
Tackling inequality by promoting greater economic inclusion
Transforming lives with young people
Established in 2019, Futuremakers has reached more than 671,000* young people across 41 markets. We are committed to promoting economic inclusion and empowering the next generation to learn, earn and grow.
Watch our film and hear from Aisha, Jinying and Mwita on how Futuremakers transformed their lives.
*the total number of participants between 2019 and 2021

Understanding our theory of change
The Futuremakers’ theory of change explains three interlinked ‘pathways’ that offer young people opportunities to become more economically active. This provides a framework against which to measure the success of the programmes, and the wider initiative.
Social and economic inequality, and the growing income gap within and between countries, is a shared challenge across our markets. Click here to learn more about our Futuremakers programme across Europe and Americas.
Watch the videoSocial and economic inequality, and the growing income gap within and between countries, is a shared challenge across our markets. Click here to learn more about our Futuremakers programme across Europe and Americas.
We support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to help prepare for the future of work, open up their career choices and improve their chances of getting a job. Learn more about the Work Experience Programme in China.
Watch the videoWe support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to help prepare for the future of work, open up their career choices and improve their chances of getting a job. Learn more about the Work Experience Programme in China.
Exploring the education, employability and entrepreneurship paths under Futuremakers
Our partnerships
We partner with non-governmental organisations to implement Futuremakers programmes across 41 markets.
Established in 2019 by Standard Chartered Bank, the Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF) is a charitable foundation that tackles inequality by promoting greater economic inclusion for disadvantaged young people from low-income households, particularly girls and people with visual impairments.
SCF is the lead delivery partner for Futuremakers by Standard Chartered.