How We Work to End Global Poverty
Poverty: A Global Crisis
More than 700 million people around the world live in extreme poverty—many of them children without access to nutritious food, clean water, safe shelter, or education. These unmet needs rob individuals of opportunity and dignity.
At Project Redwood, we are committed to helping alleviate worldwide poverty.
We use our experience, networks, and resources to support innovative solutions that empower communities and create lasting, measurable impact.
Where We Work
We have worked with some of the poorist populations in the world, helping over 1 million people rise out of poverty
Learn More About Our Grants
Learn About Project Redwood
Since its inception, Project Redwood has provided $6.5 million in financial capital and in-kind support to help more than 1 million people worldwide improve the quality of their lives.
Through its unique model—powered by Stanford GSB alumni volunteers—Project Redwood’s powerful network is making a difference where it matters most.
Watch the video to learn about extreme poverty, explore its root causes, and discover the story behind Project Redwood and the impact it’s making around the world.
Increasing Worldwide Impact Overtime
Our efforts to alleviate poverty have been advancing both domestically and abroad
How We Evaluate Potential Grantees
We fund grantees that focus on tangible impact, based on the following criteria
Impact
We prioritize projects that promise meaningful, measurable, and widespread social impact, with potential for replication and growth.
Leadership
We look for entrepreneurial teams that use local knowledge and resources to create scalable, community-led solutions.
Viability
We fund projects that are well thought out, achievable, and structured to deliver lasting benefits over time.
Alignment
We prioritize proposals that align with our mission and values, and where our funding and network can make a critical difference.
Funding Innovation Since 2007
What began as a group of Stanford GSB alumni pooling resources has grown into a globally respected initiative—providing targeted grants and expert mentorship to early-stage social entrepreneurs focused on education, job creation, and poverty alleviation.
Explore the history of our grants over time. You can see the countries we’ve worked in, the years grants were awarded, and a wealth of other details.
Our Grants at a Glance
Get Involved
Our impact is powered by GSB Alumni, like you. Whether you have time, resources, or curiosity, there's a meaningful way for you to get involved.
Volunteer
Lend your skills to support our mission worldwide.
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Donate
Support high-impact projects that fight poverty.
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