RAFT: Igniting Possibility. Inspiring Change
At RAFT, we believe that meaningful change begins with the courage to imagine a different future. Many of the world’s most pressing challenges remain unaddressed because they are difficult, unfamiliar, or seen as too risky. We see these very spaces as the ones most worth leaning into because that is where new possibilities live.
We support ideas that dare to look at problems differently, trust communities as the drivers of their own progress, and use knowledge and technology to open new pathways for impact. Through thoughtful, patient grantmaking, we back organisations that work at the intersection of urgent need and transformative potential.
Our Focus Areas
1. Educating Girls
When a girl learns, her world expands—and so does the world around her. We invest in initiatives that unlock opportunity, agency, and aspiration for girls, enabling them to lead with confidence and shape their own futures.
2. Biodiversity & Sustainable Development
India’s ecosystems hold immense beauty and wisdom. We support efforts that protect these landscapes, uplift the communities that depend on them, and build a sustainable, resilient future grounded in harmony with nature.
3. Education in Tribal Communities of the North East
The North East’s tribal communities carry deep cultural heritage and unique worldviews. We partner with organisations that strengthen education through community-rooted, culturally respectful approaches, ensuring children learn with dignity and belonging.
4. Science & Technology-Led Inventive Ventures
India has the talent to imagine world-changing solutions. We aim to nurture bold, science-driven ideas that confront humanity’s toughest problems and push the boundaries of what is possible.
5. Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and participate fully. We support organisations that champion inclusion, dignity, and independence—creating ecosystems where every person can shine.
Our Approach
Our grant making is grounded in trust, simplicity, and curiosity. Through learning grants for first-time partners and flexible, unrestricted funding, we enable organisations to respond authentically to community needs and experiment with promising approaches.
At RAFT, we are committed to backing brave ideas, uplifting visionary leaders, and helping build a world where innovation serves humanity and the planet.