ICONIQ Capital · 2021-05-24 · 1837d

Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award Allocates $12.25M to Four Refugee-Focused Finalist Organizations

ICONIQ Capital announced the distribution of $12.25 million in additional funding to four finalist organizations of the Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award, complementing the $10 million awarded to the main awardee. The funded organizations implement innovative models for refugee self-reliance including microenterprise development, market systems improvement, education access, and skilled migration pathways across Africa and beyond.

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Additional Funding Mobilized

12.25$M

total

For four finalist organizations through peer-to-peer engagement

Average Refugee Displacement Duration

17years

mean

Global average displacement duration for refugees

DREAMS for Refugees Funding

8$M

primary

From anonymous philanthropist for Village Enterprise-led project

David Karp & Samantha McManus Pledge

1.25$M

total

Shared equally among all five finalist organizations

Humanitarian Aid for Short-term Assistance

70%

median

Of all humanitarian aid funds globally

Larsen Lam ICONIQ Impact Award - Main Award

10$M

total

Awarded to RRLI (Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative)

Per-Organization Award

1$M

each

To three organizations: New American Cities, The Global Education Movement, Unlocking Skilled Migration Solutions

Sea Grape Foundation Contribution

2$M

total

To DREAMS for Refugees as part of initial award

Village Enterprise Poverty Reduction Target

20million people

by 2030

Individuals to be lifted out of extreme poverty