Supporting Development Innovations for Success
We support innovators scale cutting-edge solutions in agriculture, healthcare, and humanitarian aid. Reach Far Relief turns bold ideas into impactful realities.
Driving Innovation for a Better Tomorrow
Reach Far Relief is a Washington D.C. based small business on a mission to empower progress through technology and innovation. We are guided by a commitment to transforming agriculture, healthcare, and humanitarian efforts for meaningful global impact.
We have field experience in over 35 countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Driving Progress Through Innovative Solutions
Explore our range of services, designed to deliver impact and excellence.
Funding Strategies
Reach Far Relief has successfully facilitated several hundred million dollars for digital and hard infrastructure development programs throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia through:
- Private investments from impact-focused venture capital and angel investors
- US and foreign government funding, including USAID and bilateral partnerships
- World Bank programs and affiliated multilateral development institutions
- Family foundations committed to sustainable development
- Public-private partnerships leveraging corporate social responsibility
- Collaborative funding consortiums designed to share risk
Our approach emphasizes sustainability, local ownership, and measurable outcomes, specializing in blended finance models that create comprehensive solutions. We are proud to provide pro-bono in-kind services for scaling humanitarian innovations upon request.
Technology Piloting
Reach Far Relief excels in testing innovative technology solutions in challenging environments. Our approach includes:
- Contextual adaptation of technologies to local conditions and cultural contexts
- Rigorous testing methodologies to identify implementation challenges early
- Capacity building with local partners for sustainable use and knowledge transfer
- Data-driven evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness and long-term impact
- Iterative improvement processes based on user feedback and real-world performance
We support the entire pilot lifecycle, from initial assessment to full deployment, with proven success transitioning pilots into permanent solutions across diverse regions. Our team brings specialized expertise in technological integration within limited-resource settings, ensuring innovations deliver meaningful results for communities we serve.
Program Management
Reach Far Relief delivers exceptional program management services for development initiatives across challenging environments. Our approach features:
- End-to-end project oversight from planning to evaluation
- Funder compliance and liaison services
- Adaptive management methodologies that respond to evolving field conditions
- Integration of digital systems to enhance monitoring and reporting
- Strategic stakeholder coordination across government, NGO, and private sectors
- Transparent financial management to maximize resource efficiency
Our experienced team has successfully managed complex multi-year programs in over a dozen countries, including USAIDs Innovation Design, Execution, and Acceleration Support (IDEAS) Activity – their $90million open innovation mechanism.
We help our clients find the runway to make a difference
>$40million Raised
Finance to Scale Impact
Reach Far Relief has mobilized tens of millions for innovative solutions to partners on large-scale development interventions, allowing them to accurate their impact at scale.
>$115million managed
Projects Implemented
Innovation requires adaptability – Reach Far Relief helps organizations understand what will work best to reach the last mile.
Impact
We’ve supported our clients accomplish amazing things – from deploying a tailor-made vaccine delivery platform in Somalia during the height of COVID, to supporting implementation of one of the largest government backed precision agriculture platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa. Past and present partners have included:
Bridging Innovation and Impact Worldwide
Reach Far Relief is founded and managed by Anthony Connor and supported by a wide network of innovation, development, and humanitarian professionals. Feel free to get in touch at the email, below.
Anthony(at)reachfarrelief(dot)com