LGT Venture Philanthropy Partnering locally to build resilient communities and healthy ecosystems

LGT Venture Philanthropy strives to improve the quality of life of people facing disadvantages, contribute to healthy ecosystems and build resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities. We strengthen the capabilities of locally rooted organisations delivering effective, scalable solutions to systemic problems across health, education and environment.

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Approach

We provide funding, business expertise and access to relevant networks.

Portfolio

LGT Venture Philanthropy develops thesis-driven strategies and builds thematic portfolios of solutions to enable lasting systemic change.

LGT Impact Fellowship

We connect experienced professionals with our portfolio organisations looking for talent.

News

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LGT Venture Philanthropy renews partnership with Lively Minds to scale Early Childhood Education in Africa

LGT Venture Philanthropy is delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with Lively Minds, focused on improving early childhood development across Africa.
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LGT Venture Philanthropy - Continued commitment to the Operating Principles for Impact Management

As a founding Signatory of the Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) since 2019, we have consistently upheld the belief that transparency and accountability are fundamental to driving meaningful and lasting change. Also this year, we reaffirm our status as a Signatory of the...

Insights

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Reviewing the Liberia Education Advancement Program (LEAP)

After eight years of partnership, Liberia’s Education Advancement Program (LEAP), formerly known as PSL (Partnership Schools for Liberia), is graduating from the LGT Venture Philanthropy portfolio this year. LEAP is a partnership between The Government of Liberia and non-state school operators...
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Nature for Water: A Partnership for Nature-Based Solutions Addressing Global Water Challenges

Nature - like forests, wetlands, grasslands, and rivers - plays a crucial role in ensuring we have enough clean water. Less than 3% of the Earth's water is freshwater, and most of it is out of reach. Only 0.3% of this freshwater is in liquid form on the surface.

Reports

Brief Portrait

LGT Venture Philanthropy Annual Review 2024

LGT Impact Fellowship

LGT Impact Fellows strengthen our portfolio’s capabilities to tackle health, education and environmental challenges. Read their reports from the field.