Environment Programme / Partner story

Living Landscapes: rethinking biodiversity in Southern Africa

Den Staat Farm is home for many communities who depend solely on the natural resources of the landscape to survive. Their vision of conservation recognises people as stewards of the land. 

Brazil Programme / Partner story

A more humane response to narcotics

In Brazil, Oak partners support drug policy reforms that incorporate the perspectives of impacted communities and encourage a more humane approach to drug rehabilitation. 

Special Interest Programme / Partner story

Cracking the code to a more diverse tech sector

From building apps that make the world a better place to launching their careers in tech, students at Code the Dream are reaching success. 

International Human Rights Programme / Partner story

Helping to build a healthy information sphere

Oak partners are supporting the right to reliable, trustworthy, and accurate information. 

Zimbabwe Programme / Partner story

Hope grows in the fields of Africa

Foundations for Farming is a grassroots organisation that seeks to create sustainable livelihoods and food sovereignty in Zimbabwe, and boost the profitability of small-scale farmers. 

Oak Foundation Denmark / Partner story

Supporting children seeking asylum in Denmark

Vores Asylbørn works to improve the wellbeing of asylum-seeking children by providing them and their close family with legal and psychosocial support. 

India Programme / Partner story

Empowering women entrepreneurs in India 

America India Foundation supports women entrepreneurs across India’s thriving industries with digital, financial, and strategic assistance. 

Special Interest Programme / Partner story

Hope in the vaults at the ‘world’s richest bank’

Beneath the English countryside in the heart of Sussex lies an incredible bank – but the type that may come to mind as you read this is not the one we mean. In sub-zero chambers, in flood-, bomb-, and radiation-proof vaults, 2.4 billion seeds, coll 

Organisational strengthening and effectiveness / Partner story

Increasing our partners’ capacity in communications to influence change

We believe communication is an important tool for influencing change. That is why six of Oak’s programmes nominated a few of their partners to benefit from a ten-month executive training programme in communications, delivered by Spitfire Strategies 

Special Interest Programme / Partner story

Ballet for all: dancing in Birmingham

Birmingham Royal Ballet is a true powerhouse in classic ballet and contemporary dance. The company performs everything from classic romantic ballets to new works of dance inspired by the world today. 

Learning Differences Programme / Partner story

Putting inclusion at the heart of education

From Afghanistan to South Africa, our partners are rethinking how learning is happening around the world. Learn more about their efforts to create inclusive school environments. 

Special Interest Programme / Zimbabwe Programme / Partner story

Empowering students through technology education: an uncommon story 

Working in Zimbabwe, Uncommon provides technology training and computer programming classes to young adults and children. Read more to learn about their remarkable story. 

Housing and Homelessness Programme / Partner story

Responding to the US and UK housing emergency

Oak partners campaign for policy change, support housing accessibility, and defend everyone’s right to a safe a secure home. Find out more here! 

Special Interest Programme / Partner story

Shaping the vision of tomorrow: construction begins on new eye health centre

New technologies to address eye diseases are flourishing, which is good news for more than two million people in the UK who are living with sight loss. Modern facilities to host the scientists working at the cutting edge of eye health technology are 

Environment Programme / Partner story

Small-scale fishers: supporting people and nature worldwide 

Our partners are working to protect our oceans and support the wellbeing of communities who live predominantly off them, including networks of artisanal fisheries and women in small-scale fisheries. Click below to find out more.