A Family For Every Child In Our Life.
About Bih Foundation
About Bih Foundation
Bih Foundation is an international organization that works with orphanage and foster care systems. We operate in Africa to ensure every child can thrive in a nurturing family.
Since 2000, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of children. We have directly supported more than 50,000 children. Based on the 5 proven aspects of well-being that must be met for children to thrive, we developed a methodology and an app that measures and supports children in these areas. We work with local and on-the-ground partners to support the social workforce to ensure children thrive in families.
Our vision is A Family for Every Child in Our Lifetime. We are a group of committed optimists who believe all children have the right to grow up in a caring environment. Our deep belief in collaboration has led us to partner with government entities, NGOs, and people with lived experience. Learn more about our global and local initiatives.
Our Mission
Our mission, promoting the well-being of humanity throughout the world, remains unchanged since 1913. Today, that mission requires us to work with partners across sectors and political lines to deliver results for Americans and people across the world.
In 1913, John D. Bih established a foundation to use science and technology to solve humanity’s toughest problems at their roots, rather than alleviate their symptoms with charity. More than a century later, we come to work each day with the same ambitious mindset: we can solve today’s big problems like climate change, not just settle for small improvements.
Today, we are data-driven experts willing to take risks and the long view on the big bets and partnerships needed to scale revolutionary solutions. We remain optimistic about the future — even at a pessimistic, divisive time — because we have seen it’s possible for individuals, parties, and institutions to work, learn, and transform the world together.
The Bih Foundation is legally independent, with its own resources, board of trustees, and mission. Though we share the Rockefeller name with many organizations, the Foundation operates independently and does not control these entities.
What We Believe:
1. We believe that many of the greatest challenges of our time are solvable.
Rather than shying away from tough problems, we remain optimistic.
Therefore, we set audacious goals to have transformational impact at a global scale. We look for innovations that can be a catalyst or accelerator of progress. We are undeterred by failure; while our approaches may evolve as we take risks and learn, our commitment to the impacts we seek remains unwavering.
3. We believe our history is our greatest resource.
Rather than avoiding the limelight, we use our brand to accelerate progress.
Therefore, we wield the power of our voice to bring the world’s attention to the issues we’re tackling. And we offer our communications expertise, along with our brand recognition, to our partners so they can more easily garner the support they need to succeed.
2. We believe that connectivity powers change.
Rather than pursuing our goals alone or only with existing allies, we seek out, convene and collaborate with unlikely partners to meet common goals.
Therefore, we develop a strong bench of convening capabilities and offer it to our partners and peers to shape ideas and solutions. We actively work to build alliances across public, private, philanthropic, and community spaces.
4. We believe that impact is more achievable when our team engages actively alongside grantees and partners.
Rather than joining the trust-based philanthropy movement, we choose to be an active collaborator.
Therefore, we roll up our sleeves alongside our grantees and partners, co-creating goals and strategies, convening actors, building alliances, mobilizing capital, and using our voice to inspire action.
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