Annual Report – 2023
In Thrive’s first year, we expanded the global plant-based food systems movement in 1 out of every 3 of the world’s countries.
In Year 1, Thrive’s majority-women, BIPOC, global team:
Granted 1 out of every 3 countries in the world
Distributed 94 grants to 60 countries & 6 continents
Moved $1.7M in grantmaking to end factory farming
Partnered to offer 2 strategic planning courses to 16 grantees from 16 countries
Jumpstarted the plant-based food systems movement in 30% of African countries
Held multiple grantee coaching sessions to support strategy & growth
Coached 148 Thrive Africa Accelerator members in campaign strategy
Strengthened Africa-based women-identified advocates through our inaugural Africa Vegan Women’s Initiative
Launched the world’s first Africa Vegan Restaurant Week and Africa School Lunch Campaign, joint Africa-wide campaigns with nearly 50 registered participants from 16 African countries, increasing nutritious plant-based food access to tens of thousands of people
2 staff members were recipients of the Rockwood Equity in Philanthropy Leadership Fellowship
Launched Donor Services to facilitate international giving
And more.
And all using a Trust-Based Philanthropy, equity-centered grantmaking approach.
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