Partners of Human Potential

Partners of Human Potential

Learn more about the stories of our amazing partners and their game-changing work below.

How does creating more pathways for students lead to more potential ?

YouthForce NOLA is helping New Orleans students unlock their potential by providing real-life work experience that leads to real-world success, empowering them for a brighter future.


How do better toilets lead to better students ?

In South Africa, a clean, odorless, and water-saving sanitation system is improving school attendance, allowing students to focus on learning rather than worrying about unsanitary restrooms.


How do better cows lead to better grades ?

A dating app for cows not only creates high-yield dairy cows but also boosts the local economy, provides better nutrition for children, and unlocks endless potential.


How does the beginning of a partnership lead to the end of a deadly disease ?

The success of the first-ever HPV vaccine program in one city is paving the way for nationwide adoption, bringing us closer to the goal of protecting women and eliminating cervical cancer.


How does a mother’s touch lead to a scientific breakthrough ?

A technique inspired by a kangaroo’s pouch is providing vital skin-to-skin contact between moms and their babies in the NICU, potentially saving 150,000 newborn lives each year.

Explore snapshots of individuals worldwide taking charge of their futures. From dairy farmers to biotechnology scientists, these portraits highlight the power of education, innovation, and unique technologies in unlocking full potential.
  • Dr. Yaw Bediako, co-founder and CEO of Yemaachi Biotech, poses for a photo at the Yemaachi Biotech lab in Accra, Ghana, on May 7, 2024.

    Yaw Bediako

    When Yaw Bediako saw scientists and researchers leaving Ghana, he made a life-changing decision to create opportunities that would keep brilliant minds in his country, fostering growth and innovation locally.
  • Josephine Kimonyi and her family at her home in Makueni County, Kenya.

    Josephine Kimonyi

    A Kenyan entrepreneur finds promise in a special breed of cow—and makes a bold investment.
  • James Mutinda, a farmer, teaches music to students using recycled items for instruments at Lulu Light School in Machakos County, Kenya, on September 19, 2023.

    James Mutinda

    Organic farmer James Mutinda has found many ways to serve his community in Kenya, from music to beekeeping and beyond.
  • Dr. Loice Achieng Ombajo

    Loice Achieng

    Kenyan doctor Loice Achieng Ombajo helps patients—and her entire country—find answers during times of medical crisis.