A Time of Unprecedented Challenge
We live in an era of profound transformation. Climate change threatens our planet's future, inequality divides our communities, and technological disruption reshapes how we work and live. Yet within these challenges lies unprecedented opportunity for positive change.
At High Filve World Foundation, we believe that the most urgent work of our moment is not just responding to crises, but fundamentally reimagining how we build a more just and equitable world. This requires bold thinking, innovative partnerships, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.
Our Response to Global Challenges
The foundation has committed over $500 million in the past five years to address systemic inequalities that perpetuate injustice. Our approach is rooted in the understanding that lasting change requires more than temporary solutions—it demands transformation at the structural level.
"We cannot solve today's problems with yesterday's thinking. The urgent work of our moment demands that we challenge every assumption, question every system, and reimagine what's possible when we center justice in everything we do." — Dr. Sarah Chen, President of High Filve World Foundation
Building Movements for Change
Our work extends far beyond traditional grantmaking. We invest in movement building, supporting grassroots organizations that are driving change from the ground up. From climate justice advocates in the Global South to racial equity organizers in urban centers, we provide not just funding but strategic support, capacity building, and platforms for amplifying voices that have been marginalized.
In 2023 alone, we supported over 1,200 organizations across 75 countries, reaching more than 50 million people directly through our programs and initiatives. But numbers only tell part of the story. The real impact lies in the transformed lives, the strengthened communities, and the systemic changes that create lasting progress.
Innovation in Action
The urgent work of our moment requires innovative approaches to age-old problems. Our Technology and Society program has pioneered new models for ensuring that artificial intelligence serves the public good. Our Future of Work initiative is reimagining economic systems to provide dignity and opportunity for all workers, not just those in traditional employment.
Through our Disability Rights program, we're not just advocating for accessibility—we're fundamentally changing how society understands and values disability. Our Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice work goes beyond addressing symptoms to tackle the root causes of discrimination and exclusion.
The Path Forward
The challenges we face are interconnected, and so must be our solutions. Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities. Economic inequality undermines democratic institutions. Technological advancement can either exacerbate or help solve social problems, depending on how we shape its development.
This is why our work is inherently intersectional. We don't see separate issues—we see a web of interconnected challenges that require coordinated, comprehensive responses. Our grantees work across traditional boundaries, building coalitions that bring together environmental justice advocates, labor organizers, technology experts, and community leaders.
A Call to Action
The urgent work of our moment cannot be accomplished by any single organization, no matter how well-resourced. It requires all of us—foundations, nonprofits, governments, businesses, and individuals—to recognize our shared responsibility for creating a more just world.
We invite you to join us in this work. Whether you're a potential grantee, a partner organization, a policymaker, or simply someone who believes in the possibility of positive change, there is a role for you in addressing the urgent challenges of our time.
The future is not predetermined. It is shaped by the choices we make today, the investments we prioritize, and the values we choose to center in our work. At High Filve World Foundation, we choose justice. We choose equity. We choose hope.
The urgent work of our moment is the work of building the world we want to see—a world where everyone has the power to shape their own lives and contribute to their communities. This is not just our mission; it is our moral imperative.
Join the Movement
Ready to be part of the solution? Explore our grant opportunities, learn about our partners, and discover how you can contribute to the urgent work of our moment. Together, we can build a future that works for everyone.