Cartier Philanthropy’s Annual Report 2023-24 is out now.
What sets Cartier Philanthropy apart is its recognition that money alone isn’t enough. Their commitment to capacity-building reflects a deep understanding that sustainable change requires more than just funding.
“Access to basic services can rewrite the script of a person’s life” is the core philosophy of their strategy.
Since its inception, it has injected 130 million Swiss francs into projects around the globe, backing 58 partner organisations just in 2023-24. The distribution of it is a matter of identifying where the investment has the potential to yield the highest returns in human development.
From the crowded slums of Mumbai to the underserved corners of Kenya, their projects are focused on rectifying foundational inequities. Take Mobile Creches which provides day care for children of laborers directly on worksites across India. This enables parents to work without sacrificing their children’s safety and well-being, thus contributing to stronger family structures and healthier communities.
In East Africa, Kidogo is transforming informal “baby care” centers in slums into quality childcare micro-businesses. This creates a self-sustaining cycle of social and economic improvement.
Cartier Philanthropy has made women’s empowerment a cornerstone of their strategy. StrongMinds’ mental health initiatives in Uganda and Zambia are addressing depression at scale using group talk therapy led by local women. This promotes healthier women leading healthier families and thus more resilient communities.
The Our Legacy Foundation invested in climate-smart agriculture projects that empower women in West Africa to become self-reliant farmers. This led to increased food security, economic stability, and societal resilience.
Cartier’s focus on sustainable livelihoods means equipping people with the skills, tools, and resources to lift themselves out of poverty permanently. In Zambia, IDE’s Farm Business Advisors train smallholder farmers to transition from subsistence farming to profitable enterprises.
One Acre Fund’s operations in Rwanda, backed by Cartier, provides farmers with better seeds, training, and access to markets. They’ve managed to double their reach since 2016, serving 870k smallholder farmers today.
The response to Storm Daniel in Libya and the ongoing humanitarian aid in Chad for Sudanese refugees are strategic interventions designed to stabilise regions, prevent further descent into chaos, and create conditions for long-term recovery. It’s about mitigating risk while maximising human capital.
Through partnerships with IDinsight and MIGHTY ALLY, Cartier Philanthropy offers expertise in data analysis, behavioral changes, and branding.
Cartier Philanthropy understands that true power lies not in the act of giving, but in the ability to empower others to take control of their destinies.
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