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.
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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.
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200+
Organizations have joined the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation portfolio
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$110M
Of support deployed to over 185 organizations by end-of-year 2021
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220M+
Lives to date have been collectively impacted by DRK portfolio organizations
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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.
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Instead of Disruption, Leverage What Already Exists(originally posted on SSIR 9/21/2022) For as long as most of us can remember, social enterprises and social movements have sought to disrupt systems from…Sep 2022 -
DRK Foundation Advocating for Latino CommunityIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, DRK Managing Director Michelle De La Isla was recently featured on NBC and Telemundo to share how our portfolio…Sep 2022 -
Lara Metcalf Joins Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation as Managing DirectorBOSTON, MA (September 6, 2022) – Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK), one of the largest global venture philanthropy firms, today announced Lara Metcalf has joined…Sep 2022 -
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
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RT @Simprints: Insightful article on the power of leveraging what already exists in order to bypass the dysfunction that constrains change,…
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How can mission-driven orgs truly contribute to a future where women thrive? @myAgroFarms believes responding to wo… https://t.co/c48AakG4Eo
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.@FoodCorps announces its Nourishing Futures initiative, a $250M commitment grounded in equity that seeks to ensure… https://t.co/XRvPC56XNL
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.@InfluenceMap studied ads & marketing materials from top oil/gas companies; 60% of those had at least 1 claim abou… https://t.co/xmAFnuoWid
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Congrats to @GenCitizen CEO Elizabeth Clay Roy, one of @Ebonymag’s 2022 #Power100! Thrilled to see GC’s work buildi… https://t.co/c0l8sSb5rZ
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United Nations announces 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, including Richa Gupta, CEO & co-fo… https://t.co/SP8J12eppi
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In times of extreme political polarization and governmental dysfunction, DRK's @jimbildner and Stephanie Khurana sh… https://t.co/LNwLLvVD6X
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DRK's @Dasharyl featured on NBC and Telemundo to share how our portfolio supports progress, visibility & advancemen… https://t.co/VgbFUCl7gE
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DRK is thrilled to be selected as one of the Top Innovation Funds from the Innovative Funds for our Future Challeng… https://t.co/KBrBBNziOi
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Since 2009, grantee @foodforwardla has rerouted 250M pounds of food from landfills and delivered over a billion ser… https://t.co/B5xAmwFTTt
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DRK is thrilled to welcome @lminboston to our team as a Boston-based Managing Director. Lara’s deep seasoned experi… https://t.co/ICA7cBcTXH
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RT @SEL4India: We are so excited to announce that the @DRKFoundation have extended their support to us! Their guidance and Dr. Anika Warre…
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Azeez Gupta, Co-founder of @learning_rocket, named to Bloomberg New Economy 2022 class of Catalysts. Rocket Learnin… https://t.co/yCLB2iaGtX
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.@gencitizen CEO @lizclayroy was featured on BBB’s Heart of Giving Podcast, "Civics Education in Practice." It’s a… https://t.co/z4G251NVRK
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.@amazon celebrated #PrimeDay sales by partnering w @Caties_Closet to open a new Boston location, giving students a… https://t.co/cWEKy1M57r
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DRK is thrilled to welcome @HollyKuzmich to our team as a Dallas-based Managing Director! Holly will expand DRK's p… https://t.co/tzJbpkbXSo
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DRK is thrilled to announce @HollyKuzmich will join our team as a Dallas-based Managing Director. Holly's public po… https://t.co/SsUeCMqsIx
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.@AmnaHealing launches SADA (translated to 'voice' in Farsi) to bring the human stories behind refugee experiences… https://t.co/7IzHtFWAYR
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RT @AshokaUS: Today in @Forbes : @d_holli of @city_bureau talks democracy and local journalism with @keithhammonds of @soljourno https:/…