2025 Annual Impact Report - Report - Page 3
Letter from
the Executive Director
Dear Rise Supporters,
In regions impacted by conflict and
It is no secret that 2025 was a difficult
displacement, we continued to
year for those working to improve the
champion evidence-informed
lives of children around the world.
approaches and localization.
Children rediscovered both
And yet, in the face of uncertainty,
we witnessed extraordinary resilience.
Because of you, 2025 became the
emotional stability and joy;
caregivers were strengthened; and
entire communities reclaimed hope.
most impactful year in our
organization’s 29-year history.
And we are not slowing down. In
2026, we are expanding to meet the
For the second year in a row, Rise
Alliance for Children doubled our
impact—expanding our reach and
delivering transformative
Mara Lee Durrell
needs of children in Kenya,
aligning our work with the
government’s adoption of a national
play-based learning strategy.
programming to more children than
ever before.
We are firmly on track to achieve our
goal of transforming the lives of one
When needs intensified, we did not
pull back. We rose to the challenge.
million children by 2034, building the
infrastructure and partnerships
From the United States to Ukraine,
necessary to scale responsibly while
and from Egypt to Ethiopia, your
maintaining the high-quality
unwavering support helped children
programming for which we are
build the skills, confidence, and
known.
community they need to navigate
adversity and rise above it.
In 2025, we proudly expanded our
U.S. footprint by launching
programming in Baltimore. This 100%
locally funded program reflects the
In a year that tested us all, you chose
action. You chose hope. You chose
to stand up for children in need.
Thank you for making a brighter
future for millions of children not just
possible—but within reach,
heart of our model: communitydriven, collaborative, and
sustainable.
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