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LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) is delighted to announce the extension of its long‑standing partnership with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, reinforcing its commitment to tackling youth unemployment in South Africa through systems‑level change and large‑scale collaboration.

28 May 2026

LGT Venture Philanthropy is pleased to renew its partnership with National Geographic Pristine Seas to help accelerate large-scale ocean protection ahead of the global 30x30 target. Through this collaboration, we will support efforts to establish large, highly protected marine areas that...

As a founding Signatory of the Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM) since 2019, we have consistently upheld the belief that transparency and accountability are fundamental to driving meaningful and lasting change. Also this year, we reaffirm our status as a Signatory of the...

LGT Venture Philanthropy renews partnership with Living Goods to strengthen community health systems and scale government-led, digitally enabled care across Africa. The collaboration will support an optimised model and replicable blueprint to expand access to affordable primary healthcare.

LGT Venture Philantropy Insights

Browse our collection of stories, articles and interviews to read more about how we are creating impact for communities with our portfolio organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa and India on health, education, and the environment.

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This study by Spring Impact, in partnership with Instiglio and LGT Venture Philanthropy, shows that nonprofits often struggle to scale through government systems despite strong evidence, due to the complexity of government adoption, financing, and delivery. Drawing on 12 cases and 30 interviews, it highlights how government decision-makers assess risk and decide whether to institutionalise solutions, offering practical insights rather than a single blueprint for scaling.

20 April 2026

Oliver Karius (CEO, LGT Venture Philanthropy) Silvia Bastante de Unverhau (LGT Philanthropy Advisory) reflect on how families and funders are responding to today's rapidly shifting global landscape. They highlight why long-term partnerships, cross-sector collaboration, and values-driven giving...

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, FES secured approval of Motion 105, recognizing Indigenous Peoples and local communities as key stewards of natural resources and promoting dedicated funding for community stewardship

LGT Venture Philanthropy is delighted to congratulate Educate Girls on becoming the first Indian organisation to receive the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, one of Asia’s highest honours for social impact and leadership.

LGT Venture Philantropy Reports

Explore our Reports section to find detailed insights into our work and impact. Our Annual Reviews share stories and highlights of our partners, and our Impact Reports provide an overview of our and our partners’ annual achievements.

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LGT Impact Fellows strengthen our portfolio's capabilities to tackle health, education and environmental challanges. Read their reports from the field.

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News, Insights and Reports

LGT Venture Philantropy News

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LGT Venture Philanthropy extends partnership with Harambee

LGT Venture Philanthropy renews its partnership with National Geographic Pristine Seas

Continued commitment to the Operating Principles for Impact Management

LGT Venture Philanthropy renews partnership with Living Goods

LGT Venture Philantropy Insights

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Scaling with Government: The government's perspective on what nonprofits and funders need to do differently

It's About Contribution, Not Attribution

FES advance Community Stewardship at IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025

Educate Girls becomes first Indian organisation to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award

LGT Venture Philantropy Reports

LGT Venture Philanthropy Impact Review 2024

LGT Venture Philanthropy Annual Review 2024

LGT Impact Fellowship