"I took a year away to welcome my daughter into the world. Coming back to this work feels more urgent than ever — because she will inherit the world these projects are building."
Lydia Scherr · Founder & Executive Director, The People's Accords
We fund grassroots projects proposed by local leaders in their own communities — from solar energy in rural Nigeria to clean water in Kenya. Every dollar goes where it matters most.
Our goal: $25,000 to fund 10+ projects and support 30 citizen diplomats worldwide.
Tax-deductible · 501(c)3 · 52% goes directly to communities
These are the three projects our 2024 cohort selected for funding — and donors like you made them possible.
A women-owned poultry production project in Ogun State, Nigeria — building economic independence and food security for rural families.
A community-run sanitation business in Kenya, mobilizing local teams to clear drainage and reduce flooding and waterborne illness.
A solar lighting micro-business bringing renewable, affordable light to households without reliable grid access.
Community leaders from around the world apply to our Citizen Diplomat program and propose projects in their own communities — ideas rooted in lived experience, not outside assumptions.
Each cohort completes a structured 6-week program. Projects are refined with expert advisors in economic development, technology, and security before funding.
Browse our project portfolio and sponsor what moves you. 52% of every dollar goes directly to community grants — you'll know exactly where your money went.
Advisory network — expertise behind every project we fund
"I took a year away to welcome my daughter into the world. Coming back to this work feels more urgent than ever — because she will inherit the world these projects are building."
Lydia Scherr · Founder & Executive Director, The People's Accords
Fund a project, apply as a citizen diplomat, or volunteer your expertise. Every role matters.