Established presence
South Africa
We have partnered with Sulabh International, with a presence in South Africa.
Creating an atmosphere where Resilience is the key word
Building resilient communities where every person can live with dignity, health, and hope.
Our purpose
We believe every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, health, and hope, regardless of their circumstances.
Who we are
The Global Resilience Foundation exists to build resilient communities where every person can live with dignity, health, and hope — starting in Africa, with a UK base.
What we do
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Clean water and sanitation projects (WASH)
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Menstrual hygiene and women's empowerment initiatives
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Health, hygiene, and community awareness programs
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Capacity building and livelihood support
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Partnerships that strengthen resilient communities
Proof of work
South Africa pilot projects
Through our partnership with Sulabh International, GRF has helped launch pilot WASH initiatives in South Africa — with two projects going live in January and March. These pilots were developed in collaboration with established local organisations already active in the region, including in the women's empowerment space, and are designed as the foundation for future scale-up across South Africa and other African countries.
The initiative has earned early government-level engagement, including with South Africa's Minister of Traditional Affairs and Cooperative Governance, the Consulate General, the Ambassador, and awareness at the level of the Deputy President's office.
We do not just provide aid, we help communities become self-reliant and resilient for generations to come.
What makes us different
Who we serve
Vulnerable and underserved communities: especially women, children, and rural families; across Africa, alongside initiatives that create lasting social change.
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Women and children
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Rural families
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Broader community outreach
Our values
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Dignity
Every person deserves to live with dignity, respect, and hope.
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Compassion
We turn empathy into meaningful action.
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Partnership
Together, we create greater and lasting impact.
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Sustainability
We build solutions communities own and sustain for generations.
Our namesake value
Resilience
Resilience means giving people the knowledge, resources, and opportunities to overcome challenges and build a better future with confidence and dignity.
Where we work
Expansion priority
Ethiopia
Expansion priority
Kenya
Expansion priority
Ghana
Expansion priority
Rwanda
Launch base
United Kingdom
Who we work with
- Governments
- Local communities
- NGOs
- Educational institutions
- Corporate partners
- Philanthropists
- International development organisations
Because lasting impact is only possible through collaboration.
Leadership Board
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Arlene Foster
Arlene Foster is the former First Minister of Northern Ireland, a role in which she led the region through a pivotal period of political and economic change. She now sits in the House of Lords as Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee, continuing her commitment to public service and cross-community leadership.
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Andrew Le Fondré
Mr Le Fondré is the former Chief Minister of Jersey (successfully leading the Island through the entire Covid-19 Pandemic, Brexit negotiations, organisational change within the Government and saw the start of the Island's response to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine) and currently serves as Chairman of Les Vaux Housing Trust and a Member of the Advisory Board for the Together UK Foundation. He is also a Chartered Accountant.
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Abha Kumar
Abha serves as Senior Vice President of Sulabh International and is a Member of the Central Monitoring Committee, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. She is also President of Heal India, committed to serving communities and advancing a better world for humanity.
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Taha COBURN-KUTAY
Taha Coburn-Kutay is the President of the UK Asian Business Council (UKABC), specialising in international business development, strategic partnerships, and marketing across global markets.
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Devendra Saroj
Dr Devender Saroj is a University of Surrey academic and internationally recognised expert in water, sanitation, and environmental resilience, with award-winning research and innovation spanning the UK and the Global South.
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Andrew Grocock
Andrew Grocock is CEO of the Together UK Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation promoting the benefits of the Union of the United Kingdom, and Chairman of the UK Asian Business Council.
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Vinamra Shastri
Vinamra Shastri has spent over 25 years with leading professional services firms Today, he works closely with corporates and family offices on growth, M&A, and fund raising, while also serving on the boards of several reputed companies. Beyond business, Vinamra is deeply committed to creating social impact. As President of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Foundation, he leads and supports initiatives that drive meaningful change across India.
Call to action
Meaningful change begins with partnership.
We invite our visitors to learn about our work, join our mission, and contribute in any way they can. Together, we can build resilient communities and transform lives.