We change the future by creating it
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Maverick Collective
is redefining what it means to be a philanthropist.
The fastest way to end extreme poverty is to invest in girls and women.
Because when girls and women are healthy, safe and educated, they help transform societies and lift their communities and entire nations out of poverty.
Why we're different
We believe that solving big problems requires more than money.
It takes leaders who are willing to listen with empathy to the people they aim to serve, to fail and learn fast, and to lend their talents and voice to generate impact.
Pilot
Test new approaches and promising solutions through seed investments.
Learn
Find out what works and what doesn’t, measure effectiveness, and build the evidence base.
Leverage
Use evidence to attract additional funding from other sources.
Scale
Expand successful programs to reach girls and women across the developing world.
Pilot
Test new approaches and promising solutions through seed investments.
Learn
Find out what works and what doesn’t, measure effectiveness, and build the evidence base.
Leverage
Use evidence to attract additional funding from other sources.
Scale
Expand successful programs to reach girls and women across the developing world.
Who We Are
Maverick Collective is an initiative of Population Services International (PSI), a leading global health nonprofit organization
that makes it easier for people to live healthy lives and plan the families they desire.
Learn more about PSI at www.psi.org.
message from Melinda Gates, former co-chair, Maverick Collective >>
Co-Founder and Former Co-Chair Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
Read Bio >> View Gallery >>“The Sustainable Development Goals make a clear call for more advocates, greater innovation, new resources and a sharp focus on improving the health and rights of girls and women. Maverick Collective was designed to respond to this call. When everyone contributes what they have to offer, we help lift girls and women everywhere.”
PHOTO CREDIT: Corinne Chin And Jon Lok
Reproductive Health 
Non Communicable Diseases 
Maternal And Child Health 
Gender-Based Violence 
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 
