Thrive Philanthropy's First Annual Report: Thrive's First Year of Growing a Global Movement for Plant-Based Food Systems
2023 marks Thrive Philanthropy's first year of global grantmaking and movement building, supporting organizations and advocates working to end factory farming and create just, plant-based food systems.
Through effective, equitable, and trust-based philanthropy approach, Thrive Philanthropy provides grants, capacity building, and community support to changemakers around the world who are advancing food system transformation.
In our first year, Thrive's global grantmaking reaches organizations across multiple regions, supporting projects focused on advocacy, education, research, community engagement, and plant-based food systems change.
Global Grantmaking Impact:
94 grants funded across 55 countries in Asia, Africa, South America, North America, and Oceania
$1.7 million USD in global grantmaking distributed
30% of countries worldwide reached through Thrive's grantmaking for food systems change
16 grantees from 16 countries supported through global capacity building, strengthening their strategy, fundraising, and organizational skills.
Africa Movement Building Impact:
Through Thrive Africa, Thrive Philanthropy strengthens the growing plant-based movement across the continent by combining grantmaking with capacity building, training, and community support.
Thrive Africa supports advocates and organizations across Africa, helping strengthen their skills, expand their networks, and increase their ability to create lasting impact within their communities.
32 grants distributed across 12 African countries
30% of African countries reached through grants and capacity building
148 advocates engaged through the Thrive Africa Accelerator
16 Thrive Africa grantees supported across 16 African countries through capacity building, training, and resources
Thrive also launched new initiatives to expand awareness and collective action around plant-based food systems in Africa. The Africa Vegan School Lunch Campaign brings together 49+ organizations across 16+ African countries to promote meat-free school lunch days and public awareness campaigns. Thrive also launched Africa Vegan Restaurant Week, the world's first pan-African vegan campaign, with 29 participating organizations across 15 African countries promoting plant-based menus and community engagement.
Beyond grant funding, Thrive Philanthropy invests in strengthening the wider movement by creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and leadership development. This year, we launched a Global Expert Advisory Committee, bringing together 18 experts from 12 countries to provide guidance and support.
As Thrive Philanthropy continues to grow, our focus remains on expanding global grantmaking, deepening movement-building efforts, and supporting advocates and organizations working toward more just plant-based food systems.
The achievements of 2023 are made possible through the dedication of Thrive Philanthropy’s grantees, donors, partners, advisors, and community members who are helping build a stronger global movement for plant-based food systems.
Read our full report here