At the IDP Foundation, we believe that strong partnerships and collective impact are key components to tackling large problems.
Announcing Our First Branch Coordinators of the Month!
November 15, 2017
We are excited to announce our Sinapi Aba Branch Coordinators (BCs) for November: Godfred Abraham & Macleana Coleman!
IDP Foundation, Inc. Welcomes Desiree Acholla and Ciara McDonnell
October 14, 2017
We are pleased to announce the addition of two new members to IDP Foundation, Inc. - Desiree Acholla and Ciara McDonnell!
IDP Foundation Visits Harambe's Rome-coming
October 02, 2017
In September, IDP Foundation’s President and CEO Irene Pritzker, and Chief Operating Officer Alison Ehlke made their way to Rome, Italy for the fourth biennial Harambe Rome Forum.
We're Hiring! Program Associate, IDP Rising Schools Program
July 25, 2017
The Program Associate of the IDP Rising Schools Program is passionate about international education and finding sustainable solutions to complex problems.
IDP Foundation Partners with Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance
July 05, 2017
On April 8, 2017, the IDP Foundation’s Executive Director Allison Rohner and Project Manager Jenna O’Brien traveled to Harvard University to sign a two-year partnership agreement with the Harambe Entrepreneurs Alliance (HEA).
Top Social Enterprises to Watch in 2017
June 13, 2017
Chicago is a hub for many early-stage companies aimed at creating for-profit business solutions to social causes. At the IDP Foundation, we are proud investors in the Impact Engine Fund, which features some great innovative entrepreneurs. Here are a few spotlight companies that are doing some amazing work.
Eradicating Poverty through Education
June 05, 2017
As of January 1, 2016, the United Nations and its 193 Member States officially ushered in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global agenda to end poverty by the year 2030. Made up of 17 goals that focus on a variety of initiatives like gender equality, health, and education, these goals recognize that social and environmental issues are interconnected and affect everyone in our global community.
Benefit Chicago Raises $77 Million and Announces First Round of Impact Investments
May 31, 2017
Benefit Chicago recently announced that it has raised $77 million of the $100 million it seeks to mobilize for impact investments for nonprofits and social enterprises working throughout the Chicago region.
The Business of Education in Africa (Report)
May 26, 2017
Earlier this month, the World Economic Forum on Africa (WEF) took place in Durban, South Africa, which convened regional and global leaders from government, business, and civil society to identify and prioritize efforts to help Africa achieve inclusive growth.