I’m thrilled to support Thrive Philanthropy's impactful work in promoting plant-based food systems and driving transformation by slowing factory farming.
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Thrive Philanthropy
Project summary
Thrive Philanthropy catalyzes the global movement to end factory farming by strategically increasing food systems transformation efforts through movement-building and grantmaking. We work in 70+ countries and every continent except Antartica, and we primarily focus on Global South regions that have traditionally been neglected in plant-based food systems work, where factory farming has a higher chance of being decreased or slowed, and where Western dollars go further.
What are this project's goals? How will you achieve them?
To date, Thrive Philanthropy has increased the vegan food system change movement in 1 out of every 3 countries in the world (and growing) through grants and capacity.
Our movement-building project, Thrive Africa, trains about 200 advocates annually in efforts to reduce meat consumption and create animal-free local food systems. We do this through the Thrive Africa Accelerator and by conducting Africa's first pan-Africa campaigns, the Africa Vegan Restaurant Week and Africa Vegan School Lunch Campaign, and many advocates receive a grant to finance projects. This project will expand upon these efforts and train at least 100 more advocates each year.
The Thrive LATAM Accelerator and Thrive Asia Accelerator are new projects that will train at least 100 LATAM-based and 100 Asia-based advocotes in effective meat reduction campaigns, offer grants to trainees' to seed early level work, and support in fundraising efforts of seeded projects to increase longevity and likelihood of success.
How will this funding be used?
Funding will be used to cover expenses to operate the Thrive Africa Accelerator, Thrive LATAM Accelerator, and/or Thrive Asia Accelerator. Expenses include software and salaries.
Who is on your team? What's your track record on similar projects?
We have a BIPOC-majority and women-majority team from USA, Nepal, India, New Zealand, Uganda, Kenya, and the Philippines. Our CEO and Founder has been working in the animal philanthropy space for nearly 15 years and has a Master's in Biostatistics, Master's in Program Evaluation, and a Bachelor's in Evolutionary Biology. All team members have several years experience in the farmed animal welfare space and many are founders of high-impact organizations.
We also have a 15 member global Board of Directors, Global Advisory Committee, and Regional Funding Steering Committees with members from over 20 countries. All BIPOC majority.
Find our team here: https://www.thrivephilanthropy.org/team/
Track record of similar projects: Since 2020, the Thrive Africa Accelerator has supported over 200 advocates in catalyzing campaign skills and receiving funding, and we have observed the meat reduction movement significantly grow across Africa over this time.
What are the most likely causes and outcomes if this project fails?
The Africa, LATAM, and Asia meat reduction movements will not increase as quickly as they could.
What other funding are you or your project getting?
We are receiving funding from private donors for partial expenses of Thrive Africa Accelerator but as of August 2024, we are not receiving any funding for the Thrive LATAM Accelerator or Thrive Asia Accelerator.
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Steven Rouk
4 months ago
I have been incredibly excited by how Thrive Philanthropy focuses on some of the most underfunded regions globally. It seems like they've made rapid progress, and I'm very impressed by the footprint of their work. I think Thrive Philanthropy's approach to the work to end factory farming globally is rather unique among funders, and it seems like the Thrive team is investing in many initiatives that simply wouldn't get funded otherwise. I'm grateful for the Thrive Philanthropy team, and hope they are able to continue scaling up the funding they have for grants globally.
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Cecilia Valenza
4 months ago
I am happy to support the fantastic work Thrive has been doing in, specially in neglected regions
Nelson Mapako
4 months ago
I established the VegHub Zimbabwe a not for profit plant based diet advocacy organisation in 2022 and have been struggling to get a seed grant. Thrive Philanthropy recognised our efforts and we currently building our organisation and the movement in Zimbabwe. We will be hosting the first National Vegan Indaba (symposium) in October 2024 powered by Thrive Grants,
Kiggundu Ronald Reagan
4 months ago
Thrive Philanthropy is funding many grass root organizations in Uganda including Action for Veganism and Climate were I serve to amplify plant based food systems through different programs like Africa Vegan Restuarant week and Vegan school lunch.
Paulo Mganda
4 months ago
I have known Thrive Philanthropy for 4 years now, knowing their works in animal protection against brutality through promoting vegan movement through out the world. Today we are in preparation of AFRICAN VEGAN RESTAURANT WEEK coming on 2 - 8 Sept 2024 because of their efforts in sensitizing and mobilizing other organizations to join the movement.
Paul Mganda, Fountain Gate Foundation, Tanzania.
FRANCIS MUSA
4 months ago
Thrive Philanthropy has played a key role in global advocacy towards sustainability.
All our support at CGIN goes out to all the teams and power of Thrive and we wish them all the best in their many endeavours. 👏
Francis Musa (CEO)
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Chani Singh
4 months ago
Thrive Philanthropy is a great organisation and the team is so hard working trying to strengthen the vegan movement and fund organisations that are worthy and doing great work in the space
Aporu
4 months ago
Great organization, I am part of the Thrive Africa accelerator program, as a vegan advocate with a start up organization in Uganda (eco space foundation), i am learning so much from the accelerator program, i am also happy to participate in the upcoming Africa Vegan Restaurant Week 2024💚
Ishmael Amini
4 months ago
Since I partnered with Thrive Philanthropy in 2023, I have been receiving empowered with skills to championing plant based foods and animal rights. Thrive Philanthropy has supported me with a year long grant which am about to report.Bravo Thrive Philanthropy!
MOSES OGEYA
4 months ago
Since I partnered with Thrive Philanthropy in 2023, I have been receiving tools necessary for championing plant based foods and animal rights in Kenya. Bravo Thrive Philanthropy.
Virginia Ruguru
4 months ago
I deeply appreciate Thrive Philanthropy for leading the way in advancing plant-based food systems in Africa, especially in a region long overlooked for vegan movement funding. Their commitment to empowering women advocates and preserving our cultural traditions is truly commendable.
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Naijha Wright-Brown
4 months ago
Sending many blessings for the success and prosperity of Thrive Philanthropy. I am grateful to be a part of this winning team of compassionate spirits on a global scale.
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Francisco Ollervides
4 months ago
Their mission, programs and model all aligns with my values and priorities
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Virginia Ruguru
4 months ago
I want to express my deep gratitude to Thrive Philanthropy for their unwavering dedication to advancing plant-based just food systems across Africa. Their steadfast commitment to empowering women advocates through leadership development and advocacy skills is truly remarkable. At a time when Africa's rich tradition of plant-based living is under threat from external dietary influences, Thrive's support has been crucial in restoring and preserving these invaluable cultural practices for sustainability and healthy living.
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Leo Heikiti Maeda Arruda
4 months ago
Accelerating the vegan transition strategically in LMIC countries will be crucial for reaching the tipping point of animal exploration earlier and ensuring we reach a point of no return.
donated $100
Candace Burton
4 months ago
Thrive is a BIPOC all women majority team that is funding alternatives to animal agriculture!
donated $100
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Sarah Lup
4 months ago
Who doesn't love vegan food? More seriously, we need to transform our food systems, and Thrive is out there making the changes we need to see, working with grassroots organizations in the Global South. On top of that, it is indigenous women-led and uses trust-based philanthropy to support its grantees!
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Janete Salcedo
4 months ago
My philosophy aligns closely with the mission of Thrive Philanthropy, as we both aim to drive positive change and foster sustainable development. Thrive Philanthropy's focus on impactful grants and strategic partnerships resonates with my commitment to advancing innovative and environmentally responsible initiatives. Both of our approaches emphasize the importance of collaboration, community engagement, and long-term impact, making our objectives complementary.
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Marcela Rodrigues Machado Borges
4 months ago
Thrive is an organization that funds grass roots efforts on diet change and works building activists in a trusted based manner, base work with heart and with purpose. I trust this organization completly!
donated $30
Unny Nambudiripad
4 months ago
Thrive finds organizations that are flying below the radar and funds them
donated $100
Felix Werdermann
4 months ago
A plant-based food system has so many advantages - for animals, climate, global health. And it's important to support advocates in neglected regions!
donated $75
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Lauren Kohler
4 months ago
Thrive Philanthropy is a fantastic organization that addresses so many important issues through their work: plant-based food system transformation, culturally relevant and locally led work in LMICs, BIPOC and women's leadership, equitable funding practices, and more. I have high confidence that they will have a very high impact per dollar donated.
donated $300
Astrid Prevost
4 months ago
Thrive Philanthropy financed some very important work towards a vegan world last year, so I wanted to donate now.