The Human Family is an initiative of The Raines Foundation Learn more
The Human FamilyConnect, learn, and help meet humanity’s needs.
Connection & collective generosity

One human family.
A world of possibility.

A philanthropic community connecting people with work that helps humanity thrive—from clean water and nourishing food to education, health, and a healthy environment.

Explore giving Meet the focus areas
People · Purpose · Possibility

Our shared humanity. Our shared responsibility.

Different needs.
One shared humanity.

We are building a philanthropic social network around five essential areas of human and environmental wellbeing. Begin by exploring the issues and telling us how you would like to help.

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Understand

Explore the needs behind each focus area and ask thoughtful questions about what meaningful progress looks like.

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Connect

Join the community to discuss shared concerns, follow focus areas, and introduce charitable work.

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Act with care

Partner projects will be introduced after review. No funded partners or project outcomes are claimed at this launch stage.

Five focus areas

The essentials of a flourishing world.

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Clean Water

Explore water access, sanitation, maintenance, and the long-term care of local systems.

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Food & Nutrition

Explore reliable access to nourishing food and approaches shaped by local needs and knowledge.

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Education Access

Explore the barriers to participation and the support learners and educators need to thrive.

Explore this focus ↗04 /

Health & Wellness

Explore access to care, prevention, and community approaches that respect dignity and local expertise.

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Healthy Environment

Explore clean environments, healthy ecosystems, and the places that sustain communities.

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Our intended giving model

100% for projects.
Operations funded separately.

The Human Family is being developed around the Foundation’s 100% project-giving model. Project donations and operations support have distinct purposes.

Partner projects are not yet announced. Our funding model will explain payment processing and delivery costs before project fundraising opens here.

Understand the model

An invitation

Help shape what
comes next.

We are building this initiative thoughtfully. Tell us how you would like to participate, contribute, or learn more.

Get involved

Your community

A place to connect.
Tools to move forward.

Follow the issues you care about, connect with other members, and introduce your charity.

Enter the community

For charities

Good work starts
with a connection.

Create a charity-page application, introduce your mission, and share the needs you are working to meet.

Create a charity page

Explore the charity directory →