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Together,
We Drive Change.

EMA Foundation is fueled by a single idea: Empathy Motivates Action.
We are leading an evolution from traditional grant-making to care-based philanthropy—an approach that fosters the wellbeing of social change leaders inside and outside organizations in order to amplify their impact. Our model builds a network of small but powerful organizations that thrive together instead of struggling alone.

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Our Partners


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World Leadership Foundation

Partnering with K-12 schools globally to bring greater purpose to learning

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Filmbuilding

Hosting educational workshops for students to connect across differences to co-create short films

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BALANCE

Exploring the struggle of perimenopausal women and the growing movement for women’s health

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Asylum Access

Advocating for forcibly displaced individuals and asylum seekers to reclaim and protect their human rights

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In-Sight Collaborative

Providing educational resources about humanitarian action and forced migration

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SafePlace International

Equipping LGBTQIA+ communities with vital resources and powerful leadership training

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Haa Tóoch Lichéesh Coalition

Cultivating the conditions for safety and healing in Lingít Aaní

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Children of the Forest

Providing critical support and resources to stateless children and families on the Thai-Burmese border

Connecting talented young filmmakers with resources to tell their stories

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Our experience with EMA has been transformative, demonstrating unwavering dedication and fostering genuine connections. As allies in trust-based philanthropy, EMA has proven to be true collaborators, valuing and recognizing our unique strengths and perspectives.
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Nadirah Saraswati

Chief Operating Officer, In-Sight Collaborative

EMA Foundation exemplifies trust-based philanthropy, partnering with heart and innovation to truly uplift their collaborators. Their unwavering support and visionary approach have been instrumental in driving the BALANCE Docuseries, fostering creativity and impact with genuine dedication."

Sadhvi Siddhali Shree

Producer/Co-Director, BALANCE Docuseries

EMA Foundation's dedication to transferring wealth, resources, and privilege in ways that disrupt power imbalance born from generations of oppression and violence is leading us closer to the world we dream of for our grandchildren. We are creating a world that promotes equity, reciprocity, and justice. We are healing together as we honor these difficult truths, and choose love and a liberatory future for all. EMA has forever impacted Haa Tóoch Lichéesh Coalition. We hope you will join EMA in this incredibly important work."

Ati Nasiah

Co-Director, Haa Tóoch Lichéesh

It is wind at our back as we scale our impact to have the generosity and support of the EMA Foundation. Their transformational philanthropy means that we are spending this year working with a group of high school teachers and students to determine what assets and scaffolding we can add to our library to help make our BYkids films most useful to teachers and students. We are particularly excited about students working with teachers to co-create new material.

Holly Carter

Founder & Executive Director, BYkids

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