News August 11, 2023

Yoti Foundation supports RIVET, funding and amplifying social change projects

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Yoti, via the Yoti Foundation, are delighted to announce our support of RIVET, a nonprofit organisation funding and amplifying social change projects led by young people all over the world.

RIVET brings together young people, NGOs and influencers to finance projects led by young people tackling everything from food insecurity in rural areas to systemic gender bias in their communities.

RIVET support projects in 5 key areas:

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Poverty Reduction
  • Education
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Inclusion

To date, RIVET has funded over 1,000 projects in 66 countries, impacting over 260,000 people. They are an organisation that align closely with our values. 

RIVET is the first investment for the Yoti Foundation. Yoti have committed to donate 1% of our revenue annually to the Yoti Foundation. We’re very excited and proud to start this journey. 

To find out more about RIVET, and to follow young changemakers’ incredible journeys, visit their Instagram.

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