Entrepreneurial Education for Young Women (Afghanistan)

Empowering 30 young Afghan women with the skills to earn an income under Taliban rule

Project Overview

Charmaghz is an organization that operated mobile libraries across Afghanistan, bringing educational opportunities to approximately 1,500 children every day. While restrictions on women's rights have intensified under the Taliban regime, women are still permitted to run home-based businesses. Recognizing this small but critical opportunity, Freshta Karim is taking the next step.

With support from this grant, Charmaghz will launch LaunchHer, an entrepreneurship and vocational training program for 30 young women in Afghanistan. The organization will hire a dedicated entrepreneurship trainer and provide a five-month training program designed to equip participants with practical skills for economic independence.

The program will begin with foundational mathematics support before progressing to business and vocational skills needed to start and manage home-based enterprises. Participants will also be connected to employment and entrepreneurship support networks, ensuring that they gain not only knowledge but also pathways to sustainable livelihoods. Through LaunchHer, the goal is not simply to educate young women, but to empower them to build independent futures for themselves and their communities.

Building the Foundation for a Regenerative Organization (Indonesia)

Bringing together all 34 team members to co-create the organization's next chapter

Project Overview

Astungkara Way is a Bali-based organization dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture, tourism, and education. Over the past year, the organization has experienced rapid growth, with its team nearly doubling in size to 34 members. As the organization expands, strengthening its internal foundation has become increasingly important to ensure long-term impact.

Through this grant, Astungkara Way will organize a three-day strategic retreat bringing together all staff members. The retreat will provide dedicated time and space for the team to collaboratively shape the organization's direction beyond 2026, including strategies for its regenerative tourism initiatives, farmer support programs, and university partnerships.

Beyond strategic planning, the gathering will focus on deepening trust and collaboration across teams, strengthening a shared sense of purpose, and clarifying roles and responsibilities. It will also help newer team members fully understand and embody the organization's values, ensuring that everyone can move forward with a common vision and aligned goals.

Public Awareness Campaign to Address Water Scarcity (Pakistan)

Sharing five powerful stories of water access to build a sustainable support system beyond one-time donations

Project Overview

Tayaba is a social enterprise dedicated to improving access to safe water in rural Pakistan. The organization developed the H2O Wheel*. Working alongside more than 50 partner organizations, Tayaba has helped deliver improved water access to over 500,000 people during the past three years.

While the organization has achieved significant impact on the ground, one of its ongoing challenges is ensuring that the realities faced by water-scarce communities are fully understood by a wider audience.

With support from this grant, Tayaba will launch the campaign “Every Drop of Water Has a Story.” The initiative will document the real-life experiences of five families affected by water insecurity and share their stories through video content across social media and fundraising platforms. The campaign will officially launch on World Water Day, March 22, 2026, accompanied by an interactive online event that invites supporters to engage directly with the cause.

By showcasing compelling “before and after” stories that demonstrate how a single donation can transform a family's access to water, Tayaba aims to cultivate a long-term community of supporters and build a more sustainable funding model that goes beyond one-time contributions

*a wheel-shaped container that allows up to 40 liters of water to be transported with minimal physical strain

Producing a Documentary Film Featuring Indigenous LBQ+ Leaders (Thailand)

Bringing unheard voices to the world through the power of storytelling

Project Overview

In Thailand, Indigenous people who identify as LBQ+ (lesbian, bisexual, and queer) often face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, including violence, social exclusion, and unjust treatment based on their sexual orientation and identity. For more than 20 years, the Sangsan Anakot Yawachon Foundation, based in Chiang Mai, has worked to advance the rights and opportunities of stateless ethnic minority youth and LGBTIQAN+ communities.

With support from this grant, the organization will produce a documentary film that highlights the lives, leadership, and advocacy of Indigenous LBQ+ changemakers. The project will cover both field production and post-production activities, while also ensuring that participating leaders receive fair compensation for sharing their stories and experiences. By prioritizing ethical storytelling practices, the project seeks to ensure that those whose stories are being told are respected, valued, and not exploited in the filmmaking process.

Following the film's completion, the organization will host public screenings and dialogue sessions to spark conversations around interconnected issues such as gender-based violence, discrimination, Indigenous rights, and the climate crisis. By increasing public awareness and understanding, the documentary aims to strengthen solidarity with marginalized communities while also helping mobilize support and resources for ongoing advocacy efforts.

A Legal Campaign for Indigenous Land Rights (Nepal)

Fighting for the right of Jugi community to remain in their ancestral homes through a landmark Supreme Court case

Project Overview

The Jugi community, a subgroup within Nepal's Indigenous Newar society, has lived on their ancestral land for generations while carrying out sacred funeral and ceremonial traditions. However, in 2017, a change in national legislation led to their residential land being reclassified as public property. As a result, families who have lived on the land for centuries now face the threat of losing their homes and, effectively, being rendered illegal residents on their own ancestral territory.

With support from this grant, the Queer Youth Group will advance a legal case before the Supreme Court of Nepal to secure recognition of the Jugi community's right to remain on their land. The grant will help cover the costs of senior and supporting legal counsel, the translation and notarization of historical documents that demonstrate generations of land use, court filing expenses, and consultations with community members throughout the legal process.

A favorable ruling would not only protect the rights of the Jugi community but could also establish an important legal precedent for Indigenous communities across Nepal facing similar threats to their land tenure and cultural heritage.

Strengthening an AI-Powered Emergency Blood Donation Support System (Bangladesh)

When a call gets through, a life can be saved: Using AI to connect more patients with life-saving blood donations

Project Overview

In Bangladesh, only around 1.3% of the population donates blood while an estimated 55,000 people lose their lives each year due to a lack of access to necessary blood transfusions. Through its blood-matching platform, BloodLink Foundation has already helped save more than 1,200 lives. However, the organization's emergency response system still relies heavily on human operators, creating challenges during peak demand periods and overnight emergencies when rapid responses are critical.

With support from this grant, BloodLink Foundation will accelerate the development and deployment of BloodLink AI, an emergency call management system powered by Bengali-language speech recognition and emotion analysis. The system will be designed to instantly assess the urgency of incoming calls, prioritize cases accordingly, and send real-time notifications to blood banks and response teams.

By automating key parts of the emergency response process, BloodLink AI will reduce the workload on human operators while enabling faster and more efficient coordination of lifesaving blood donations. The grant will also support investments in cloud infrastructure, AI model training and optimization, and the development of operator support tools.

Strengthening Government Partnerships for Well-being Education (India)

Ensuring support for 2.4 million children can continue and grow

Project Overview

Labhya has introduced well-being education programs in more than 22,000 public schools across three Indian states, currently reaching over 2.4 million children. One of the key factors behind this scale has been the organization's close collaboration with government education departments in designing and implementing the program.

However, frequent transfers and personnel changes within India's public administration system present an ongoing challenge. As government officials move into new roles, institutional knowledge, ownership, and enthusiasm for the program can gradually diminish, potentially affecting its long-term sustainability.

With support from this grant, Labhya will develop and distribute practical engagement materials—such as co-branded desk calendars and paperweights featuring both Labhya and government branding—to education officials at the state, district, and local levels. Positioned in their daily work environments, these materials will serve as constant reminders of the program's presence, impact, and shared purpose.

Advancing Judicial System Reform Through AI (India)

Using AI to make justice faster, fairer, and more accessible for millions of people

Project Overview

India's justice system is facing an unprecedented challenge: more than 50 million cases remain pending across the country's courts. Some estimates suggest that, at the current rate, it could take 300 years to resolve the existing backlog. Delayed justice often means denied justice, leaving millions of people waiting years—or even decades—for legal resolution.

Adalat AI is tackling this crisis by developing artificial intelligence tools designed specifically for the judicial system. Its suite of solutions includes AI-powered transcription, case management systems, document summarization, and legal support chatbots. These tools have already been adopted by approximately 20% of India's courts, helping reduce case-processing times by an estimated 30–50%.

With support from this grant, Adalat AI will further enhance its technology and expand implementation across additional states in India. The funding will support product development, stronger partnerships with courts and government institutions, and operational assistance for judges, court staff, and other legal professionals adopting the platform.