We are a charity that activates and upskills creatives to design open-source products and services with affected communities, advancing social and environmental good through design.
A Global Alliance
We mobilise a global alliance to design lasting, measurable impact for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at a scale only achievable through worldwide collaboration.
Creating Impact
Through Design
By 2030, our vision is to see more than
10 million lives improved.
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Global Alliance
100+
Organisations Collaborating
10,000+
Trained to Create Impact
10,000,000+
Expected Improved Lives
Our Focus For 2030
Collaborating with NGOs, Charities and Affected Communities
Design for Good creatives are committed to truly lasting impacts by working closely with on-the-ground NGOs, affected communities, subject matter experts and local experts.
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Aqua Kids by Blip is a small team of women and non-binary leaders in STEMM committed to creating quality educational tools for children and fostering awareness and connection to water management. Its mission is to educate and inspire the next generation to care for water resources and contribute to a sustainable future.
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Biome Environmental Trust, a non-profit based in Bengaluru, India, promotes sustainable water and land management solutions. It works on ecological architecture, rainwater harvesting and sanitation through approaches including project implementation, public education, research and policy advocacy.
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Clean Team, a social enterprise in Kumasi, Ghana, provides an affordable, in-home toilet service for low-income households through a subscription model. The service delivers, installs and regularly maintains the toilets, which use removable cartridges that are collected and replaced with fresh ones.
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Children in Crossfire, a registered charity founded in Northern Ireland, aims to eradicate poverty and help children in war zones. It works in partnership with local organisations in the developing world to make healthcare and education more accessible to young children so they can reach their full potential.
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Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO) East Africa is a leading research and conservation NGO based in Mombasa, Kenya, dedicated to marine and coastal ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean. Work spans promoting sustainable resources in fishing communities to improving marine ecosystem governance.
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Compass Education, a non-profit, global, educator-led organisation, empowers learning communities to educate and act for a sustainable future by providing expert-led customized professional development, online courses, in-person facilitation and schoolwide sustainability implementation frameworks.
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ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation, works to conserve the environment by raising awareness, promoting conservation and developing young people through environmental projects and activities. It is affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations.
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Entreamigos, a non-profit community center in San Pancho, Mexico, strives to increase learning opportunities for children and their families by promoting education, creativity and environmental sustainability through programs like classes, a library, workshops and a community garden.
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Green-Schools, operated by An Taisce, is Ireland's leading environmental management and education programme promoting long-term, whole-school action for the environment. The student-led programme teaches environmental awareness and action on litter and waste, energy, water, travel and biodiversity.
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Non-profit Her Best Foot Forward is dedicated to championing menstrual health solutions that help girls in East Africa stay in school with confidence, dignity and hope for the future. Through artisan craft, sustainable menstrual health initiatives and education, it gives women and girls the tools to thrive.
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South African-based International Treatment Preparedness Coalition is a global network of people living with HIV, community activists and their supporters working to achieve universal access to HIV treatment and other life-saving medicines. It also advocates for quality health care for other life-threatening conditions.
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The Liberia Youth Parliament for Water, coordinating chapter of the World Youth Parliament for Water, is a professional youth-led organization that promotes and advocates for safe drinking water, a hygienic environment and youth representation in international, national and local water decision making.
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The Little Environmental Action Foundation, also known as The LEAF Charity, is a UK charity that works with global communities and institutional foundations across the planet to safeguard threatened habitats, restore vital ecosystems and combat climate change through reforestation and education efforts.
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Mega Group, with locations throughout Europe, believes in making water solutions accessible to improve the lives of people. Its mission is to enable sustainable growth by making water solutions available in a smart, convenient and efficient way.
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Non-profit Nka’Thuto Edu Propeller develops, upskills and empowers previously disadvantaged African youth through conducting various supportive programs focused on innovative fields such as the sciences, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics and innovation (STEAMi).
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Non-profit Play360 collaborates with local communities around the world to build low-cost, educational playgrounds that spark joy, learning and growth. Projects, which use locally sourced and recycled materials, include workshops for educators on how to use the playground as an extension of the classroom.
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Project Real is an educational programme designed to help young people develop critical media literacy skills to combat online misinformation. Co-created and designed by young people, educators and experts, it uses interventions to teach skills for spotting fake news, photos, videos and conspiracy theories.
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Right to Play believes every child deserves a future driven by opportunity, empowerment and possibility. Working in countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, it transforms the lives of millions of children and advocates with parents, local communities and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.
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Swasti, a non-profit headquartered in Bangalore, India, is part of the Catalyst Group of institutions, having worked across South Asia, South East Asia and East Africa. It prioritises people-centred health systems with a goal to reach equity-focused outcomes at the policy level through its network of partners and platforms.
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Vanashakti, a non-profit environmental NGO based in Mumbai, works on environmental conservation through a combination of education, awareness campaigns, investigations and legal action. It focuses on issues like water security, protecting wetlands and protecting forest dependent and coastal communities.
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Vitenparken, located on the Norwegian University of Life Sciences Campus just outside of Oslo, is a knowledge and experience center to improve dialogue between bioscience research and the public through exhibits, technology, arts, food and events for all ages.
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Non-profit The WASH Foundation provides resources, education and access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene to improve public health and quality of life, particularly for women, children and communities in need. It partners with local governments and NGOs to strengthen policies, systems and infrastructure.
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WaterStarters, founded by NGO Amref Health Africa and MegaGroup, is a social enterprise to build future-proof franchisees that provide sustainable and affordable clean water to communities in Kenya. The program incorporates community health education to promote hygiene and improve public health.
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Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Its vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone and works with organisations, individuals and communities to lead and inspire change so that water is never wasted.
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Non-profit YES (Youth Employment Service), South Africa’s highest impact private sector youth employment programme, addresses the youth unemployment crisis by empowering businesses to create jobs for youth, who earn experience to become managers, skilled professionals and entrepreneurs to drive the economy forward.
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The TIDE (Together In Development & Education) Foundation, an educational reforms NGO based in Gujarat, India, aims to bring about a sustainable change in the educational system and improve access to quality education. Its programs work with students from various backgrounds to gain a quality, holistic education.
Our Impact Projects
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Designing in support of Clean Team portable toilets
Increasing the adoption of Clean Team’s portable toilets through new business models to promote and support expansion.
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Designing to Change Water Consumption Behaviour
A social media campaign to encourage behavioural change through awareness of water usage.
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Designing Menstruation Educational Delivery with Foot Forward Fund
Educating schoolgirls in East Africa about menstrual health and hygiene through the use of hero characters.
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Designing to promote personal hygiene in underserved communities
Teaching children about the importance of safe and hygienic handwashing with a universally understandable flipbook.
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Designing to Raise Awareness of Local Conservation Efforts
A website and visual identity to bring awareness to the Funzi Island mangrove restoration cause, run by the Munje Tunusuru Women’s Group.
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Designing a Social Media Profile for Wetland and Wildlife Appreciation
A social media profile to bring awareness to the importance of the Chanakya wetland through
life-centred design.

