Better Way Foundation

We partner with organisations leveraging solutions that are systemic (they target the root causes and underlying systemic drivers), collaborative (they promote participation of diverse stakeholders) and effectively address the problem.

Our approach to funding is trust-based, aimed at redistributing power, fostering relationships based on mutual learning and collaboration, and putting the needs and wisdom of grantees at the forefront. In addition, the Foundation’s work is guided by “The 8 Model” in which the bottom-up empowerment of communities and social movements intertwines with top-down political and
resource shifts, fostering the grassroots innovation and driving systemic reforms.

Most of our grants are non-project based and predominantly unrestricted (between 67-90% of grants made are flexible).

Mission

BWF’s mission is to foster social and environmental justice by empowering, advocating for and enabling gender-sensitive and community-centred interventions aimed at creating a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Geographic Focus

The reach of BWF’s funding is present in more than 50 countries, with geographic coverage approximately split between Global North (41%) and Global South (45%) partners in 2024, with 14% directed to groups working worldwide.

Programme Areas

BWF’s funding is currently structured along three major work streams: 1) Climate change mitigation, adaptation and climate justice, 2) Gender equality and women empowerment, 3) Education and civil rights.