Givingtide is the 1-1-1 Framework for organizing and measuring institutional generosity—one percent of annual resources, maximized for collective impact through three guiding principles: Equity Giving, Cross-Continental Giving, Universal Giving (U.P.).

Equity Giving

Equity Giving—dedicating at least 1% of resources to the world’s poorest 10%—is an investment in collective safety, prosperity, and resilience. The twenty-one reasons demonstrate that this commitment is not just philanthropy, but smart policy: the highest return on investment, a stabilizer of markets and democracies, a preemptive force against future crises, and a builder of reputational and long-term institutional value. As risks and opportunities cross continents and eras, targeting our giving at the hardest margins is both the most efficient and most just use of global resources. For policy makers, the 1% giving transforms generosity from charity into strategy—and from strategy into legacy.

Cross-Continental Giving

Cross-Continental Giving is an essential lever for building a resilient, equitable, and truly interconnected world. By encouraging every nation, corporation, and foundation to direct at least a minor portion (just 1%) of their giving to causes located in continents other than their own, the Givingtide movement models genuine global solidarity—not just internationalism. This cross-continental approach replaces narrow regionalism and bilateral giving with a new ethic of intercontinental partnership. For details study all the twenty-one reasons which demonstrate how cross-continental giving fortifies institutions, restores dignity, drives innovation, and makes the case for true global cooperation.

The Universal Project (U.P.)

The Universal Project (U.P.) is a catalytic model for advancing global cooperation: it harnesses collective action, channels public and private resources into a visible annual flagship, and delivers measurable outcomes that foster trust, unity, and systemic change. For policy leaders seeking scalable, credible vehicles for global progress—especially in a time of fragmentation and limited resources—the U.P. offers a blueprint for impact, innovation, and cross-continental collaboration.

Read the 21 Reasons why Givingtide has a U.P.

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