About Vera Global

We exist to close the trust gap in giving.

Billions in goodwill never becomes impact — lost between donors who can't verify and NGOs who can't be seen. We fix that.

Our story

Built from both sides of the table.

Every year, funds meant for social development projects are underutilized without an impact due to various reasons. Vera Global bridges the gap between intent and impact, giving opportunities to not only do amazing work but also speak about it.

Vera means truth. That's the whole model.

2019
Founded
4
Continents
120+
Network NGOs
100%
Field-verified partners
Our values

The standard we hold ourselves — and our network — to.

01 — Rigor

Evidence over anecdote.

Every partner due-diligenced. Every program milestoned. Every report verified.

02 — Local first

Communities know best.

We back local organizations with deep roots — strengthening local capability, never replacing it.

03 — Transparency

Both sides see everything.

Donors see where money goes. NGOs see what donors expect. Fees and findings on the table — always.

04 — Dignity

Professionalism is respect.

Treating NGOs as capable enterprises and donors as serious investors raises the whole sector.

Leadership

A team from consulting, philanthropy and the field.

We've sat on every side of a grant — writing, funding and delivering them.

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Arjun Devan

Founder & Managing Director

Former management consultant; led CSR portfolios across South Asia before founding Vera Global.

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Elena Marquez

Head of Donor Advisory

Fifteen years in foundation strategy and grant-making across Latin America and Europe.

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David Osei

Head of NGO Programs

Built and scaled three grassroots organizations; now leads capacity building across the network.

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