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Rising Beyond Borders

Opportunity for all. Stronger communities. Changing lives.

A person in a vest printed with the Rising Beyond Borders logo hands a wrapped package to a smiling girl, with other children gathered around
People in vests printed with the Rising Beyond Borders logo unloading a truck and packing boxes alongside families

01Who we are

Change begins with people.

Rising Beyond Borders is a non-profit dedicated to empowering communities and creating sustainable solutions to pressing challenges.

We serve people and communities regardless of religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender, background or belief — because where someone starts in life should never decide how far they can go.

A person in a vest printed with the Rising Beyond Borders logo hands a package to a smiling older woman

02Our areas of work

Where we focus our work

  • 01

    Explore Education

    Widening access to learning and skill-building, so that people of every age can grow, build confidence and shape their own future.
  • 02

    Explore Health & Wellbeing

    Working towards healthier communities, where people can reach the support and information they need for their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • 03

    Explore Livelihoods

    Helping people build the skills and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, so that households can earn a living with dignity and independence.
  • 04

    Explore Community Support

    Strengthening communities by connecting people with resources and support, especially in times of need, so that no one is left behind.

03Our approach

Creating change that lasts.

Lasting change is built with communities, not for them. We start by listening, respond to the priorities people set for themselves, and favour solutions that keep working long after a project ends.

04Our impact

Together, we create impact.

Impact begins with listening, continues through collaboration, and grows when people have the opportunity to shape their own futures.

Figures from the Rising Beyond Borders annual report.

Explore Our Impact
  • Lives Impacted Across Communities

    50K+

  • Countries Reached

    25

  • Partners & Donors Worldwide

    200+

05Our progress

Work that reaches communities.

Explore All Projects
  1. Education

    Reading clubs open their doors

    Weekly after-school sessions begin, with books for every reading level.

  2. Health & Wellbeing

    A first community health day

    Basic checks, practical advice and referrals, brought closer to home.

  3. Livelihoods

    The tailoring course welcomes its first group

    Hands-on skills that can be practised close to home.

  4. Community Support

    Essential support packs reach households

    Volunteers plan and deliver support for families facing a hard month.

  5. Health & Wellbeing

    Water points back in use

    Repairs and community care keep clean water close to home.

  6. Community Support

    A community information day

    Local services and families meet in one welcoming place.

06Stories

Stories of change

A woman reading a book aloud to a small group of young children seated around her

Field Stories

Learning to read, together

Why a quiet hour with books, a little patience and no marks can matter as much as any lesson.

Read Story

Explore All Stories

07Watch

See the work up close.

Short films about the people and communities at the heart of our work.

08Transparency

Trust matters.

Supporters should always be able to see how our work is run and how resources are used.

View Transparency

09Get involved

There are many ways to make a difference.

  • Volunteer

    Share your time, skills and experience to support meaningful community-focused work.

    Volunteer

  • Fellowship

    Spend focused time learning alongside community-focused work, and bring your own skills to it.

    Fellowship

  • Partner With Us

    Work with Rising Beyond Borders to explore practical ways of contributing skills, resources and expertise.

    Partner With Us

  • Travel With Us

    See community-focused work first-hand, on a visit planned with the people it serves.

    Travel With Us

10Questions

Frequently asked questions

What does Rising Beyond Borders do?

We work to empower vulnerable communities with resources, support and opportunities for sustainable growth and lasting change, across four connected areas: education, health and wellbeing, livelihoods and community support.

Who do you work with?

We serve people and communities regardless of religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender, background or belief — and we shape the work with them, starting from the priorities they name for themselves.

How can I get involved?

There are several ways to take part: volunteer your time and skills, join a fellowship, partner with us as an organisation, or travel with us to see the work first-hand. Each has its own page under Get Involved.

How can I donate?

Use the Donate button at the top of any page to give where support is needed most, or visit our Appeals page to choose an emergency appeal or a campaign to support.

How do I know my donation is used well?

Supporters should always be able to see how our work is run and how resources are used. Our transparency and financial information is on the About page, and our Donation Policy explains how gifts are received and used.

Can my organisation partner with you?

Yes. We welcome conversations with community groups, nonprofits, schools, health organisations and businesses that share our aims. Start on our Partner With Us page.

How can I get in touch?

Visit our Contact Us page. Questions about volunteering, partnering or giving are all welcome there.

Together, we can rise beyond borders.

Give, volunteer, partner or travel with us — there is a place for everyone in work that opens up opportunity and strengthens communities.