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 organizations 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 organizations looking for talent.

News

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LGT Venture Philanthropy extends partnership with SmartStart to increase access to quality early learning in South Africa

LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership with SmartStart, a South African non-profit dedicated to expanding access to quality early learning in low-income communities while creating employment opportunities for women.
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LGT Venture Philanthropy extends partnership with Financing Alliance for Health to narrow the healthcare funding gap in Sub-Saharan Africa

Venture Philanthropy Foundation is pleased to announce our renewed partnership with Financing Alliance for Health, an African-led non-profit that addresses systemic financing challenges to scaling primary and community health programs across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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.

LGT Impact Fellowship

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

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