Through their advocacy and working with strong partners, the Elbas have helped mobilize billions in funding.
We partner with local leaders and organizations to address challenges like food insecurity, youth unemployment, and education gaps.
From grassroots organizations to global institutions, we work with trusted parters to amplify our impact.
Whether it’s empowering smallholder farmers or supporting digital literacy hubs, we prioritize solutions that foster long-term growth and resilience.
Idris Elba receives a grant from the King’s Trust (formerly Prince’s Trust). The seed was planted for a partnership between Elba Hope Foundation and the King's Trust in the future.
UK youth charity appoints Idris Elba as anti-crime ambassador
Idris works with the UN and DFID on crisis response in West Africa during the Ebola outbreak.
Queen Elisabeth II awards Idris with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Idris launches Don’t Stop Your Future in response to youth violence, using fashion to raise awareness and elevate survivor family voices.
Idris and Sabrina visit Idris’ father’s homeland, connecting with farmers supported through post-Ebola recovery efforts.
Named UN Goodwill Ambassadors to raise global awareness around food security, climate, and conservation.
The Foundation is officially launched, formalizing their philanthropic work across the U.S., U.K., and Africa.
The Elbas advocate for rural investment and global food system reform.
The Elbas launch a charitable fashion collaboration with Christian Louboutin, raising global funds for nonprofit partners.
The Elbas are honored for global advocacy at the World Economic Forum.
DSYF evolves into a national movement, backed by the U.K. government and supported by the King and Prime Minister.
Idris joins Prime Minister Keir Starmer to launch a coalition to tackle knife crime in the UK.
The first annual Hope Forum gathers global partners for education, storytelling, and collaboration.
A new documentary on Idris and EHF’s work premieres on the BBC, expanding their story to global audiences.
Following sustained advocacy by DSYF, the U.K. bans zombie-style knives. A historic youth-led policy win.
We support programming that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global framework established in 2015 to reduce poverty, promote equity, and protect the planet.
Through our work in agriculture, food security, education, youth advocacy, and sustainable infrastructure, we aim to directly support progress across key SDGs, including quality education, decent work, gender equality, climate action, and zero hunger.
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Ensure inclusive & equitable quality education & promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Join us in creating transformative community-led change and stay up-to-date with the latest news.
