Oak Foundation

A safe home is more than four walls and a roof - it's the foundation for family, education, work, and community life. Across Scotland, organisations, communities, and residents are working together to tackle the root causes of homelessness. By building affordable homes, helping people stay securely housed through legal support and tenant-led action, and strengthening efforts to prevent homelessness, they are helping more families stay in their homes. 🏡 Read more about the initiatives by South of Scotland Community Housing, Homeless Network Scotland, Govan Law Centre and Living Rent here: https://lnkd.in/eVPTuZU3

🌿🏙️ Just a few decades ago, Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront was polluted, noisy, and cut off from public life. Today, it’s home to returning wildlife, outdoor classrooms, volunteers restoring habitats, and millions of New Yorkers enjoying nature on their doorstep. From bald eagles and beavers to students discovering river ecosystems, Hudson River Park Friends shows what’s possible when communities invest in both people and the environment.🌱🚴♀️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejFvFbj9 #hudsonriverpark

In Pakistan, millions are turning to rooftop solar panels for affordable, reliable power, transforming lives and strengthening local economies. 👏 From rural households gaining access to electricity for the first time to small businesses lowering energy costs, this people-driven movement is creating opportunity and prosperity. Read more about these initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/eFNPWFAX Thanks to Renewables First, the World Resources Institute Polsky Energy Center, the European Climate Foundation and Ember.

In northeast Zimbabwe, land that was once feared is becoming a source of hope. As minefields are cleared in communities like Chisecha, families are reclaiming land, rebuilding livelihoods, and investing in their futures. Through sustainable farming practices and skills training, communities are restoring both ecosystems and opportunity.👏 Read more about the work of The HALO Trust , Zimbabwe Women's Bureau (ZWB) , and the Agricultural Partnerships Trust here: https://lnkd.in/gDcd3mUJ

At Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina, success starts with people. Through its Success Coaching programme, dedicated coaches help students turn their ambitions into clear, achievable pathways. From tailored guidance and community connections right through to graduation, the Success Coaches unlock confidence, skills, and real career opportunities. 👏 Find out more about how student-centred support helps build brighter futures: https://lnkd.in/eaSD7Knv

Small-scale fishers are showing how to keep oceans and food systems alive 🌊🐟 That's because when coastal communities are given space to manage their waters, fish stocks recover, habitats regenerate, and local food supplies become more secure. From protecting nearshore zones to pushing back against destructive practices like bottom trawling, these efforts are helping ensure the ocean can keep feeding communities for generations. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ef2uKFxy Blue Ventures , the Transform Bottom Trawling Coalition, Turning Tides , the Coalition for Fisheries Transparency, Global Fishing Watch and FIMA NGO #WorldOceanDay

Supporting boys and young men is about helping to create the conditions they need to thrive, and to have better mental health, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of belonging. Find out what LinkUp Lab, Everyone's Invited , and the Young Men and Media Collective by Movember are doing to build positive change👇: https://lnkd.in/esQ9jpxi

Check out the article written by our president Doug Griffiths following the recent Philea forum - "The call to action is simple: give better, report smarter, and invest in capacity now." https://lnkd.in/eKJ43CRS #INPAS #Philea #Philanthropy #CollectiveImpact

We’re hiring! 💫   We are looking for a Programme Officer with a focus on rewilding in the Southern Cone of South America. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing portfolio that supports nature restoration and strengthens connections between people and the natural world.    The role will work closely with partners advancing rewilding efforts across the region. Could this be for you?    📍 Based in North Carolina, United States 👉 Starting date 1 November 2026  📅 Apply by 21 June 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecgUMRkm  

At 16, Freya stepped into a hospital as a volunteer. Today, she’s a paramedic. 💙 Her journey is just one example of how volunteers are transforming healthcare across the UK – supporting patients, easing pressure on NHS staff, and even shaping future careers. Through Helpforce’s work, thousands of volunteers are making a real difference where it matters most. 👉 Read the story: https://lnkd.in/et7zSGtm