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3rd Sector – Our Approach

Systems thinking for society’s toughest problems.

We believe that no-one can solve these issues on their own - no government, no business, no philanthropist or foundation. These challenges require us to come together for the long haul.
We bring together leaders, communities, institutions and partners who have the courage, care and power to create meaningful change.

This work supports initiatives across anti-trafficking, peacebuilding, malnutrition, refugee leadership and youth violence prevention.
Recent Projects
Campaigning to eradicate sexual assault and trafficking, India
The Kalinga Fellowship. Started in 2017, a ground-breaking 10-year project to create forums for community, business and government leaders to work together to reduce sex & human trafficking. Since inception, 140 new grassroot projects have been set up, taking this work to some of the most remote & impoverished parts of India.

You can watch a short video about the Kalinga Fellowship here.

Reducing malnutrition and stunting in Africa
A joint venture between DSM (a Dutch nutritional company), the World Food Programme and the UN to combat childhood malnutrition and stunting in Rwanda, Ethiopia and Kenya.  The work started with enabling the multi-agency JV board to define the ways of operating that would enable them together to meet this huge challenge.

Supporting emerging leaders from Hong Kong’s refugee community
Working with Resolve to create a more inclusive Hong Kong where every voice has a say in its future and every person has the power to create positive change for their community. We worked with Resolve to create a partnership with a global bank to support emerging leaders from marginalised communities, empowering them to be change-makers & social catalysts.

Facilitating a women’s peace movement for Hindi and Muslim women in Kashmir
Based in Delhi at The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, we worked with Women Peacekeepers, helping them create forums for peace and encouraging communication and collaboration between advocates of different factions in Kashmir. The latest is the Women’s Jammu / Kashmir Peace Project.

The Safe Life Mission
In 2025 – 26, Emma is working with the Bridge Institute on the Safe Life Mission which aims to confront knife crime & violence among young people to ensure the safety and future of communities. This will bring together influential leaders from national government, the police, local authorities, NGO’s, alongside young civil leaders from all areas of London to together tackle this pressing societal issue.

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Emma is an exceptional facilitator. She brings warmth, challenge and deep curiosity to conversations many people would avoid. She is an enormously valued part of our institution.
Mac McKenzie
CEO, The Bridge Institute