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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Kathryn Shehade Joins Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation as Chief Communications and Community Engagement OfficerBOSTON, MA (August 8, 2022) – Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK), one of the largest global venture philanthropy firms, today announced Kathryn Shehade has joined…Aug 2022 -
Holly Kuzmich joins the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation as a Managing Director to Lead its Presence in TexasMENLO PARK, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK), one of the largest global venture philanthropy firms, announced that…Jul 2022
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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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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DRK is thrilled to announce that @ProducerK4 joins our team as Chief Communications Officer. Her storytelling exper… https://t.co/BbGfYqzz3B
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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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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:/…
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Great @Forbes profile on the transformational impact @CommonMkt had during the pandemic. "Common Market distributed… https://t.co/2IaWqYSwZH
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Poverty fighter Anushka Ratnayake's nonprofit @myAgroFarms offers farmers a place to save small amounts of money an… https://t.co/LdLSgFkXIJ
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.@learning_rocket named a @Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia for Social Impact. Since launching two years ago, Rocket Learnin… https://t.co/0DXwmQzwZ6
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RT @Simprints: A few weeks ago, we attended the Annual @DRKFoundation Convening at the Hague. One of our first funders, they have been supp…
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.@reidhoffman and @uzomazo, @teamameelio Co-Founder and CEO, discuss increasing communication tools and educational… https://t.co/di0s6xWiqx
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The @commonwealthsec awards @PeepulIndia the 2022 Commonwealth Education Award for Rethinking Education for Innovat… https://t.co/bTjzzNvu0T
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.@gencitizen's CEO @lizclayroy announced as a recipient of @BlackVoicesOrg’s leadership award! The award supports B… https://t.co/zPzPf1claz
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Human rights lawyer, Becca Heller, believes that every refugee and migrant deserves a safe pathway to resettlement.… https://t.co/iHGqIwIezW
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.@abila1914, founder of @barefootlawUG, joins the @BizofGive podcast to share how his org leverages technology to m… https://t.co/MCN7sk1fEi
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Incredible impact at scale! @Solar_Sister illuminates the lives of 3M people in sub-Saharan Africa with solar produ… https://t.co/tzRI7Mcupl
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.@votedotorg partners w @AUProSports, a network of next-gen pro sports leagues empowering female athletes, to launc… https://t.co/B1azFG6Auu