Tostan: human dignity for all
Tostan’s vision is “Human dignity for all”. To realize this vision, Tostan works with marginalized communities in 8 different countries in East and West Africa, in particular with women and…
Half the Sky Foundation: A second chance for China’s orphans
No Child Should Feel Alone. There are over 800,000 reported orphans in China. These children are fed and sheltered, but not loved. The experience of forming emotional bonds with a caring…
Bookbridge: Enable reading and learning in Cambodia and Mongolia
Education is a human right. It is the premise for a sustainable human development and a peaceful coexistence. In less developed countries access to education is often inadequate. According to…
Lifeline Energy: Tackling energy poverty for women and girls
Radio remains the primary means of communication in Africa. In rural areas electricity is non-existent and toxic batteries are unaffordable. Lifeline Energy designs and distributes fit-for-purpose solar and wind-up MP3s…
Fundacion Escuela Nueva: Proven solutions to improve education
Fundación Escuela Nueva (FEN) believes that poverty, injustice and exclusion can be addressed through quality education. Thus, FEN provides a cost effective, replicable and scalable solution to improve the quality…
Friends International: Friends building futures
There are millions of vulnerable and marginalized youth in the world that have very little chance to break out of their disadvantaged situations. The Friends team supports youth and parents…
Fundacion Paraguaya
Millions of people live in poverty and have very limited opportunity and resources to improve their situation. Fundación Paraguaya (FP) develops innovative solutions to poverty and unemployment in Paraguay and…
Educate Girls: Bridging the gender gap one girl at a time
In India, far fewer girls are enrolled in schools and many of them drop out. Although literacy rate in India has been rising from 65 % to 74% in the…
studienaktie.org: facilitating education through mentoring, coaching and investing
Education is a crucial factor in the development of every human being. studienaktie.org provides a way for every individual regardless of their origin, financial situation, gender and age to make…
CDI: Transforming lives through technology
The digital revolution is transforming the world, stimulating huge social and economic advances. However, 75% of the world’s population remains digitally excluded. CDI understood the risks of digital exclusion early…