The ACTS Charitable Foundation (Foundation) operates in the public interest, taking on social and humanitarian objectives as its primary goals. The Center has a strong interest in proposals that align with the Foundation's work.

Are you driven by a social mission, a desire to find innovative ways to solve social problems? If so, YOU are a social entrepreneur and WE NEED YOU!

Over the past few years, the global humanitarian community has been working to develop solutions that offer disaster and conflict-affected families a more durable shelter than the tents traditionally provided. Tents can be appropriate in certain circumstances. Yet, they do not last long enough to protect families until longer-term reconstruction options are available.

Urban slums are the fastest growing human habitat. The UN projects that by 2030, this number will triple: well over three billion people will live in urban slums. A nightmare for slum-dwellers, a dark cloud over their children’s future, a powder keg for cities’ management and health, a drain on national productivity and economic growth.