LifeStraw is a purpose-driven company whose mission is to ensure access to safe drinking water through innovative filtration technologies and a social commitment deeply rooted in its mission and corporate culture.

Born from a humanitarian partnership with The Carter Center to eradicate Guinea worm disease, LifeStraw has grown into a global brand serving travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and households — while advancing health equity in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

The company reinvests a significant share of its revenues into humanitarian programs, with more than half of its staff dedicated to impact-related roles.

Through its Give Back Program, every product sold provides a child with one year of safe water. Since 2014, more than 11.8 million children have benefited from this initiative. Its School and Community Programs deliver long-term access to water and hygiene education, while its Emergency Response efforts bring immediate relief in times of crisis — from Gaza to Haiti to Ukraine.

Active in more than 64 countries, partnering with major international organizations, and having distributed over 40 million filters to help eradicate Guinea worm disease, LifeStraw stands as a powerful example of how entrepreneurship, innovation, and social responsibility can come together to make lasting change.

Parlons Démocratie is an association whose mission is to help young people in France better understand how democracy and institutions work to make civic education more engaging and accessible. and strengthen young people’s confidence in their ability to shape the future of democracy. More here

Seaworthy Collective is the leading community of sea change makers driving regenerative ocean and climate impact. The community is supported by Seaworthy Foundation, a non-profit social impact arm, and Seaworthy Ventures, a for-profit econom… More here. More here

Every year, the hospital handles over 40,000 consultations and directly engages thousands of people in outreaches for community action for healthcare in south Eastern Uganda. More here

PROJECT C.U.R.E. is non-profit, humanitarian relief organization based in Denver, CO. It is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the world that delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries. More here.

The SDGs provide the world’s long-term business plan by putting people and the planet first. It’s the growth story of our time.

We have taken a different, creative, yet realistic approach to solving this issue globally. Our Program bring focus to the issue of plastic in its “afterlife”, either through a company, institutional setting, or via community engagement

It all comes back to serving with love, together with understanding the root causes of whatever problem our passion leads us to tackle and working to solve it in a collaborative and inclusive way.

The Prince’s Prize bolstered the University’s recognition among the international community. It also strengthened relationships with the supporters who make tuition-free education possible around the world.

The Prince’s Prize for Innovative Philanthropy awarded in 2015 to Seacology helped highlight the link between local actions and global consequences. Prince Albert’s personal interest in our charity has encouraged us to now consider projects on a national rather than just a village level.

After winning Prince’s Prize for Innovative Philanthropy, I have made some great life-long friends and partners… I shall always be grateful to the Prince Albert II and Jean-Guillaume de Tocqueville for their friendship and for creating global awareness and support around the health and education of children in India via this award.

At its core, Heron is about empowering people and institutions. We empower collections of people because it is fundamental to the success of our society.