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Catalyst 2030 is a fast-growing global movement of people and organisations committed to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) by 2030.

Joining forces with communities, governments, businesses and others, Catalyst 2030 members are changing systems at all levels through collective action and bold new strategies.

Catalyst 2030 footprint

17
SDGs

199
Countries served

2130+
Individual members

1700+
Member organisations

1bn
Lives touched

$2.2bn
Funding volume

17
SDGs

199
Countries served

2130+
Individual members

1700+
Member organisations

1bn
Lives touched

$2.2bn
Funding volume

Featured Highlights

CCW 2023 theme is Solutions from the Frontlines

Catalyst 2030’s
Catalysing Change Week

The theme for #CCW2023 is Solutions from the Frontlines. Many exciting sessions are already lined up, and registrations are open.

Catalyst 2030 Awards nominations are open

Catalyst 2030 Awards

Nominations are open from 23 March to 15 May 2023, 5:00 pm CEST. Together we can change how funder fund. Your nomination matters. Help us change the dominant culture towards greater equity. 

Nominate:

Governments | Corporates | Bi/Multilaterals | Donors

Local Solutions from the Global South Climate Change Report

Local Solutions from the Global South: Changing the Narrative of the Climate Debate

In our latest report, we shed light on local innovations and practical solutions from organisations headed by Catalyst 2030 members.

Catalysing Change 2022 Report Page

Pathways to Transforming Education: Proven Solutions from Social Entrepreneurs

Pathways to Transforming Education details how we can adopt evidence-based learning principles and collaboratively revolutionise education.

Catalysing Change 2022 Report Page

Catalysing Change 2022

Our recently released report “Catalysing Change 2022” tells the story of the movement over the last two years and highlights the seven lessons of growing “catalytic networks”.

Catalysing Change 2022 Report Page

Shifting Funding Practices

We are calling on donors and funders to remodel their traditional practices to more effectively support grassroots organisations and sustainable social impact. We have co-written a letter highlighting the changes we are calling for and invite all organisations working to improve the quality of people’s lives to join us in signing it.

Posts from the Media Hub

Member Posts

Empowered 4 Tomorrow Hub: Creating inclusive societies for children, orphans and adults with disabilities

In Sierra Leone, two thirds of people with disabilities live in rural areas where access to opportunities and support is limited.

IHFVA: Empowering young entrepreneurs

The plight of youth is the reason for the existence of Infinite Hope for Vulnerable Africa, to empower them with entrepreneurial skills.

AESIR: Gamifying special education

Catalyst 2030 member, AESIR, is an impact venture company using augmented and virtual reality gaming solutions for people with special needs.

Better World Cameroon: Social permaculture

Catalyst 2030 member, Better World Cameroon equips youth and women leaders with social permaculture skills.

Engabu Za Tooro: Empowering African artisans

Catalyst 2030 member, Engabu Za Tooro, works with people whose only resources are their artisan practices, cultural materials and expressions.

A transformative community-led approach to mitigating climate change

A community-led, bottom-up approach to development has been intrinsic to Mohammed’s decades-long work as one of Africa’s leading meteorologists.

Catalyst 2030: 7 Lessons of Growing “Catalytic Networks”

Listen to a conversation between Jeroo Billimoria and Cynthia Rayner of Catalyst 2030 and Denver Frederick, host of The Business of Giving

Nedu Care Foundation: Igniting Intellectual and Economic Independence

Catalyst 2030 member, Nedu Care Foundation works to develop the intellectual and economic independence of children and villagers in 36 states of Nigeria.

Adhyayan Foundation: Improving the Quality of Education

Adhyayan Foundation exists to improve the quality of education in service to the 113 million children who study in government schools in India.

Opinion: To truly walk the talk is to decolonize philanthropy

By Jeroo Billimoria | By working together across sectors, change-makers and philanthropists have the power to shift funding practices.

Resources

Wanting tools for better systems change, collaboration and fundraising?

Collaborations

How are Catalyst 2030 members collaborating to reach the SDGs?

Media Hub

Want to learn more about Catalyst 2030 news, members and their work?

Member Map

Interested in seeing which SDGs C2030 members are targeting in their regions?

Reports from the Catalyst 2030 Community

An Investigation into Financing Transformation
Catalysting Collaboration report cover
New Allies report cover
The New Allies Handbook

Our Ecosystem Partners*

*These are the social entrepreneur fellowship organisations that helped to establish Catalyst 2030.

Ashoka
Echoing Green
Schwab Foundation
Skoll Foundation

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