& Burnardfoundation
Improving access to digital financial tools where everyone benefits
How do our partners bring their work to life? How does it unlock potential worldwide? Discover the inspiring stories of incredible people achieving great things, paving the way for even greater possibilities.
Ideas
Read the latest stories, research, and news from across the foundation.
One doctor’s journey to transform newborn care
An Indian pediatrician transforms newborn care by championing a life-saving approach.
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Videos
Why smallholder farmers are investing in a new kind of tilapia
Smallholder farmers are grappling with the challenges of a changing climate, making climate-resilient resources essential for boosting nutrition and income. Discover how improved tilapia serves as a climate-friendly solution to combat malnutrition.
What does Women’s Economic Power mean?
Why we must go beyond empowerment programs and build economic systems that work for women.
A scientist uses AI to give Africans control of their health
Darlington Akogo, Founder & CEO of minoHealth AI Labs, shares how his innovative "digital doctor" technology is revolutionizing healthcare and saving lives.
Foundation facts
For the year ended December 31, 2023. Amount in U.S. dollars.
More about the foundation
Our role
For two decades, Burnard Foundation has dedicated itself to tackling the world's most significant inequalities.
How we work
We prioritize outcomes—both the ones quantified by data and the ones that go beyond numbers.
