ICTworks
Various (via ICTworks)
Geography
Global / Developing Countries
Program area
ICT4D
Amount
Amount not specified
Deadline
-
Eligible orgs
NGO, Nonprofit, Social Enterprise
SDGs
SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 10
Status
Fit rationale
Explicit ICT4D program area and education focus in Global/Developing Countries aligns directly with TOH's core model of deploying refurbished devices, teacher training, and digital curricula to under-resourced African schools. DRK's social enterprise funding and operational support are accessible to TOH as a nonprofit scaling in Kenya/Sub-Saharan Africa. Minor deduction for broad thematic scope that also includes non-digital areas like food security.
Description
2.8 billion people still live on less than $2 per day and critical gaps persist in healthcare, education, and digital access across the Global South. Yet early-stage social enterprises struggle to find the patient capital needed to scale proven solutions. The impact different calls for smart investments: Organizations leveraging existing infrastructure and distribution systems achieve nearly three times greater direct impact than those focused purely on disruption, with 15 times lower cost per life impacted. The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) addresses this financing gap by providing transformational support to mission-driven organizations ready to move from pilot to scale. They give up to $300,000 USD in unrestricted funding over three years to early-stage social enterprises addressing critical problems in health, education, food security, climate resilience, social justice, and economic empowerment. DRK provides deep operational support through dedicated board service, capacity building, and access to a global network. Portfolio organizations receive weekly engagement with senior DRK team members plus specialized support for fundraising, organizational development, and scaling strategy. Apply Now! Rolling applications could close at any time. Please sign up now to get our email updates. Learn how to get startup funding for your technology business, and find new funding opportunities with donors.
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