What is Rare?
Rare is recognized as a leading NGO by Charity Navigator, dedicated to achieving conservation and development objectives worldwide by employing behavior change strategies. The organization empowers communities to value their natural resources while promoting sustainable alternatives to environmentally harmful practices. With a track record spanning over 400 communities across 56 countries, Rare implements community-based solutions grounded in scientific research, utilizing policy and market dynamics to foster positive environmental shifts and scale impact globally.
How much funding has Rare raised?
Rare has raised a total of $2.7M across 2 funding rounds:
Debt
$1M
Debt
$1.7M
Debt (2020): $1M with participation from PPP
Debt (2021): $1.7M led by PPP
Key Investors in Rare
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Rare?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and recent strategic investment position Rare for accelerated impact. This financial backing is expected to fuel the expansion of its successful behavior change programs into new regions and deepen its work in existing communities. The organization's focus on leveraging natural and social sciences, combined with policy and market forces, suggests a strategic approach to scaling its conservation and development goals. Future initiatives will likely concentrate on further integrating practical, environmentally sound alternatives into community practices, thereby reinforcing Rare's mission to achieve lasting global environmental change.
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