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 strip individuals of opportunity and dignity, and limit the potential of entire communities.
At Project Redwood, we are committed to helping alleviate worldwide poverty. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to live a life of purpose and possibility, free from the burdens of basic deprivation.
We leverage our experience, networks, and resources to support innovative solutions that empower communities and create lasting, measurable impact.
We Fund High-Impact Organizations Worldwide
We have provided the means for on-the-ground organizations to work with some of the poorest populations in the world, helping over 1 million people rise out of poverty
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 Over Time
Since our founding, our grantmaking has grown steadily, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to alleviating poverty, supporting innovative solutions, and helping communities build lasting change
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 innovative 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 that will deploy our funding and network to make a critical difference.
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.
Donate
Support high-impact projects that fight poverty.
Attend an Event
Join one of our engaging virtual or in-person events.
Let’s Talk!
Curious to learn more about Project Redwood? Connect with a fellow GSBer to see how you can put your skills to work.