The Agency Fund

? Join us for?Gen AI Happy Hour?on?March 5?in?Bangalore! This gathering will bring together?SPC (South Park Commons) members?and?organizations using AI for global development, creating space to?connect, exchange ideas, and explore synergies between AI and social impact. Important:?To make room for as many organizations as possible, we ask that?only one representative per organization?registers. If multiple people sign up, we’ll only be able to accept the first registration. RSVP here:?https://lu.ma/72i2mys7 Let’s build community and spark new collaborations at the intersection of?AI and global development. Project Tech4Dev

What can we learn from Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs in low-resource settings? Our latest blog by Zezhen Wu, PhD and Lucero Ramirez-Varela examines the impact of SEL programs on young children in low-resource settings, highlighting key findings from rigorously tested intervention approaches such as climate-targeted SEL programs, skill-targeted SEL programs, and social-psychological wise interventions. With mixed evidence on effectiveness, we explore which approaches show the most promise and provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners. Read more to explore our key insights: https://lnkd.in/gtfzdX3K

?? New Film: Taking the Alternative Path Across East Africa, young women are running businesses, supporting their families, and forging their own paths. But many face real barriers—unfinished schooling, financial constraints, and limited opportunities. This film, made in partnership with Educate!, follows Precious, Beatrice, and Jackline—three young entrepreneurs in Kenya—who are growing their businesses and creating new opportunities for themselves and others. Through Educate!'s mentorship and training, they’ve gained the skills to build businesses to thrive. Here is their story. ??

?? WE'RE HIRING- Senior Operations Analyst We're looking for exceptional candidates to join our dynamic, mission-driven team. At The Agency Fund, we're dedicated to expanding the agency of people facing challenging circumstances by supporting innovative social ventures and non-profits. Our ideal ???????????????????? Analyst will lead the seamless execution of grant-making and investment operations, while also strengthening internal business processes. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gjQtc53m

Great piece by Shirley Yan and Sreeram Ramasubramanian from Noora Health on driving sustainable impact through learning and adapting while growing. Read the full blog here:?https://lnkd.in/g4-q9VVi

From Timbuktu to Times Square! Who would have thought? I'm so grateful for this journey ??. The road has been bumpy but full of learnings. From the little girl, feet in the sand, to seeing my face a billboard in Times Square, this feel ??. Honored to be part of the 2025 Elevate Prize winners - The Elevate Prize Foundation - and see the spotlights on Kabakoo's work and vision. A very deep thanks to all the Kabakoo Academies team. Dedication, sweat, hard work, joy and passion is what got us here. We did it together. A team of young and talented people from 11 different nationalities coming together to serve the West African youth. Just proud and grateful. Yanick thank you for being my rock, co-founder and wind. It’s just the start of the beginning. On fait Ensemble. #Highdigenous #MakeGoodFamous #MakeLearningWork Temina Madon Richard Sedlmayr The Agency Fund Lea Buck Azurit Foundation gGmbH Patrick Knodel ChanceMaker Foundation

?? Trailer: Taking the Alternative Path Across East Africa, young women are forging their own paths. They are ambitious entrepreneurs, dreamers, and changemakers. But many face barriers—unfinished schooling, financial hardship, and limited opportunities. This film we made with Educate! follows Precious, Beatrice, and Jackline—three young women in Kenya building businesses, supporting their families, and shaping their futures. With Educate!’s mentorship and training, they gain the skills and confidence to thrive. Africa’s future depends on investing in the agency of young people. We’ll be launching the full film soon. Stay tuned to know more.??

?? Exciting news: Michèle Traoré from Kabakoo Academies is officially an Elevate Prize WINNER! Awarded annually, The Elevate Prize Foundation recognizes ten best-in-class social impact leaders driving transformative change across issue areas around the world. Congratulations Michèle Traoré and the Kabakoo Academies team on this win! Learn more about the Prize and all winners at?elevateprize.org. #MakeGoodFamous

We're thrilled to have been selected alongside an inspiring group of social innovators for The Agency Fund’s AI for Global Development Accelerator, in collaboration with OpenAI and the Center for Global Development. Congratulations to the six other organizations chosen. We look forward to sharing this journey, exploring challenges, and exchanging ideas. Rocket Learning, Jacaranda Health, Reach Digital Health, Digital Green, Precision Development (PxD), Youth Impact. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechForGood #SocialImpact #Caregiving

We’re excited to see Rocket Learning, Jacaranda Health, and Noora Health, three DRK Foundation portfolio organizations, selected for The Agency Fund’s AI for Global Development Accelerator. Launched in partnership with OpenAI and the Center for Global Development, the accelerator aims to fast-track AI solutions that drive meaningful development outcomes and enhance human agency. In addition to funding, each organization will have access to best-in-class engineers, data and behavioral scientists, and expert implementation resources. With this new support: Rocket Learning will leverage AI to equip parents and daycare workers with personalized development coaches and smart teaching assistants via WhatsApp to advance early childhood education for underserved children in India. Jacaranda Health will add an AI-powered voice Q&A functionality to their digital maternal health platform, PROMPTS, to bridge the gaps in care for low-literacy and sight-impaired mothers in Kenya. Noora Health will utilize OpenAI to enhance their Remote Engagement Service to provide patients and caregivers with personalized health support, automated query responses, and urgent assistance for high-risk cases in India. Learn more about The Agency Fund and the AI for Global Development Accelerator: