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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Jette Parker Artists Programme is celebrating a very special milestone: 25 years of supporting talented young artists as they develop their craft, build confidence, and take the next steps in their careers in opera and ballet.🎭 A huge congratulations! 👏 Read more: oakfnd.org/25-years-of-...
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25 years of nurturing the next generation of opera talent - Oak Foundation
The Jette Parker Artists Programme is celebrating a very special milestone: 25 years of supporting talented young artists as they develop their craft, build confidence, and take the next steps in thei...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Across Britain, beavers are transforming natural landscapes in remarkable ways. Beaver Trust works with communities, farmers, conservationists, and policymakers to restore beavers to the wild. 🦫 The result is healthier rivers, richer biodiversity, and reduced floodings: oakfnd.org/restoring-ho...
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Restoring hope to our landscapes: Why everyone’s talking about Britain’s beavers - Oak Foundation
Since their re-introduction to the UK, beavers and their offspring have been busy building dams and transforming streams into a mosaic of ponds, wetlands and new streams.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
From neighbourhood bakeries to community networks, women-led organisations across Mexico are creating spaces where women and girls affected by violence can heal, connect, and thrive through emotional support, legal assistance, workshops and collective care. Read: oakfnd.org/from-traditi...
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From tradition to transformation in Mexico: taking time for reflection, conversation, and healing - Oak Foundation
From neighbourhood bakeries to networks supporting human rights defenders, women-led organisations across Mexico are creating spaces where women and girls affected by violence can heal, connect, and t...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🧵✨ For artisans, craft is more than a livelihood. Nest helps entrepreneurs in the US grow thriving businesses and supports crafters across five continents through training, resources, and access to markets. Read more: oakfnd.org/from-craft-t...
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From craft to community: building sustainable futures through hand crafts - Oak Foundation
For artisans, craft is more than a livelihood. Nest helps entrepreneurs in the US grow thriving businesses and supports crafters across five continents through training, resources, and markets. By str...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
For 125 years, the Horniman Museum and Gardens has been bringing the world to southeast London. 🌍 Now, its Nature + Love project is opening up exciting and accessible spaces for all to explore wildlife, learn about sustainability, and experience nature in new ways. oakfnd.org/nature-love-...
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Nature, love, and walruses for the Horniman Museum and Gardens’ 125th anniversary - Oak Foundation
For 125 years, the Horniman Museum and Gardens has been bringing the world to southeast London. Now, its Nature + Love project is opening up exciting spaces for children, families and communities to e...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Across Zimbabwe, communities are helping children who have lost their parents grow up surrounded by care, connection, and opportunity. Through support, access to education, food security, and income-strengthening programmes, FOST helps families build more secure futures🏠: oakfnd.org/it-takes-a-v...
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It takes a village: FOST’s approach to kinship care in Zimbabwe - Oak Foundation
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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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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 prevention🏡 Read here oakfnd.org/turning-the-...
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Turning the tide on homelessness: creating safe, secure homes for all - Oak Foundation
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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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Once polluted and cut off from public life, today Manhattan’s Hudson River is home to returning wildlife! From bald eagles and beavers to lively river ecosystems, Hudson River Park Friends shows what’s possible when communities invest in both people and the environment. oakfnd.org/where-the-ci...
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Where the city meets the tide: The comeback of Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront - Oak Foundation
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...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
In Pakistan, rooftop solar is helping millions access affordable, reliable power. 👏 From rural households gaining access to electricity for the first time to small businesses lowering energy costs, this people-driven movement is creating opportunity and prosperity. Read: oakfnd.org/from-panels-...
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From panels to progress: powering a brighter future in Pakistan - Oak Foundation
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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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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.👏 oakfnd.org/life-after-l...
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Life after landmines: land and livelihoods in northeast Zimbabwe - Oak Foundation
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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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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 - building confidence, skills, and real career opportunities through to graduation.👏 oakfnd.org/confidence-f...
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Confidence from community: coaching success at Durham Tech - Oak Foundation
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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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
When coastal communities are given space to manage their waters, habitats regenerate, and local food supplies become more secure. Read more about how small-scale fishers are keeping oceans and food systems alive: oakfnd.org/tenure-trans... @blueventures.bsky.social @globalfishingwatch.org
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Tenure, transparency, and tech: protecting small-scale fisheries worldwide - Oak Foundation
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 a...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Supporting boys and young men is about helping to create the conditions they need to thrive, to have stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of belonging. Find out how LinkUp Lab, Everyone's Invited, and the Young Men and Media Collective are building positive change👇: oakfnd.org/building-pos...
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Building positive spaces for young men online  - Oak Foundation
Supporting boys and young men is about helping to create the conditions they need to thrive, and to have better mental health, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of belonging. Learn what LinkU...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
At 16, Freya stepped into a hospital as a volunteer. Today, she’s a paramedic. Her journey is just one example of how volunteers are transforming healthcare across the UK. Through Helpforce’s work, thousands of volunteers are making a real difference. 👉 Read more: oakfnd.org/helpforce-vo...
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Helpforce volunteers make a difference: the heart behind healthcare  - Oak Foundation
At 16, Freya stepped into a hospital as a volunteer. Today, she’s a paramedic. Her journey is just one example of how volunteers are transforming healthcare across the UK – supporting patients, easing...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
In North Carolina, Resourceful Communities is working to strengthen local food systems by supporting farmers and helping residents grow fresh, locally-available produce, while building skills in organic and regenerative farming. Learn more here: oakfnd.org/the-local-ne...
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The local networks feeding North Carolina communities from the ground up - Oak Foundation
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-a...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Our 2025 Annual Report is here! We are excited to showcase the impactful work of our grantees throughout the year. - Click here for PDF version: tr.ee/GbEyzC5vsY - Click here for the interactive version: tr.ee/qF2OC8HI4Z Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💫
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Reporting shouldn’t steal time from what matters most: your work! We know how complex and inconsistent grant reporting can be across the sector. That’s why we’re introducing the new International Non Profit Accounting Standard’s reporting system! Find out more: oakfnd.org/the-power-of...
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The power of collective change – simplifying and streamlining grant-reporting - Oak Foundation
Reporting shouldn’t steal time from what matters most: your work! We know how complex and inconsistent grant reporting can be across the sector. That’s why we’re introducing the new INPAS reporting sy...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
In Harare, Zimbabwe, Island Hospice provides palliative care, pain relief, counselling, and practical support for people living with serious illness and their families through home visits, outreach clinics, medication, and caregiver support. 👏 Learn more here: oakfnd.org/island-hospi...
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Island Hospice: bringing comfort through palliative support - Oak Foundation
Image © Island Hospice In a leafy suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, a gentle glow fills the evening air as families and friends gather for a candlelit vigil. Some light candles in memory of loved ones, whil...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
From a single garden shed in Salisbury to a network of over 1,400 food banks, Trussell supports communities across the UK with emergency food, advice, and compassion. 👏 Learn more here: oakfnd.org/trussell-res...
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Trussell: reshaping the conversation on hunger - Oak Foundation
Trussell is a foodbank that supports a community of more than 1,400 locations across the UK, where almost 40,000 volunteers offer emergency food with compassion, advice, and practical support.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina, helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience meaningful college life. At UNC, participants learn everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent! Learn more: oakfnd.org/opening-camp...
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Opening campus doors: turning college dreams into real life possibilities - Oak Foundation
HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience an inclusive and meaningful college life. Through tailored programmes, participants learn everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent - by living in UNC dorms, making friends, and taking classes.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
To Zero, a global initiative that supports the community working to end childhood sexual violence, helps organisations reframe how they talk about child protection by replacing fear-based narratives with stories that highlight solutions and collective action. Learn more: oakfnd.org/growing-up-s...
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Growing Up Safe: how telling a new story can prevent childhood sexual violence  - Oak Foundation
To Zero, a global initiative that supports the community working to end childhood sexual violence, helps organisations reframe how they talk about child protection by replacing fear-based narratives w...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
In Asheville, North Carolina, BeLoved Asheville is nourishing the community through food and connection. After Hurricane Helene, its team mobilised to help rebuild homes, deliver essentials, and support thousands daily. 👉Find out more about its great work here: oakfnd.org?p=45240&prev...
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Food for the heart: Beloved Asheville connections and culture  - Oak Foundation
In Asheville, North Carolina, BeLoved Asheville is nourishing the community through food and connection - from Mama’s Kitchen meals to fresh‑produce markets. After Hurricane Helene, its team mobilised...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
School‑based telehealth is transforming access to care in Guilford County, North Carolina. By providing on‑site support and virtual access to medical and mental health professionals, Guilford Education Alliance helps students stay healthy and present in class. Read here: oakfnd.org/helping-to-k...
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Helping to keep kids in class: Telehealth in Guilford County Schools - Oak Foundation
Healthcare doesn’t usually begin in a classroom – but for many working families in Guilford County, North Carolina, when it does, that’s where it often ends. This is thanks to a telehealth programme i...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Across Tanzania, the Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund partners with community groups to create safe spaces for girls. Through life‑skills education and practical vocational training, girls learn to make informed choices about their futures. 👏 Read more here: oakfnd.org/empowering-a...
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Empowering adolescent girls in Tanzania - Oak Foundation
Across Tanzania, the Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund partners with community groups to create safe spaces for girls. Through life‑skills education and practical vocational training, gir...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
In Carrboro, Chapel Hill, trained mentors working with the Reintegration Support Network offer young people guidance, connection, and practical support as they navigate mental health, substance‑use, and justice‑related challenges. 👉 Learn more about RSN work: oakfnd.org/the-power-of...
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The power of being there: how mentoring can change a young person’s path - Oak Foundation
For many young people facing challenges as they grow up, timely and compassionate support at the right time is all that’s needed to make a big difference in their lives. In Carrboro, Chapel Hill, the ...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Pee Wee Homes is providing affordable, safe tiny homes that offer people transitioning out of homelessness not just a place to live, but a place to belong where residents feel secure, valued, and at home. 👉 Learn more here: oakfnd.org/building-hop...
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Building hope: One tiny home at a time - Oak Foundation
Across Orange County in North Carolina, a group of neighbours came together with a shared vision:  to create affordable, tiny homes for, and with, people transitioning out of homelessness.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Breaking the silence brings healing. By creating safe, creative spaces, organisations like Secrets Worth Sharing and Our Wave are helping survivors find strength, joy, and community on both sides of the Atlantic. 👉Learn more about these inspiring initiatives here: oakfnd.org/breaking-the...
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Breaking the silence around child sexual abuse - Oak Foundation
People who have experienced sexual abuse on both sides of the Atlantic are finding ways to start conversations about the issue to get the support they need to heal. Read the article to find out more.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Let's talk about reuse, the proven solution to plastic pollution! The Plastic Solutions Fund supports organisations worldwide to build scalable reuse models. 🌍 Find out why reuse makes economic and environmental sense oakfnd.org/from-waste-t...
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From waste to worth: reuse is the global revolution - Oak Foundation
Reuse systems are gaining momentum across the globe. Supported by Plastic Solutions Fund, learn how organisations and businesses are replacing single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The Center for Voldsforebyggelse (Prevention of Violence) is turning remembrance into action, using data, education, and community support to help prevent violence against women and children. Read our partner story to learn more: oakfnd.org/the-power-of...
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The power of remembrance: honouring victims to prevent future violence - Oak Foundation
In Denmark, The Center for Voldsforebyggelse uses data, education, and community support to prevent violence against women and children.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
On Beresford Street in Jersey, UK, a social enterprise is serving more than just great coffee. ☕ Beresford Street Kitchen provides training and paid employment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Learn more here: oakfnd.org/flourishing-...
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Flourishing at the Beresford Street Kitchen - Oak Foundation
The Beresford Street Kitchen in Jersey, the Channel Islands, is home to a brilliant social enterprise that’s transforming the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
In Europe, farming practices are changing — and so are the ways we protect human and animal health. The Antimicrobial Initiative works to reduce the use of antibiotics in farming, offering solutions that combat antibiotic resistance and promote animal welfare. Learn more: oakfnd.org/using-antibi...
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Using antibiotics in farming responsibly - Oak Foundation
The Antimicrobial Initiative works with not-for-profit organisations to reduce the use of antibiotics in farming, offering practical solutions that combat antibiotic resistance and promote animal welf...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🏘️ A safe, stable home is the foundation for a brighter future. In Massachusetts, not-for-profit organisations are making this a reality for families. Learn more here: oakfnd.org/creating-hou...
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Creating housing opportunity in Massachussets - Oak Foundation
A safe, stable home is the foundation for a brighter future. In Massachusetts, not-for-profit organisations are making this a reality for families.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
From recycling old linens into home décor to upcycling museum banners into tote bags, transformations are happening at I Tråd Med Verden. This organisation helps women develop skills in handicraft, connecting them with employment opportunities and community. Learn more: oakfnd.org/i-trad-med-v...
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I Tråd Med Verden: sustainable development for women and the world - Oak Foundation
Headquartered in Copenhagen, this organisation helps women from diverse backgrounds find a path back into the workforce through their local communities.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
What does it take to step onto one of the world’s greatest stages? For many, it starts with the right support. The Jette Parker Artists Programme provides exceptional artists with the chance to learn, grow, and shine at Royal Ballet and Opera in Covent Garden, London. oakfnd.org/helping-a-ne...
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Helping a new generation of artists take to the international stage - Oak Foundation
The Jette Parker Artists Programme offers exceptional artists from around the world mentorship and coaching at the Royal Ballet and Opera in London.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Preventing child sexual abuse requires a response on multiple levels. That's why Empowering Children Foundation provides emergency support to children in Eastern Europe, helps professionals know how to respond, and runs public awareness campaigns. To learn more, read on: oakfnd.org/raising-awar...
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Raising awareness to empower children in Eastern Europe - Oak Foundation
Empower Children Foundation provides emergency support to children in Eastern Europe, helps teachers and professionals know how to respond, and runs campaigns to raise public awareness.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
In 2024, @miraclefeet.bsky.social celebrated a major milestone: 100,000 children reached with life-changing clubfoot treatment. 🌟 Read on to discover how the organisation is helping children in 37 countries live free from pain and stigma oakfnd.org/100000-steps...
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100,000 steps toward a brighter future: MiracleFeet's journey to end clubfoot - Oak Foundation
MiracleFeet is on a mission to ensure that no child experiences the pain and stigma of clubfoot, and remains dedicated to its goal of ensuring that every child born with this treatable disability has ...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Our 2024 annual report is here! Thank you to everyone who contributed. We are delighted to be able to showcase just some of the great work of our grantees in 2024. Check out the report here: oakfnd.org/wp-content/u...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Reducing food waste means higher incomes for farmers, improved food security, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. In India, @worldresources.bsky.social is researching what causes food waste, and is turning insights into action. Learn more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w58...
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Restoring India's lost harvest
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
At Oak Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of core funding. In her blog post for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Silvia Guizzardi, our senior adviser for impact, delves into the evidence behind core funding and why it matters. 👉Read more here: cep.org/blog/unlocki...
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Unlocking Potential and Supporting Resilience: A Look at The Growing Evidence for Unrestricted Funding | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
All the evidence that I consulted confirms that unrestricted funding helps organizations to expand their reach and engage in new projects.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of The Do One Better Knowledge Hub and Podcast for an interview with Oak President, Doug Griffiths. Listen here: www.lidji.org/post/doug-gr...
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
In solidarity, there is strength! From empowering children living with disabilities to protecting women in the workforce, Trag Foundation's "Stronger Together" initiative has united women’s rights movements across the Balkans. Learn more here: oakfnd.org/stronger-tog...
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Stronger together: how Trag united a women’s rights movement in the Balkans - Oak Foundation
Trag was founded 20 years ago to support small community organisations and individual citizens in the Balkans.
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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
March 4th 4:00pm – 5:00pm Lindsay Jones + experts in AI & neurodiversity How can AI enhance personalized learning and streamline support for students with learning differences? Details here: schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/...
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Community-Driven Approaches to Inclusive AI Education
SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | Special education teachers, along with the neurodiversity and learning science communities, are positioned to lead inclusive AI education. With rising neurodivergent recogniti...
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Clean Air Fund @cleanairfund.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
📢 NEW: '#CleanAirZones: Practical guidance for cities' aims to support policy makers who are interested in CAZs as a tool to tackle #AirPollution. It draws on years of experience, with insights for cities at all stages of their clean air journey ⬇️ www.cleanairfund.org/resource/cle...
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Clean Air Zones: Practical guidance for cities
The guidance aims to support cities around the world to navigate through the process of developing and delivering a Clean Air Zone.
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Gorongosa National Park @gorongosapark.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
The Gorongosa Girls Clubs and Park Conservation Department organized a special event on World Pangolin Day. Students and adults watched videos, toured the Pangolin Rehabilitation Center, launched a new children’s book, planted trees, and witnessed the release of a pangolin back into the wild.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Sport has the power to break barriers! ⚽ That’s why Grassroot Soccer uses soccer to connect with young boys worldwide—helping them open up, build healthy relationships, and thrive on and off the field. Learn more here! oakfnd.org/scoring-goal...
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Scoring goals for healthy futures: the power of soccer for change
Grassroot Soccer leverages the universal appeal of soccer to reach adolescents, helping them build healthy relationships and make choices that will set them on a path to thrive.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
In Sierra Leone, Media Matters for Women runs popular radio shows that share life-changing information with women living in rural areas. Learn more in our partner story below: oakfnd.org/in-rural-sie...
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The new media moguls: community journalists
Media Matters for Women uses the power of its award-winning radio show to reach people across rural Sierra Leone.
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