We Give Seed Grants to Social Change Leaders
We believe in the power of people. Every day, all over the world, ordinary citizens are doing extraordinary things to make their communities and their world a better place.
On January 1, 2013, we began making small grants, every single day of the year, to community change makers working on important social change issues, spreading compassion and kindness wherever they are. Some have gone on to win international awards, gain media attention, and scale their projects on a global level.
Our grantees are a testament to the unbreakable human spirit that is still alive and well all over the world.
Today’s featured grantee
Mujeres: Cambia – Mujeres: Cambia
Mujeres: Cambia is an artisan group made up of 18 women from Ecuador's rural fishing villages who make unique jewelry and accessories out of recycled materials. Mujeres: Cambia has been a force for change in the communities and lives of disenfranchised women on Ecuador's coast. In addition to teaching members marketable skills including bookkeeping, inventory tracking, sales, public speaking, and event management; members benefit from an emergency loan fund and a personal savings program. Expanding the micro-enterprise will allow for [...]
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