Our impact
We back forces of nature.
From the glaciers of Pakistan to the assembly halls of Geneva to the streets of Victoria Falls, the young changemakers we support are already transforming their communities. We show up at the critical moment, when a small amount of support changes everything.
30+
countries where our changemakers work
Dozens
of changemakers supported directly, in the U.S. and beyond
Hundreds
more lives already touched by their work, and we're just getting started
We value both breadth and depth of impact, building on decades of groundwork by our founder, Richard Magid.
About our approach →In their own words
Hear from the changemakers
Two to three minutes each. The fastest way to understand what your support makes possible.
Jennifer Eloundou
Cameroon · AFS Youth Assembly, Geneva
Hannah
Zimbabwe · Wild Hope Center
Abdulfatah
King
What your gift does
Critical-moment support means every dollar counts.
Real grants, real outcomes. Here is what recent gifts made possible.
Awards
$3,000
Funded two Soundboard Human Flourishing Awards for young social impact changemakers.
Scholarships
$5,000
Funded a scholarship to the AFS 2026 Youth Assembly.
Education
$7,500
Contributed to curriculum development at the Wild Hope Center.
Climate
$10,000
Transformed one changemaker's journey with a climate change project.
Wellbeing
$20,000
Launched a mental health program for 20 emerging changemakers.
Second chances
$25,000
Co-funded the redesign of Defy Ventures' "CEO of Your New Life" curriculum for juvenile detention facilities.
SBIF is a registered 501(c)(3). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Impact stories
Four journeys, three continents
Colombia
Juan Pablo
"Being awarded the scholarship was much more than financial support, it was a powerful act of trust in my potential."
Read Juan Pablo's story →
Ghana
Daniel
"It has not only redefined my future but has also paved the way for a brighter future for my community."
Read Daniel's story →
USA
Maya
"My mentor really helped me with that comfort and sense of self. He made me feel like I belonged."
Read Maya's story →
Zimbabwe
Revolved
"He believed in us when we were nothing, when we just started."
Read the Revolved story →Join us on this journey.
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