In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities is working to strengthen local food systems by supporting farmers and helping residents grow fresh, locally-available produce, while building skills in organic and regenerative farming. Learn more here: oakfnd.org/the-local-ne...

Our 2025 Annual Report is here! We are excited to showcase the impactful work of our grantees throughout the year. - Click here for PDF version: tr.ee/GbEyzC5vsY - Click here for the interactive version: tr.ee/qF2OC8HI4Z Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💫

Reporting shouldn’t steal time from what matters most: your work! We know how complex and inconsistent grant reporting can be across the sector. That’s why we’re introducing the new International Non Profit Accounting Standard’s reporting system! Find out more: oakfnd.org/the-power-of...

In Harare, Zimbabwe, Island Hospice provides palliative care, pain relief, counselling, and practical support for people living with serious illness and their families through home visits, outreach clinics, medication, and caregiver support. 👏 Learn more here: oakfnd.org/island-hospi...

From a single garden shed in Salisbury to a network of over 1,400 food banks, Trussell supports communities across the UK with emergency food, advice, and compassion. 👏 Learn more here: oakfnd.org/trussell-res...

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! Learn more: oakfnd.org/opening-camp...

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. Learn more: oakfnd.org/growing-up-s...

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. 👉Find out more about its great work here: oakfnd.org?p=45240&prev...

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. Read here: oakfnd.org/helping-to-k...

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. 👏 Read more here: oakfnd.org/empowering-a...

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. 👉 Learn more about RSN work: oakfnd.org/the-power-of...

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 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: oakfnd.org/breaking-the...

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 oakfnd.org/from-waste-t...

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: oakfnd.org/the-power-of...

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-...

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. Learn more: oakfnd.org/using-antibi...

🏘️ 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...

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. Learn more: oakfnd.org/i-trad-med-v...

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. oakfnd.org/helping-a-ne...

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...

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 oakfnd.org/100000-steps...

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: oakfnd.org/wp-content/u...

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...

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. Listen here: www.lidji.org/post/doug-gr...

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. Learn more here: oakfnd.org/stronger-tog...

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? Details here: schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/...

📢 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.

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! oakfnd.org/scoring-goal...

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: oakfnd.org/in-rural-sie...