The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is a leading international grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities across the Global South. Established in 2008, DRF supports organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) through participatory grantmaking, advocacy, peer learning, and movement-building initiatives. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the fund works to strengthen disability rights… [Read More]
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Family Fund Trust (UK): Supporting Families Raising Disabled and Seriously Ill Children
The Family Fund Trust (commonly known as Family Fund) is the United Kingdom’s largest charity dedicated to supporting families on low incomes who are raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Founded in 1973 and operating across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the organization provides financial grants, practical support, and wellbeing services… [Read More]
Youth4Jobs Foundation – Inclusive Skilling, Employment for Persons with Disabilities, and Social Impact
Introduction The Youth4Jobs Foundation is one of South Asia’s leading nonprofit organizations focused on skill development, inclusive education, and employment for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Based in India, the organization works to ensure that young people with disabilities have access to meaningful livelihoods, workplace inclusion, and economic independence. Through its large-scale training centers, employer partnerships,… [Read More]
Frozen Funds Charitable Trust: Supporting Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Communities in New Zealand
Introduction The Frozen Funds Charitable Trust is a New Zealand-based charitable trust that provides grants for projects led by, and benefiting, people who use or have used mental health and intellectual disability services. The Trust focuses on empowering service users through community-based initiatives, advocacy, leadership development, and social inclusion programs. Administered by Public Trust New… [Read More]
Zero Project Network: Advancing Disability Inclusion Through Global Innovation
Introduction The Zero Project Network is a global initiative focused on creating a world with “zero barriers” for persons with disabilities. It operates as part of the broader Zero Project initiative, which identifies, researches, and shares innovative solutions that improve the rights and daily lives of persons with disabilities worldwide. The Network connects more than… [Read More]
Stan Perron Charitable Foundation: Supporting Community Impact and Philanthropy in Western Australia
Introduction The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation (commonly known as the Perron Foundation) is one of Australia’s most respected philanthropic organizations, dedicated to improving community well-being across Western Australia. Established through the generosity of businessman and philanthropist Stan Perron, the foundation focuses on long-term social impact by funding initiatives in health, education, youth development, disability services,… [Read More]
Diversability: Empowering People with Disabilities Worldwide
The Diversability is a global community and social impact organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities and promoting inclusion, visibility, and equity. Founded in 2009 by Tiffany Yu, the organization has grown into a powerful network connecting individuals, advocates, and allies across multiple countries. Mission and Purpose Diversability’s mission is to elevate disability pride and… [Read More]
VM Foundation: Programs, Grants, and Community Development Impact
Introduction The VM Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Victoria Mutual (VM) Group, a leading financial services organization based in Jamaica. The foundation focuses on improving the lives of Jamaicans through community development, education support, youth empowerment, and social impact initiatives. Established to structure and expand the corporate social responsibility activities of the VM… [Read More]
BC Rehab Foundation – Supporting Accessibility and Independence for People with Disabilities
Introduction – Overview of the BC Rehab Foundation The BC Rehab Foundation (officially British Columbia Rehabilitation Foundation) is a registered Canadian public foundation dedicated to supporting people with physical disabilities across British Columbia, Canada. It works to enhance accessibility, independence, and inclusion through funding programs that provide equipment, project support, and awards that improve quality… [Read More]
The Clare Milne Trust: Supporting People with Disabilities in Devon & Cornwall
Introduction The Clare Milne Trust is a UK-based grant-making charity dedicated to improving the lives of people living with disabilities in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. Established in 1999 and awarding its first grants in 2002, the Trust honours the memory and inspiring spirit of Clare Milne by supporting organisations that help disabled people… [Read More]
