Impact
At DRK, we measure impact by looking at the number of lives affected, the rates of growth of the organizations we support, and the evidence of systemic change they create. Learn more about the direct impact of our portfolio in our 2018 Annual Report.
171
organizations have joined the DRK Portfolio
(as of May 2020)
$1B
in small loans made to low-income businesses around the world by Kiva
100M+
text messages from people in distress processed by
Crisis Text Line counselors
18M
citizens in Mali will have access to free care thanks to the work of Muso and their proactive healthcare model
39M
U.S. students connected to high speed broadband since 2013 thanks to EducationSuperHighway
5.5M
pairs of eyeglasses distributed by VisionSpring
1M
people have clean energy access in rural African communities thanks to
Solar Sister
300,000
people trained by Noora Health in India to be care providers for their loved ones in hospitals and at home
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Laid off during the pandemic? @MeritAmerica is helping adults without bachelor’s degrees transition into skilled ca… https://t.co/D2605BB8N0
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A restorative ocean farmer. An author. And now a 2020 James Beard Media Award in Writing winner! Congratulations Br… https://t.co/zrsh8jl0G6
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A moving @BBC_Future feature on @friendshipbench and their work training Zimbabwean grandmothers to provide mental… https://t.co/HCUke3AKdR
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.@GetOnward Founder & CEO, Ronnie Washington, named a 2020 @Ashoka Fellow! Congrats to Ronnie and all the 2020 Fell… https://t.co/hNL0aZFTJV
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.@Cloud2Street partners w/ @WTWcorporate to expand their work in flood insurance & create a reliable + scalable ind… https://t.co/Pwp01WYDKz
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.@noorahealth is on the frontlines of the #COVID19 pandemic, combating misinformation with evidence-based public he… https://t.co/ZcTKeI930u
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The repercussions of #COVID19 have highlighted the need to empower rural communities to design sustainable digital… https://t.co/sRjPREA1zc
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.@NewStoryCharity has created “The Neighborhood”, a crowdfunded rent-paying campaign where 100% of donations go to… https://t.co/VCdvolvzRQ
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"As vulnerable families confront joblessness, illness & social isolation due to #COVID19, the number of children en… https://t.co/TYMWG7BOmt
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.@report4america, an initiative of @GroundTruth, announced the selection of 225 journalists for its 2020-2021 repor… https://t.co/1bfyPPRdpu
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Happy 50th Earth Day! Looking for ways to protect and take action to make a positive difference for our planet? Sig… https://t.co/G3jhYIfTkw
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RT @friendshipbench: A message from our team. #FriendshipBench continues to create safe spaces and a sense of belonging during #COVID19.…
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RT @UptrustOfficial: Why a judge's decision to set bail can be the equivalent of a death sentence with #COVID19 rapidly spreading in our ja…
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.@mattdunnevt, founder of @Ruralinno, shares how building fiber infrastructure in rural communities enables resilie… https://t.co/o9Cxb0HZnt
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Grantees @Simprints and @CrisisTextLine are responding to #COVIDー19 by creating innovative solutions for those who… https://t.co/mMCuytUJMO
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RT @kresgecities: "[Many] are rapidly pivoting their organizations to make a difference in the lives of others right now, in ways they had…
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In these unprecedented times of #COVIDー19, DRK's CEO @jimbildner shares how organizations like @EdSuperHighway &… https://t.co/0qGPK93IrO
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Great article from @rajpanjabi, Co-Founder & CEO of @lastmilehealth, on the benefits of retraining unemployed citiz… https://t.co/KP3izQzNsO
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RT @caremessage: So thankful for all the #CHCs #FQHCs #FreeClinics on the front lines of combatting #COVID19 among the underserved. Honored…
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RT @CrisisTextLine: Working from home or taking online classes can be stressful. If you’re struggle to adjust and it’s hurting your mental…