why partner us with us?
We simplify international funding. All projects, regardless of location in the world, are fully tax deductible.
We keep costs low. Most administration is outsourced, and 85% of all funds reach those in need.
You're a partner, not a donation. Our limited group of donors means funders easily follow the impact of their donations.
how we work
"Local leadership." Our high trust/high return strategy invests in local people who know their challenges better than anybody, and how to achieve change.
"Golden ratio." Our low-cost/high impact approach catches needs that generally fall through the cracks of larger aid organisations with top-heavy administration.
"Boots on the ground verification." We physically identify projects ourselves (including in active conflict zones), to establish and sustain trust with those doing the critical work.
about us
Gordon Weiss: Executive director and co-founder
Gordon served the United Nations, the OSCE, and various governments for almost three decades of work focused on multi-faceted peacekeeping, political, and humanitarian crises in some of the world’s most fragile and conflict-ridden zones. He was boots-on-the-ground in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, including first response operations. He authored the critically lauded book The Cage: The Fight for Sri Lanka and the Last Days of the Tamil Tigers, and co-founded the war crimes investigative body The International Crimes Evidence Project. Formerly, he was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Sydney's Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies in the Department of Political Science, and an Adjunct Professor at Griffith University's Department of Government.
Dave and Rich Lang: Principal donors and co-founders
Brothers Dave and Rich Lang are from Rhode Island, USA. From their late teens they were focused on entrepreneurship and business. Over many years they grew a health products company doing business around the world and as a leading partner to retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Walgreens, Target, Sam’s and CVS. Both have been involved in giving and philanthropy throughout their lives. During a hiatus from business, Rich traveled every corner of the globe for several years and envisioned the concept of Planet Humana: connecting people with resources to help people in need globally. After selling their company, the brothers set their focus on doing good in the world. Partnering with their longtime friend, Gordon Weiss, Planet Humana was finally born. Rich and Dave plan to use their pioneering and business skills to ensure that Planet Humana is operated effectively and with integrity, and to make every dollar count at the project level. They hope that donors and supporters feel welcomed into a unique experience of helping others and making a difference.
our advisors
Andy Brooks: Africa and protection advisor
Born in Burundi and schooled in Kenya, Andy Brooks is currently the Representative for the United Nations children's organisation UNICEF in Liberia. A literature graduate of Cambridge University, he earned his gritty social work spurs with the Nottingham County Council before moving on to more than two decades of work with the United Nations. A hands-on practitioner, he is one of UNICEF's most seasoned child protection experts, and has occupied a range of leadership positions within the organisation, most predominantly in Africa. He and Gordon worked closely together during the war in Sri Lanka, and have collaborated frequently since.
