Supporting Locally Led Solutions.
Climate Adaptation, Development, Education & Technology
There is no solution to our climate crisis without addressing human development.
None of the Sustainable Development Goals are fully achievable, without a commitment to funding community led adaptation and the education it requires to foster agency & action
We strive to select and support locally led initiatives that synergise working across both Climate and Development outcomes.
Assessment & Analysis
At B.Barefoot our deeply experienced team undertake a strong analysis of each project we support, ensuring that key success elements are in place for maximum impact. Led by world class consultants and experienced practitioners- this acts as a unique staring point to help build capability alongside funding specific projects.
Strategy for growth
Our knowledge and experience in building replicable, long term sustained impact means we put a strong growth lens onto all projects, allowing us to help support strong aspirational vision for founders and leadership teams.
We use a systems change criteria for project selection.
Capital requirements
Nothing happens without the resources locally led solutions need. Helping them to understand both their needs and from which sources those resources will best be gained, sits at the centre of our work with each project.
Leadership
We are committed to working in deeply respectful ways with all local leadership, lifting up those voices of indigenous and local communities in every way possible. We build trust with leadership teams so open dialog and support can be given where they feel they need it.
Partnerships
We know the power of partnerships and work hard to match great partners and great projects - building the architecture, budgets and implementation plans for success.
Measure, Evaluate, Pivot & Learn
We believe you “measure what you treasure” and we know the essential value of local adaption and agency in ensuring both planet and people thrive. Strong accountability, tempered with deep respect for social audit and other informal methods of project assessment are all aspects of the guidance we provide.