Annual Report 2023

A summary of projects supported by the Better World Initiative

Transformational Community Development (Indonesia)

In partnership with GHNI, we have been funding the development of Polewali Village (2020–2024).

Progress Highlights:

  • 5 new clean water sources drilled and piped to houses.
  • Successful soap-making business established.
  • New latrines installed and chicken-raising business in planning.
Polewali clean water Village progress

Income Generation: Uganda & Nepal

Supported in partnership with the International Barcodes Network.

Uganda (KIYOSIMA)

Empowering single mothers through skill-building and education:

  • 50 Mothers trained in professional sewing.
  • 20 Teens trained in reusable sanitary pad production.
  • Mushroom farming training & tuition for high school girls.

Nepal (Luina Village)

Supporting every family in the village to own at least one micro-enterprise:

  • Livestock initiatives (Goats & Poultry).
  • Apiculture (Bee raising).
  • Small business grants for village sustainability.

New Zealand Impact

Effective Altruism NZ

Partnered on book giveaways and operational donations.

Just Kai

Supporting slave-free supply chains for fish, cocoa, and sugar.

Local Community

Support for child poverty and the Devonport Ethical Market.

Index: Annual Report 2023 • Better World Initiative • M?ori Philanthropy • Aotearoa • David Allis • [email protected] • 021 635 851 • Indonesia Polewali Village • Uganda Sewing • Nepal Micro-Enterprise