Elba Hope Foundation

Elba Hope Foundation The Elba Hope Foundation (EHF) is an international public charity founded by Idris and Sabrina Elba.

Our mission is to foster transformative, community-led change in the U.S., U.K., and Africa creating better futures for all.

This Africa Day, we celebrate the people shaping the future of the continent in real time.Across Africa, communities are...
05/26/2026

This Africa Day, we celebrate the people shaping the future of the continent in real time.

Across Africa, communities are driving progress through innovation, agriculture, creativity, and leadership, powered by the world’s youngest workforce and a generation poised to become the largest workforce globally.

We celebrate the people making that future possible:
farmers strengthening food systems,
young leaders creating opportunity,
and communities building lasting change from the ground up.

At Elba Hope Foundation, our role is simple:
to support African-led solutions rooted in community, resilience, and long-term impact.

Our Founders, and , are in remarkable company. We’re proud to see them recognized on the TIME100 Philanthropy List, cel...
05/14/2026

Our Founders, and , are in remarkable company.

We’re proud to see them recognized on the TIME100 Philanthropy List, celebrating leaders helping shape a more equitable and sustainable future through philanthropy, advocacy, and long-term impact.

We’re equally proud to see the work of the Elba Hope Foundation featured in this year’s issue, reflecting the collective effort of the communities, partners, and collaborators driving progress across the UK, the US, and Africa.

In the feature, Idris and Sabrina speak to the importance of investing in community-led solutions across food security, climate resilience, youth opportunity, and sustainable development, work rooted in listening first and building alongside the people closest to the challenges.

This recognition is a reminder that lasting impact is never built alone. 💛

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We welcome the Government’s Halving Knife Crime Action Plan and the continued focus on addressing serious youth violence...
04/30/2026

We welcome the Government’s Halving Knife Crime Action Plan and the continued focus on addressing serious youth violence through a more coordinated, public health–led approach.

For us, this work has always been about creating the conditions for young people to thrive - through opportunity, access, and community-led solutions.

We remain committed to working alongside partners to support efforts that create safer environments and stronger futures for young people and their communities.

Smallholder farmers are at the heart of our planet’s future. 🌍Across Sierra Leone, they are growing more than crops, the...
04/22/2026

Smallholder farmers are at the heart of our planet’s future. 🌍

Across Sierra Leone, they are growing more than crops, they are sustaining communities, protecting the land, and strengthening food systems for generations to come.

Through initiatives like Project TRUST, Rice for Life and Hope Power Project, we’re working alongside farming communities to expand access to resources, build resilience, and support long-term livelihoods. Because when farmers thrive, communities eat, and the planet benefits.

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that real change starts locally. And it starts with people.

Share their stories. Support the future.

🔗 Learn more via link in bio

💧 Where water flows, equality grows. Today, on , we are honored to stand alongside our partners , and , in the belief ...
03/22/2026

💧 Where water flows, equality grows.

Today, on , we are honored to stand alongside our partners , and , in the belief that access to clean water is not a privilege, it’s a human right.

The global water crisis affects everyone. But not equally. Women and girls bear the heaviest burden, collecting water, managing water, and caring for those made sick by unsafe water. Their time, health, and futures are on the line.

That’s why we’re investing in more than infrastructure. We’re investing in people.

In partnership with ServiceNow and Octopus Energy, the Hope Power project is a blueprint for climate-resilient rural economies. Powering schools, clean water access, and community resilience.

Learn more at elbahopefoundation.org

Our Founders Idris Elba and Sabrina Elba have been named in National Geographic’s NatGeo 33, an annual list recognizing ...
03/19/2026

Our Founders Idris Elba and Sabrina Elba have been named in National Geographic’s NatGeo 33, an annual list recognizing 33 individuals around the world whose work is helping shape the future across science, culture, conservation, and global impact.

We’re proud to see the work of the Elba Hope Foundation included in this year’s edition, reflecting the collective effort of the communities, partners, and collaborators driving progress across the UK, the US, and Africa.

From youth opportunity and creative futures to renewable energy, connectivity, and community-led development, this recognition speaks to the power of building solutions together.

Explore the digital cover now, and look out for the April print issue later this month.

Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/eKKZfMrz

03/09/2026

This International Women’s Day,
we honour the women who speak out for change.

Today, we recognise Baroness Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Pooja Kanda, whose advocacy and determination have helped bring critical issues into the public spotlight and push forward important change.

Their voices remind us of the power of speaking up and the collective strength behind movements for justice.

We are proud to stand alongside the women across our coalition who continue to lead, organise, and demand a better future. 💜



She leads with hope. She leads with purpose. She leads with courage. 🌍Meet Nenneh, EHF’s very own , Haja Betty, and Isat...
03/09/2026

She leads with hope. She leads with purpose. She leads with courage. 🌍

Meet Nenneh, EHF’s very own , Haja Betty, and Isata of , five women breaking ground in Bonthe and beyond, whose leadership is powerfully shaping the future of their communities in Sierra Leone.

This International Women’s Day, we honor them and the countless women like them whose work proves that hope is not passive, it’s built through action, every single day.

She doesn’t wait for change, she leads it. Through education, mentorship, and collective purpose, these women are building opportunities that extend far beyond themselves.

When women lead, communities move forward. Strength. Courage. Love. Hope. ✊🏾

Swipe to meet each of them ➡️

💛 Support women leading change. Learn more about how the Elba Hope Foundation supports women-led change in Bonthe and beyond. Link in bio.

To everyone who joined us for our New Year breakfast 💛Thank you for showing up with intention, openness, and presence. N...
02/20/2026

To everyone who joined us for our New Year breakfast 💛

Thank you for showing up with intention, openness, and presence. New Year, New Hope was made meaningful by the people in the room - friends, partners, supporters, and new faces who came together to reflect on what hope asks of us.

Thank you To and for holding space with such warmth and purpose.

To Dr. Mahogany L. Browne, for guiding us with wisdom and that question we’re still carrying: “If hope had a daily practice, what would it ask you to do — consistently, not heroically?” To Yacouba Sissoko, for grounding us in culture and sound.

And to for believing in this work, and for opening your doors to our community.

These moments — the conversations, the stillness, the connection — remind us why we do this work. Thank you for being part of it. ✨

02/16/2026

On January 9, 2026, we gathered for New Year, New Hope - an intimate morning of reflection, culture, and purpose at the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Hosted by Idris Elba and Sabrina Elba, the breakfast brought together friends, supporters, and new members of our community to reflect on the work of the Elba Hope Foundation and to debut our Inaugural Impact Report. The conversation was grounded in reflections on HOPE - across youth opportunity, creative futures, and community-led change in the UK, the US, and across Africa.

It was a gentle and intentional opening to the year. Through music, art, and storytelling, we created space to pause - and to consider what hope requires of us in practice.

We were honored to be guided by Dr. Mahogany L. Browne, our Master of Ceremonies, who opened the morning with a question that continues to resonate:

“If hope had a daily practice, what would it ask you to do - consistently, not heroically?”

Musical interludes by master kora player Yacouba Sissoko deepened the experience, grounding the gathering in West African history and cultural lineage - a reminder that hope is both ancestral and forward-looking.

Sincere thanks to our presenting partner, American Express, for their continued commitment to purpose-driven work. Both of our organizations believe in investing in people - entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers - and in building pathways toward resilience, opportunity, and lasting impact. We’re grateful to be building alongside partners who share that belief.

And to the Studio Museum in Harlem, thank you for welcoming us into such an extraordinary space.

A meaningful start to 2026 - grounded in community, culture, and the steady work of turning hope into action.

01/27/2026

⚡💧💻 We’re excited to spotlight the Hope Power Project (HPP) — a multi-year initiative led by the Elba Hope Foundation with mission-aligned partners.

HPP is piloting a blueprint for renewable energy, clean water, and digital access in rural communities — starting on Sherbro Island, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

This isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about unlocking opportunity, equity, and hope.

In many rural communities, limited access to basic utilities has slowed the pace of opportunity. HPP is our long-term commitment to changing that narrative through a community-first approach.

Our Vision for Sherbro Island focuses on four core pillars:

☀️ Renewable Energy: Sustainable power for homes and businesses.

💧 Water Access: Reliable, clean water for the community.

🌐 Connectivity: Bringing Sherbro Island into the global digital conversation.

📚 Digital Learning: Equipping the next generation with essential tech skills.

Join us as we move from vision to reality: Visit our website to learn more about Hope Power Project: https://www.elbahopefoundation.org/program-area/sustainability-connectivity

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