DRK Foundation

A global venture philanthropy firm providing early stage funding and deep capacity building support to the most impactful social enterprises around the world.

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

@Tarjimly @Tarjimly, thank you for your commitment to transforming the lives of immigrants and refugees by eliminating humanitarian language barriers. Your translation service is an exceptional example of how technology can be leveraged for good, and it’s a privilege to support this work.

[City Bureau @city_bureau]

✨ We are incredibly proud to share that City Bureau Senior Reporter @sarahanneconway and @invinst Data Director Trina Reynolds-Tyler have won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for their investigation “Missing in Chicago! https://t.co/ZthOC1Ubvp

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

People always ask us how we measure impact. We measure thru the only lens that matters — lives impacted. Our 2023 Annual Report showcases what is possible when passion, empathy & belief in something better drive human focus. This Is What Impact Looks Like https://t.co/xdlhSeAQAR

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

Seeing what impact looks like on the ground not only reminds us of the possible, but it is the best antidote to feeling hopeless.

We hope you will take as much joy in seeing what impact looks like as much as we do.

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[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

Kiah Williams, co-founder of @sirum, met a woman named Makela, a mother of four who was struggling to find affordable medication. “She had called around to many pharmacies to get the medications she needed at a fair price, but could not afford them,” says Kiah.

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

“Imagine sending your kid to school with a substitute managing their classroom, no one to set the tone or build relationships,” says @melissawu99, CEO of @edpioneers.

Through their alumni network, Education Pioneers turns schools into a lever for excellence and equity for all.

[Last Mile Health @lastmilehealth]

Each day, children under 5 die from preventable causes. But #proCHWs are changing that. LMH CEO @Lisha1McCormick reflects on a visit to a remote Liberian community: "I see kids growing healthy, because CHWs are delivering care." More from @DRKFoundation: https://t.co/Vco0MvhPab

[McNulty Foundation @McNultyFound]

BIG NEWS: Meet the 2023 #McNultyPrize Winners – addressing mental health @friendshipbench & @DixonChibanda, global plastic pollution @MareaVerde_PA & @mireiheras, and economic opportunity @BeBraven & @EubanksDavis. Learn more here @AspenInstitute: https://t.co/idwrH5iEcH

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

Lisha McCormick, CEO of @lastmilehealth, was visiting a community in Liberia when she learned nearly every mother she met had lost a child before their fifth birthday.

Now when she visits, Lisha sees their children thriving because LMH has made access to healthcare possible.

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

.@FathersUplift, a DRK Foundation portfolio organization, has helped reconnect relationships for over 13,000 families — giving fathers back their self-worth and dignity so they can re-engage in the lives of their children and families. https://t.co/QuBdpquTeF

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

We are excited to announce DRK has received a Telly Award for our “20 Years of Social Impact” Annual Retreat Video, produced by @ProducerK4. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and are judged by esteemed industry leaders. Congratulations to all winners and nominees!

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

@IndusAction @tarunch The work you do inspires us everyday, thank you for being a part of this incredible community!

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

"How does narrative shape the way we think about a continent?" @uiweala1, CEO of @TheAfricaCenter, created a safe, creative space to re-think and reshape the complex narratives we use about Africa, the continent, and its people. #300MillionReasonsToBelieve

[Impact Europe @impacteuropenet]

#WeekendReading | "It’s time to change the definition of impact investing & change the narrative to make it the rule, not the exception. All impact investors welcome." @DRKFoundation CEO Jim Bildner in @SSIReview: https://t.co/geHgZYUuvT

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

Powered by technology, @sirum helps nursing homes, pharmacies and manufacturers donate unused medicine & get it to where it’s needed most. Watch their medicine donation in action feat. @PharMericaCorp, a national leader in long-term care pharmacy services. https://t.co/9ZN5SMxdOj

[Stanford Social Innovation Review @SSIReview]

“Few problems have been truly solved by impact investing, and returns have been nominal at best.” Jim Bildner @DRKFoundation critiques #impactinvesting and pushes funders to pool multiple forms of capital to yield better market returns and social impact. https://t.co/aWX08hC9Q8

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

A powerful reminder that our "instruments "or "instrumentalities" do not define us. It is who we are holistically & what we do for others that ultimately defines us. A compelling profile on DRK's multi-talented Managing Director, @MargoDrakos, in @Forbes https://t.co/GXNDgO2tkk

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

#COVID19 has left lingering mental health issues, especially for children. @reach4kids provides PCPs w training in the best evidence-based therapies in order to better diagnose, treat & manage mental health issues in children. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth https://t.co/KtprDt4xdm

[DRK Foundation @DRKFoundation]

DRK CEO @jimbildner joined @InsidePhilanthr to share more about our model & commitment to finding, funding and supporting leaders who are closest to the problems they are trying to solve, and lessons learned along the way.
@reach4kids @werepjustice @Reboot_Rx @recidiviz

[Inside Philanthropy @InsidePhilanthr]

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation is a global venture philanthropy organization. Mike Scutari checks in with its president and CEO Jim Bildner to discuss its diverse portfolio, the impact of “leverage-first” organizations and more. https://t.co/hNPe9OGzfJ

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Great spotlight on @911access in @voxdotcom @nowthisnews for their exciting work in emergency assistive tech and disability advocacy. Their innovative app provides emergency help to people with disabilities and those who don't speak English. Watch now! https://t.co/B6zKddo2d1