Opening campus doors: turning college dreams into real life possibilities - Oak Foundation HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience an inclusive and meaningful college life. Through tailored programmes, participants learn everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent - by living in UNC dorms, making friends, and taking classes.

HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina, helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience meaningful college life. At UNC, participants learn everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent!

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Growing Up Safe: how telling a new story can prevent childhood sexual violence  - Oak Foundation To Zero, a global initiative that supports the community working to end childhood sexual violence, helps organisations reframe how they talk about child protection by replacing fear-based narratives w...

To Zero, a global initiative that supports the community working to end childhood sexual violence, helps organisations reframe how they talk about child protection by replacing fear-based narratives with stories that highlight solutions and collective action.
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Food for the heart: Beloved Asheville connections and culture  - Oak Foundation In Asheville, North Carolina, BeLoved Asheville is nourishing the community through food and connection - from Mama’s Kitchen meals to fresh‑produce markets. After Hurricane Helene, its team mobilised...

In Asheville, North Carolina, BeLoved Asheville is nourishing the community through food and connection. After Hurricane Helene, its team mobilised to help rebuild homes, deliver essentials, and support thousands daily.

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Helping to keep kids in class: Telehealth in Guilford County Schools - Oak Foundation Healthcare doesn’t usually begin in a classroom – but for many working families in Guilford County, North Carolina, when it does, that’s where it often ends. This is thanks to a telehealth programme i...

School‑based telehealth is transforming access to care in Guilford County, North Carolina. By providing on‑site support and virtual access to medical and mental health professionals, Guilford Education Alliance helps students stay healthy and present in class.

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Empowering adolescent girls in Tanzania - Oak Foundation Across Tanzania, the Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund partners with community groups to create safe spaces for girls. Through life‑skills education and practical vocational training, gir...

Across Tanzania, the Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund partners with community groups to create safe spaces for girls. Through life‑skills education and practical vocational training, girls learn to make informed choices about their futures. 👏

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The power of being there: how mentoring can change a young person’s path - Oak Foundation For many young people facing challenges as they grow up, timely and compassionate support at the right time is all that’s needed to make a big difference in their lives. In Carrboro, Chapel Hill, the ...

In Carrboro, Chapel Hill, trained mentors working with the Reintegration Support Network offer young people guidance, connection, and practical support as they navigate mental health, substance‑use, and justice‑related challenges.

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Building hope: One tiny home at a time - Oak Foundation Across Orange County in North Carolina, a group of neighbours came together with a shared vision:  to create affordable, tiny homes for, and with, people transitioning out of homelessness.

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Pee Wee Homes is providing affordable, safe tiny homes that offer people transitioning out of homelessness not just a place to live, but a place to belong where residents feel secure, valued, and at home.

👉 Learn more here: oakfnd.org/building-hop...

Breaking the silence around child sexual abuse - Oak Foundation People who have experienced sexual abuse on both sides of the Atlantic are finding ways to start conversations about the issue to get the support they need to heal. Read the article to find out more.

Breaking the silence brings healing. By creating safe, creative spaces, organisations like Secrets Worth Sharing and Our Wave are helping survivors find strength, joy, and community on both sides of the Atlantic.

👉Learn more about these inspiring initiatives here:
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From waste to worth: reuse is the global revolution - Oak Foundation Reuse systems are gaining momentum across the globe. Supported by Plastic Solutions Fund, learn how organisations and businesses are replacing single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives.

Let's talk about reuse, the proven solution to plastic pollution!

The Plastic Solutions Fund supports organisations worldwide to build scalable reuse models.

🌍 Find out why reuse makes economic and environmental sense
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The power of remembrance: honouring victims to prevent future violence - Oak Foundation In Denmark, The Center for Voldsforebyggelse uses data, education, and community support to prevent violence against women and children.

The Center for Voldsforebyggelse (Prevention of Violence) is turning remembrance into action, using data, education, and community support to help prevent violence against women and children.

Read our partner story to learn more:
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Flourishing at the Beresford Street Kitchen - Oak Foundation The Beresford Street Kitchen in Jersey, the Channel Islands, is home to a brilliant social enterprise that’s transforming the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

On Beresford Street in Jersey, UK, a social enterprise is serving more than just great coffee. ☕

Beresford Street Kitchen provides training and paid employment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Learn more here: oakfnd.org/flourishing-...

Using antibiotics in farming responsibly - Oak Foundation The Antimicrobial Initiative works with not-for-profit organisations to reduce the use of antibiotics in farming, offering practical solutions that combat antibiotic resistance and promote animal welf...

In Europe, farming practices are changing — and so are the ways we protect human and animal health.

The Antimicrobial Initiative works to reduce the use of antibiotics in farming, offering solutions that combat antibiotic resistance and promote animal welfare.
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Creating housing opportunity in Massachussets - Oak Foundation A safe, stable home is the foundation for a brighter future. In Massachusetts, not-for-profit organisations are making this a reality for families.

🏘️ A safe, stable home is the foundation for a brighter future.

In Massachusetts, not-for-profit organisations are making this a reality for families. Learn more here: oakfnd.org/creating-hou...

I Tråd Med Verden: sustainable development for women and the world - Oak Foundation Headquartered in Copenhagen, this organisation helps women from diverse backgrounds find a path back into the workforce through their local communities.

From recycling old linens into home décor to upcycling museum banners into tote bags, transformations are happening at I Tråd Med Verden. This organisation helps women develop skills in handicraft, connecting them with employment opportunities and community.

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Helping a new generation of artists take to the international stage - Oak Foundation The Jette Parker Artists Programme offers exceptional artists from around the world mentorship and coaching at the Royal Ballet and Opera in London.

What does it take to step onto one of the world’s greatest stages?

For many, it starts with the right support. The Jette Parker Artists Programme provides exceptional artists with the chance to learn, grow, and shine at Royal Ballet and Opera in Covent Garden, London.

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Raising awareness to empower children in Eastern Europe - Oak Foundation Empower Children Foundation provides emergency support to children in Eastern Europe, helps teachers and professionals know how to respond, and runs campaigns to raise public awareness.

Preventing child sexual abuse requires a response on multiple levels. That's why Empowering Children Foundation provides emergency support to children in Eastern Europe, helps professionals know how to respond, and runs public awareness campaigns.

To learn more, read on: oakfnd.org/raising-awar...

100,000 steps toward a brighter future: MiracleFeet's journey to end clubfoot - Oak Foundation MiracleFeet is on a mission to ensure that no child experiences the pain and stigma of clubfoot, and remains dedicated to its goal of ensuring that every child born with this treatable disability has ...

In 2024, @miraclefeet.bsky.social celebrated a major milestone: 100,000 children reached with life-changing clubfoot treatment.

🌟 Read on to discover how the organisation is helping children in 37 countries live free from pain and stigma
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Our 2024 annual report is here! Thank you to everyone who contributed. We are delighted to be able to showcase just some of the great work of our grantees in 2024.

Check out the report here:

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Restoring India's lost harvest YouTube video by Oak Foundation

Reducing food waste means higher incomes for farmers, improved food security, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

In India, @worldresources.bsky.social is researching what causes food waste, and is turning insights into action. Learn more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w58...

Unlocking Potential and Supporting Resilience: A Look at The Growing Evidence for Unrestricted Funding | The Center for Effective Philanthropy All the evidence that I consulted confirms that unrestricted funding helps organizations to expand their reach and engage in new projects.

At Oak Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of core funding.

In her blog post for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Silvia Guizzardi, our senior adviser for impact, delves into the evidence behind core funding and why it matters.

👉Read more here: cep.org/blog/unlocki...

🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of The Do One Better Knowledge Hub and Podcast for an interview with Oak President, Doug Griffiths.

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Stronger together: how Trag united a women’s rights movement in the Balkans - Oak Foundation Trag was founded 20 years ago to support small community organisations and individual citizens in the Balkans.

In solidarity, there is strength! From empowering children living with disabilities to protecting women in the workforce, Trag Foundation's "Stronger Together" initiative has united women’s rights movements across the Balkans.

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Community-Driven Approaches to Inclusive AI Education SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | Special education teachers, along with the neurodiversity and learning science communities, are positioned to lead inclusive AI education. With rising neurodivergent recogniti...

March 4th 4:00pm – 5:00pm Lindsay Jones + experts in AI & neurodiversity

How can AI enhance personalized learning and streamline support for students with learning differences?

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Clean Air Zones: Practical guidance for cities The guidance aims to support cities around the world to navigate through the process of developing and delivering a Clean Air Zone.

📢 NEW: '#CleanAirZones: Practical guidance for cities' aims to support policy makers who are interested in CAZs as a tool to tackle #AirPollution.

It draws on years of experience, with insights for cities at all stages of their clean air journey ⬇️ www.cleanairfund.org/resource/cle...

The Gorongosa Girls Clubs and Park Conservation Department organized a special event on World Pangolin Day. Students and adults watched videos, toured the Pangolin Rehabilitation Center, launched a new children’s book, planted trees, and witnessed the release of a pangolin back into the wild.

Scoring goals for healthy futures: the power of soccer for change Grassroot Soccer leverages the universal appeal of soccer to reach adolescents, helping them build healthy relationships and make choices that will set them on a path to thrive.

Sport has the power to break barriers! ⚽ That’s why Grassroot Soccer uses soccer to connect with young boys worldwide—helping them open up, build healthy relationships, and thrive on and off the field.

Learn more here!
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The new media moguls: community journalists Media Matters for Women uses the power of its award-winning radio show to reach people across rural Sierra Leone.

In Sierra Leone, Media Matters for Women runs popular radio shows that share life-changing information with women living in rural areas.

Learn more in our partner story below:
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