The Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award: Addressing the Global Refugee Crisis Through Strategic Philanthropy
ICONIQ Capital announces the five finalists for its first impact award, a $12 million grant focused on building durable futures for refugees in response to the global displacement crisis affecting over 70 million people. The award, sponsored by Chris Larsen and Lyna Lam with support from the Sea Grape Foundation, represents a collaborative philanthropic approach to funding proven social entrepreneurs working in refugee services. Finalists include Asylum Access, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Southern New Hampshire University's Global Education Movement, Talent Beyond Boundaries, and Village Enterprise.
Metrics in this report
25years
mean
refugee population displacement length
11locations
current
across 5 countries in Africa and Middle East
70,000,000persons
current
worldwide displaced population
12,000,000$
total
refugee-focused philanthropic grant
50%
approximately
of global refugee population
2,000,000$
total
refugee award co-funding