These six simple words say it all. It truly is a time for all of us to be bolder, more intentional, and more committed than ever to helping those most vulnerable in society. This past year, we witnessed a new kind of boldness as DRK portfolio organizations demonstrated proof point after proof point of what’s possible. Read more in our latest Annual Report.
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation was founded on a belief in the power of innovation and the conviction that with bold support, passionate individuals with great ideas can change the world.
Expand
In 2021 we opened an office in Nairobi, Kenya, a powerful hub for social innovation in Africa. The local team will lead sourcing, diligence, and support efforts for our African portfolio, in partnership with our Europe and US-based teams.
-
200+
Organizations have joined the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation portfolio
-
$110M
Of support deployed to over 185 organizations by end-of-year 2021
-
220M+
Lives to date have been collectively impacted by DRK portfolio organizations
Innovate
Noora Health receives the 2022 Skoll Award for Social Innovation. Noora Health strengthens health systems by equipping families and loved ones with life-saving caregiving skills.
News
-
ImpactCity & DRK Welcome Global Entrepreneurs to The Netherlands for Impact ConveningImpactCity The Hague and its partner the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) will welcome 45 social enterprise entrepreneurs who together are leading organizations reaching and…Apr 2022 -
Zarlasht Halaimzai Listed as BCC 100 Women of 2021A former refugee from Afghanistan herself, Zarlasht Halaimzai is co-founder and chief executive of the Refugee Trauma Initiative (RTI), an organization that provides psychological support…Dec 2021 -
Wawira Njiru Named the United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year 2021Wawira Njiru, founder and Executive Director of Food for Education, is named the United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year 2021. Wawira was recognized…Oct 2021 -
DRK Welcomes 7 New International Organizations to Our PortfolioDRK is pleased to introduce you to seven incredible organizations that are new to the DRK portfolio. In concert with our many sourcing partners in…Aug 2021 -
286 Teams Empowering Voices the World Needs to Hear by MacKenzie ScottSeeding by Ceding by MacKenzie Scott “Sitting down to write this post, I felt stuck. I want to de-emphasize privileged voices and cede focus to…Jun 2021 -
The Multibillion-Dollar US Prison Industry - And How to Dismantle ItBianca Tylek, DRK Entrepreneur and TED Fellow, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on the prison industry and the founder of Worth Rises, a…May 2021 -
FreeFrom Selected as Finalist for Equality Can't Wait ChallengeFreeFrom a finalist for the $10MM Equality Can’t Wait Challenge. From more than 550 applicants, FreeFrom is in the final 10 and joins other inspiring…Mar 2021 -
Can Kenyan Entrepreneurs Redraw the Classroom of the Future?As the need for digital education across Africa skyrocketed in 2020, Kenyan tech companies found ways to collaborate with school systems and expand the number…Feb 2021 -
Bringing Peace to the American CityFrom San Quentin inmate to neighborhood safety advocate, Kelly’s guest Sam Vaughn embodies the ideal of “be the change you want to see.” Working with…Jan 2021 -
How A.I. Can Speed Up the Covid-19 Vaccination DriveEnsuring the efficiency of that vaccination program is essential because demand is likely to outstrip supply globally for some time and, particularly in low-income countries,…Jan 2021
-
.@reidhoffman and @uzomazo, @teamameelio Co-Founder and CEO, discuss increasing communication tools and educational… https://t.co/di0s6xWiqx
-
The @commonwealthsec awards @PeepulIndia the 2022 Commonwealth Education Award for Rethinking Education for Innovat… https://t.co/bTjzzNvu0T
-
.@gencitizen's CEO @lizclayroy announced as a recipient of @BlackVoicesOrg’s leadership award! The award supports B… https://t.co/zPzPf1claz
-
Human rights lawyer, Becca Heller, believes that every refugee and migrant deserves a safe pathway to resettlement.… https://t.co/iHGqIwIezW
-
.@abila1914, founder of @barefootlawUG, joins the @BizofGive podcast to share how his org leverages technology to m… https://t.co/MCN7sk1fEi
-
Incredible impact at scale! @Solar_Sister illuminates the lives of 3M people in sub-Saharan Africa with solar produ… https://t.co/tzRI7Mcupl
-
.@votedotorg partners w @AUProSports, a network of next-gen pro sports leagues empowering female athletes, to launc… https://t.co/B1azFG6Auu
-
Understanding the emotional fallout of violence and displacement is more important than ever. @ZarlashtH, writer, r… https://t.co/zUOtLy9LNv
-
We're so proud to see 3 amazing DRK Foundation portfolio organizations – @myAgroFarms, @IRAP & @NooraHealth – among… https://t.co/ztcx3vhaYK
-
RT @ELMAPhilanthro: .@Living_Goods & @lastmilehealth partnered to deploy 50,000 digitally empowered community health workers to provide on-…
-
Join @GalvinAlmanza, co-founder of @PFJ_USA, for a virtual event on Friday, April 8. Presented by @HNMCP, the event… https://t.co/pLtxaznDqf
-
.@NooraHealth receives the 2022 Skoll Award for Social Innovation! With nearly 2M caregivers trained, Noora Health… https://t.co/s7BArUT5Ap
-
Looking to help organizations scale their impact? Applications are open for two more days to join the LGT Impact Fe… https://t.co/ATKR1rxIra
-
Looking to help organizations scale their impact? Applications are still open for the LGT Impact Fellowship, where… https://t.co/pi4onH0O79
-
Exciting opportunity to hear more about @teachunited's inspiring work & learn how TeachUNITED increases quality edu… https://t.co/1fMIqOiwg9
-
"Gov'ts have enormous reach w/ families. We knew tapping into their channels would be key to scaling fast. Thanks t… https://t.co/aZoYqDtgGD
-
"Thirty of the world's largest financial institutions are undermining their commitment to cutting carbon emissions… https://t.co/5uD3vK4B0z
-
"Today, Ukrainians are being welcomed by nations around the world. But if history is any guide, the welcome mat mig… https://t.co/r90rTHtM2i