The Mission
About
The Kym Rapier Foundation is fueled by the transformative power of compassion, action and storytelling. We aim to support and empower those who are most vulnerable, those often overlooked, through grant-making partnerships.
16 Countries
Reached
Supported
Disbursed
Light On A Hill
Location: Meru, Kenya
Our North Star
Our goal isn’t just to prove impact–it’s to understand it.
It keeps us grounded, responsive, and continually aligned with the purpose behind everything we do.
Our Mission
Our mission is to uplift the lives of the world’s most vulnerable through compassion, connection, commitment, and sustained community support.
Our Vision
We envision a world where people lead with love. Where every person, regardless of their circumstance, has the opportunity to live with dignity, thrive in community, and connect with nature. We want to shape an inclusive future.
Focus Areas
Pillars of Impact
Empowering Women
Uplifting women through inclusive support, opportunity, and access to resources that strengthen communities.
Supporting Children
Providing children with access to education, nutrition, and the freedom to shape their own futures.
Environmental Protection
Supporting grassroots conservation efforts that protect ecosystems while sustaining local livelihoods.
How We Show Up
Impact Focus
For us, impact starts with evidence and accountability. We support work that delivers real, measurable results — prioritizing overlooked issues, backing what’s proven to work, and continually adapting as we learn. It’s not just about doing good, but about creating meaningful, lasting change.
Partnership Approach
Beyond the Grant
Our relationships go beyond grant giving. We stay in regular contact and, when partnerships end, we work closely to ensure a smooth transition and do all we can to reduce any risk of harm. Above all we aim to be thoughtful collaborators, committed to integrity and lasting change.
Brass for Africa
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Under The Wave
Location: Matemwe, Zanzibar
“Giving back
is the greatest
privilege”
Kym Rapier
Founder & CEO
Kym Rapier is widely respected for a lifetime of philanthropy rooted in compassion, integrity, love, bold belief, and action. Over the course of her life, she has directed more than $100 million toward charitable efforts that strengthen communities and expand opportunity worldwide.
Kym is the founder and driving force behind the Kym Rapier Foundation — a global philanthropic organization committed to amplifying grassroots leaders, uplifting vulnerable communities, and empowering them with long-term opportunities.
What distinguishes Kym’s approach is her deep personal involvement. She is known not only for giving, but for showing up — visiting communities firsthand, listening closely, and working directly alongside local partners. Her work is guided by empathy, courage, and genuine human connection.
Kym’s commitment continues and expands through the Rapier Foundation. The Foundation champions grassroots organizations, elevates overlooked leaders, and supports practical, locally driven solutions.
At its core is a simple yet powerful belief: meaningful change happens when love fuels bold belief—and that belief is put into action.
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In a world that often feels divided and uncertain, it can be easy to lose sight of hope. But even in the darkest moments, I see acts of kindness, courage, and connection that remind me of our shared humanity.
Every small step toward understanding, compassion, and change ripples farther than we can see.
Our Team
Kym Rapier
Glenn Verette
Jennifer Lozano
Dayane Sena
Veronica Valdez
Tasmin Vosloo
Partnerships & Innovation
Tsholo Diale
Production Team
Toby Oppenheimer
Creative Director
Luke Cormack
Co‑Executive Producer
Burt Gregory
Co‑Executive Producer
Sebastian Pot
Jovan Sales
Jeremy Schaffer
Zach Tidmore
Rich Campbell
Light On A Hill
Location: Meru, Kenya
This timeline traces the evolution of the foundation — shaped by the people we met, the places we traveled, and the lessons we learned along the way. It’s not just a record of time, but a reflection of how the mission has grown through experience, trust, and a deep commitment to showing up for communities with care and intention.
The Blake, Kymberly, and George Lead Trust was established to support seniors through compassionate care, reflecting an early commitment to dignity, well-being, and quality of life for aging communities.
The Rapier Family Foundation was established with a focus on expanding access to education and providing compassionate support and care for seniors, deepening the family’s growing commitment to community-centered philanthropy.
Kym's Angels Foundation was established to support vulnerable communities through compassionate philanthropy, with early focus areas including education, health and medical access, women's empowerment, support for seniors and people with disabilities, animal welfare, and marine and ocean conservation
The Foundation formally embraced storytelling and media as core tools for impact, using cinematic storytelling to elevate partners, center lived experiences, and inspire deeper connection and action.
The Kym Rapier Foundation was established, unifying decades of philanthropic work under a single global foundation dedicated to amplifying grassroots leaders and expanding long-term opportunity through cinematic storytelling and compassion-driven action.