HISTORY
Since 1833, they’ve been empowering leaders to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity for their communities, businesses, institutions and countries.
In the 19th century, that meant connecting people and trade by building roads and railways. In the 20th century, it meant building the capacity of national governments to meet their citizens’ needs, managing funds to support service delivery in difficult contexts and delivering world-class humanitarian aid. In the 21st century, they’re continuing that work and investigating the potential of frontier technologies to accelerate the pace of change for their partners.
They are a not-for-profit business which empowers leaders to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity for their communities, businesses, institutions and countries. These leaders could be heads of state or school teachers, global companies or local entrepreneurs, partners or donors.
They’ve been innovating since 1833, but they know the pace of change hasn’t always been quick enough. Today they’re investigating the potential of frontier technologies to help accelerate that change for their partners. Their freight forwarding arm Greenshields Cowie is a leader in last mile logistics, helping them deliver proven results even in the most challenging and fragile environments.
They are partners
They work with NGOs, donors and governments, to empower leaders to find solutions. Local concerns are at the heart of their approach. We create projects which have a life of their own, beyond their input.
They are ambitious
They have to be to deliver life-saving drugs successfully across 80% of South Sudan. Or secure 40% savings on Ukraine’s health procurement budget, saving money to treat more patients. Or get 4,000 aid consignments into Syria since the conflict began in the most transparent and accountable way.
They are trusted
They’ve been described as ‘honesty for hire’. They understand the burden of risk and the value of honesty. That’s why they invest in their integrity.
They are support
When a crisis unfolds, their focus on long-term change gives way to supporting people to get through the day. But the day after work begins on restoring self-sufficiency.
