Welcome to The Raines Foundation
Step inside. Explore ideas, connect with humanity
and help imagine a better future.
Explore our departments
Each department is a place to connect,
learn and explore something meaningful.
Across the foundation
The latest ideas, discoveries and stories from our departments.
Exploration
A study published October 12 documents tropical peat reefs in the Bazaruto seascape. Their marine communities reveal a remarkable habitat transition, while their present-day role in carbon storage remains unresolved.
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Technology
A September study reports substantially more harvestable fruit under a three-dimensional textile cover. The results suggest a practical non-chemical approach, while cost, wider field performance and commercial availability remain open questions.
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Philanthropy / Healthy Environment
An October 14 scientific assessment finds seven of sixteen climate indicators at record extremes. Its call combines emissions cuts, ecosystem protection and practical adaptation, with education tools that help communities examine choices.
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Philanthropy / Health and Wellness
An October 16 WHO feature highlights delayed diagnosis and evidence gaps, ahead of World Menopause Day. The constructive response combines individualized healthcare, better research and informed community support.
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Philanthropy / Education Access
UNESCO’s 2026 education prize recognizes projects in Morocco and Peru that connect learning with confidence, health and future opportunity. Project Soar offers a practical example of locally led support.
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Philanthropy / Food and Nutrition
A new IPC assessment and an October 15 FAO–WFP warning project worsening food insecurity through winter. Food availability cannot protect families who lack income, access and reliable support.
Read the storyOur purpose
We believe a better future begins with the connections we create — with ourselves, with one another and with the world around us.
We bring people together through education, philanthropy, exploration and practical tools to build a wiser, more compassionate and peaceful world.
Meet the foundationMore ways to explore
Updates and perspectives from across the foundation.
Read the latest storiesConversations that make space for new ways of thinking.
Coming soonLearning experiences to deepen curiosity and understanding.
Coming soonOne mission. Two funds.
Project Fund
Our model directs 100% of public Project Fund gifts to approved partner project delivery in five areas of human well-being. Foundation salaries and operating costs are funded separately.
Explore the Project Fund ↗Operations Fund
Help fund our team, technology, partner review, reporting and fundraising. Founding Partners provide the operating support that makes the 100% model possible.
Explore the Operations Fund ↗Our purpose in action
Five initiatives. A shared commitment to learning, compassion and peaceful connection.
Philanthropy
A philanthropic social network connecting people around the essentials of human well-being and support for charitable partner projects.
Explore The Human FamilyExploration · Philosophy
A social platform vision connecting people globally through walking for peace, reflection and shared discovery.
Explore PeacewalkingTechnology
Entrepreneurship education, mentorship, community and practical digital skills for people working to build sustainable livelihoods and strengthen local communities.
Explore Vision BuildingTechnology · Philanthropy
Practical digital tools, learning and website support that help charities communicate their missions and serve their communities.
Explore Charity SpacesTechnology · Philanthropy
Connect local communities through news, useful information and opportunities to make their town or city a better place.
Explore Local Social NewsA shared future needs all of us
Support a wiser, more compassionate and peaceful world.
