closest to the challenge are closest to the solution. We partner with NGOs, social enterprises, and grassroots organisations that lead the work, set the agenda, and drive change.
We co-design, collaborate, and invest in approaches that work for young people and their community, ensuring our programmes are relevant, effective, and sustainable.
From creating jobs to strengthening wellbeing to improving leadership skills, we back our partners with the resources, networks, and trust they need to succeed.
We co-design, collaborate, and invest in approaches that work for young people and their community, ensuring our programmes are relevant, effective, and sustainable.
From creating jobs to strengthening wellbeing to improving leadership skills, we back our partners with the resources, networks, and trust they need to succeed.
Waves for Change
EMpower
Aliados de Impacto
RLabs
UTEC Ventures
Waves for Change
Waves for Change (W4C) is a South African social enterprise that uses surf therapy to improve the mental health and well-being of vulnerable children from disadvantaged backgrounds, offering them a chance to learn, grow, and heal through surfing and supportive mentorship.
EMpower
Founded in 2000, EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that partners with local organisations in emerging market countries, and other change-makers, to enable marginalised young people to transform their lives and communities.
Aliados de Impacto
We promote the development of the impact investment ecosystem in Peru, providing strategic guidance and facilitating opportunities between actors. We facilitate collaboration and shared learning, with the aim of mobilizing financial capital towards programs, projects and companies that generate a net positive social and/or environmental impact.
We are the Peru National Partner of GSG impact.
RLabs
RLabs is a South African, award-winning social enterprise and innovation hub, established in 2009, that aims to empower communities through HOPE, technology, training, and economic opportunities, impacting over 15 million people across 23 countries.
UTEC Ventures
UTEC Ventures, the entrepreneurship pillar of the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Peru, is an early-stage accelerator that invests in visionary founders building transformative solutions, offering mentorship, acceleration, incubation, and access to their network of angel investors.
We are deeply grateful for the support and space provided by the Anglo American Foundation, which enabled advancement of our shared vision of unlocking youth agency and fostering a generation of changemakers.Stephanie Schmidt, Co-Director, Ashoka Southern Africa
Globally, we are seeing worrying trends regarding youth mental health, alongside a growing recognition of its importance. In this landscape, the Anglo American Foundation is stepping forward boldly, taking action to safeguard young people’s wellbeing. We are so grateful for this partnership, which enables EMpower to support pioneering and practical approaches so that young people who are farthest from care – whether in the Cusco highlands or Arequipa’s poorest communities – can strengthen resilience, mitigate adversity, and thrive.Cynthia Steele, CEO and President, EMpower – The Emerging Markets Foundation
Our Networks
We work with global and regional networks, peer funders, and thought leaders to challenge outdated models, share knowledge, and push for better funding practices.
Through these networks, we exchange insights, pilot new approaches, and advocate for flexible, long-term funding. We collaborate across sectors to ensure philanthropy is not just about grants but about unlocking opportunity, strengthening local leadership, and creating systems change.
By working together, we help shift power to those who know their communities best.
Through these networks, we exchange insights, pilot new approaches, and advocate for flexible, long-term funding. We collaborate across sectors to ensure philanthropy is not just about grants but about unlocking opportunity, strengthening local leadership, and creating systems change.
By working together, we help shift power to those who know their communities best.
Impact Europe
WINGS
Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa
Africa Venture Philanthropy Association
Philanthropy Europe Association (PHILEA)
Latimpacto
Alianza Peruana de Fundaciones y Asociaciones (APFA)
Impact Europe
Impact Europe helps impact funds increase their impact and achieve long-term objectives across a variety of sectors and geographies.
WINGS
WINGS is a global network of philanthropy support and development organizations, committed to strengthening philanthropy and ensuring it reaches its full potential as a catalyst for social progress, with a focus on collaboration and building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa
We are a membership-based organisation of independent funders committed to growing, supporting, and transforming philanthropy in South Africa.
Africa Venture Philanthropy Association
At AVPA, our mission is to increase the flow of capital into African social investments and support effective deployment for maximum impact.
Philanthropy Europe Association (PHILEA)
Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association) is a leading platform for philanthropy in Europe, uniting foundations, philanthropic organizations, and networks working for the common good, with a vision for philanthropy to co-shape a just and resilient society.
Latimpacto
We bring together investors with a vision of impact private, public and philanthropic sectors that invest in our region.
Alianza Peruana de Fundaciones y Asociaciones (APFA)
How we work
Our Programmes
Each programme we support tells a story of innovation, resilience, and transformation. Explore how our funding is tackling challenges, amplifying youth voices, and building brighter futures through locally led solutions.
Our Approach
We boldly support innovative ideas, trusting in the expertise of our partners as they push boundaries with their solutions.