Through our grant-making, we contribute to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world.
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Zimbabwe Programme / Partner story
It takes a village: FOST’s approach to kinship care in Zimbabwe
Across Zimbabwe, communities are coming together to ensure children who have lost their parents can grow up surrounded by care, connection, and opportunities. Through support for grandparents and relatives raising children, access to education, and p
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Housing and Homelessness Programme / Partner story
Turning the tide on homelessness: creating safe, secure homes for all
Across Scotland, organisations, communities, and residents are working together to tackle the root causes of homelessness by building affordable homes, helping people stay securely housed through legal support and tenant-led action, and strengthening
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Special Interest Programme / Partner story
Where the city meets the tide: The comeback of Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront
Just a few decades ago, Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront was polluted, noisy, and cut off from public life. Today, it’s home to returning wildlife, outdoor classrooms, volunteers restoring habitats, and millions of New Yorkers enjoying nature
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Global Climate Initiatives Programme / Partner story
From panels to progress: powering a brighter future in Pakistan
In Pakistan, millions are turning to rooftop solar panels for affordable, reliable power, transforming lives and strengthening local economies. From rural households gaining access to electricity for the first time to small businesses lowering energy
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Zimbabwe Programme / Partner story
Life after landmines: land and livelihoods in northeast Zimbabwe
In northeast Zimbabwe, land that was once feared is becoming a source of hope. As minefields are cleared in communities like Chisecha, families are reclaiming land, rebuilding livelihoods, and investing in their futures. Through sustainable farming p
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Special Interest Programme / Partner story
Confidence from community: coaching success at Durham Tech
At Durham Tech, North Carolina, success starts with people. Through its Success Coaching programme, dedicated coaches help students turn their ambitions into clear, achievable pathways. From tailored guidance and community connections right through t
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Environment Programme / Partner story
Tenure, transparency, and tech: protecting small-scale fisheries worldwide
When coastal communities are given space to manage their waters, fish stocks recover, habitats regenerate, and local food supplies become more secure. From protecting nearshore zones to pushing back against destructive practices like bottom trawling,
Discover our programmes
Oak Foundation has eight global and two country programmes. Through these programmes, we contribute to a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world. Visit the programme pages to learn about our grant-making strategies.
Our grant-making in 2025
365
Number of
programme
grants
33
Number of
countries
383
Total
grant-making
in USD millions
Our latest stories
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Zimbabwe Programme / Partner story
It takes a village: FOST’s approach to kinship care in Zimbabwe
Across Zimbabwe, communities are coming together to ensure children who have lost their parents can grow up surrounded by care, connection, and opportunities. Through support for grandparents and rela…
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Housing and Homelessness Programme / Partner story
Turning the tide on homelessness: creating safe, secure homes for all
Across Scotland, organisations, communities, and residents are working together to tackle the root causes of homelessness by building affordable homes, helping people stay securely housed through lega…
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Special Interest Programme / Partner story
Where the city meets the tide: The comeback of Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront
Just a few decades ago, Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront was polluted, noisy, and cut off from public life. Today, it’s home to returning wildlife, outdoor classrooms, volunteers restoring habi…
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Global Climate Initiatives Programme / Partner story
From panels to progress: powering a brighter future in Pakistan
In Pakistan, millions are turning to rooftop solar panels for affordable, reliable power, transforming lives and strengthening local economies. From rural households gaining access to electricity for…
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Zimbabwe Programme / Partner story
Life after landmines: land and livelihoods in northeast Zimbabwe
In northeast Zimbabwe, land that was once feared is becoming a source of hope. As minefields are cleared in communities like Chisecha, families are reclaiming land, rebuilding livelihoods, and investi…
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Special Interest Programme / Partner story
Confidence from community: coaching success at Durham Tech
At Durham Tech, North Carolina, success starts with people. Through its Success Coaching programme, dedicated coaches help students turn their ambitions into clear, achievable pathways. From tailored…
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INPAS transforms not-for-profit reporting from a time-consuming burden into a streamlined, purpose-built system – freeing grantees to focus on impact, not paperwork. By simplifying processes and creating a shared standard, it boosts transparency, consistency, and confidence for funders and grant-making.
In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities is working to strengthen local food systems by supporting farmers and fostering community resilience. It does this by helping residents grow fresh, locally-available produce, while building skills in organic and regenerative farming.
In North Carolina, eight acres of farmland provide opportunties for refugee communities to access land, education, and new opportunities. Called the Transplanting Traditions Community Farm, this is a powerful cultural space for elders to recreate home, and the next generation to rediscover their roots through mentorship and training.
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