Fight For The Forgotten

What Fight For The Forgotten does

Fight For The Forgotten is the public-facing brand (DBA) of The Justin Wren Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-5016522) founded by former UFC and Bellator MMA fighter Justin Wren. The organization implements a 'WHOLE Community Development' model for marginalized Batwa Pygmy communities in western Uganda, organized around five pillars: Dignity (land rights and housing), Health (Karambi Health Center and nursing services), Education (school construction and literacy), Livelihoods (vocational training and agriculture), and Longevity (community-led sustainability). Active program sites include Karambi, Olangama, and Kanaba in Bundibugyo, plus a new Kisoro District initiative launched in 2025 partnering with six additional communities. Impact to date includes 105 wells drilled, 35 homes built, 3,000+ acres of land secured, 1,000+ patients served, and vocational graduates launching small businesses.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: standard Squarespace-hosted website infrastructure used for donations, storytelling, and communications, with no proprietary platform, AI/ML components, or product software disclosed. Service delivery is operational and field-based rather than digital, relying on a small team of approximately 7 employees split between US leadership (Austin, TX headquarters at 1401 Lavaca St #102) and Uganda-based field staff including a Project Engineer, Agriculture Specialist, Community Liaison, and Kisoro Program Coordinator. Strategic operational partners include One World Health (healthcare staffing) and the Bwindi Community Hospital / Batwa Development Program.

The business model is purely donation-funded across multiple streams: individual online and check donations, corporate matching gifts, Donor Advised Funds, legacy/planned giving, an endowment fund ('Forever Giving'), event-based fundraising (Waves of Change gala and Changemaker dinners), and matching grant programs (e.g., a $1.5M match with $4.5M follow-on commitment). The organization reports contributions from over 3,500 donors globally. GTM is direct-to-donor via digital channels, video storytelling (YouTube documentary content such as ENDURE), events, and third-party fundraising platforms (GoFundMe, Benevity, Candid, Charity Navigator). Recognition includes the Candid Seal and Charity Navigator rating.

Name

Fight For The Forgotten

Legal name

The Justin Wren Foundation

Website

https://fightfortheforgotten.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fight For The Forgotten (DBA of The Justin Wren Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers whole-community development for Batwa Pygmy communities in Uganda, providing land rights, housing, healthcare, education, and vocational training funded by individual donors, matching grants, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Community Development

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community development nonprofit
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Clean water access
• Vocational training services
• Indigenous community advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute online through the website or by check. The organization receives donations from over 3,500 donors globally. EIN: 82-5016522. Legal name is The Justin Wren Foundation, DBA Fight For The Forgotten.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: The organization accepts matched contributions through corporate giving programs, allowing employees to double their impact.
3. Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and Charitable Trust: Donors can contribute through their DAF or charitable trust. The Justin Wren Foundation (legal name) must be searched to direct donations.
4. Legacy Giving / Planned Gifts: The organization accepts legacy gifts arranged through wills or living trusts.
5. Endowment Fund (Forever Giving): Donors can contribute to an endowment fund designed to provide long-term sustainable funding for programs.
6. Event-Based Fundraising: The organization hosts fundraising events such as the Waves of Change gala and Changemaker dinners where donations are matched or tripled.
7. Matching Grant Programs: The organization participates in matching grant programs where every dollar donated unlocks additional funding commitments (e.g., $1.5 million match with $4.5 million follow-on commitment).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fight For The Forgotten is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers holistic community development for marginalized Batwa Pygmy communities in Uganda through five interconnected pillars: Dignity (land rights, housing), Health (clinics, nursing services), Education (schools, literacy programs), Livelihoods (vocational training, farming), and Longevity (long-term community wellbeing). The organization implements resettlement villages, clean water access, healthcare facilities, schools, and income-generating programs, funded by individual donations, corporate matching, DAFs, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Fight For The Forgotten is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a holistic community development initiative rather than a traditional product company. The organization implements a 'whole community development' model centered on five core pillars: Dignity (land rights, housing), Health (health center, nursing services), Education (schools, literacy programs), Livelihoods (vocational training, farming support), and Longevity (long-term community wellbeing). Key branded offerings include Fight For Her (women's empowerment initiative), the Karambi Community Hub, and the Karambi Health Center. The organization also operates programs in Olangama and has expanded into Kisoro District.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fight For Her: A Fight For The Forgotten initiative focused on improving the lives of women and girls by providing critical infrastructure, education, and livelihood programs.

Products and services

• Fight For Her (FFH) A women's empowerment initiative under Fight For The Forgotten that provides healthcare services, education, literacy programs, and livelihoods training specifically for women and girls in Batwa and marginalized communities.
• Karambi Community Hub A community center in Karambi that serves as a gathering space for Batwa communities to connect, access educational programs, and participate in vocational training for skills development.
• Karambi Health Center A health center providing vital nursing services and medical care in remote areas where access to medical facilities was previously hours away, including maternal healthcare services and an infant radiant warmer.
• Clean Water and Sanitation Programs Programs providing access to clean water through well drilling and water harvesting systems, addressing a fundamental need that was previously a daily six-hour struggle for many community members.
• Land Rights and Housing Programs Initiatives securing land rights, building dignified homes, and providing resettlement villages for marginalized communities like the Batwa who were evicted from ancestral lands, including Karambi, Olangama, and Kanaba.
• Education Programs Programs building schools and supporting children's access to quality education, while also offering literacy training and life skills programs for adults.
• Livelihoods and Vocational Training Income-generating activities and vocational training programs in farming, crafts, tailoring, hairdressing, welding, and organic agriculture to foster self-reliance and family support.
• Batwa Cultural Preservation Project Cultural initiatives including the establishment of a medicinal forest and cultural pavilion to preserve and celebrate Batwa heritage and traditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,000+ people impacted across programs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• One World Health (OWH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with One World Health (OWH), leaders in sustainable healthcare, to equip the Karambi Health Center facility, hire medical staff, and provide structure for long-term professional care. OWH brings expertise in sustainable healthcare delivery models.
• Bwindi Community Hospital / Batwa Development ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Kellerman, founder of Bwindi Community Hospital, and his Batwa Development Program team assist in finding the right medical team for Karambi's clinic and join FFTF in Kisoro expansion efforts.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WaterAid: A large international NGO focused on clean water, sanitation, and hygiene across multiple countries. Comparable as an international implementing NGO addressing water access for marginalized communities, though at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Heifer International: A major nonprofit focused on ending poverty through livestock, agriculture, and livelihoods training in developing countries. Comparable to FFTF's livelihoods and vocational training pillars, with overlapping approaches to community-led economic development.
• Partners in Health: A global health nonprofit operating hospitals and clinics in low-resource settings. Comparable to FFTF's Karambi Health Center work in delivering healthcare to underserved rural populations, though at far greater scale and scope.
• Habitat for Humanity: A large international nonprofit focused on affordable housing and community development. Comparable to FFTF's housing and community-building work for marginalized populations, though at global scale and with a different funding model (volunteer labor, microfinance).

Direct peers

• charity: water: A nonprofit focused on bringing clean water to people in developing countries through donor-funded well infrastructure. Directly comparable to FFTF's well-drilling programs and donor-driven funding model, with a much larger donor base of individual givers.
• Survival International: A global movement for tribal/indigenous peoples' rights, with active work supporting the Batwa Pygmy communities in Uganda and Rwanda. Directly comparable to FFTF's mission to protect and empower the Batwa people, with overlapping advocacy and cultural preservation goals.
• One World Health: A nonprofit providing sustainable healthcare to underserved communities. Directly comparable to FFTF — and indeed an active partner — operating health centers in low-resource settings with a long-term sustainability model.
• International Justice Mission: A global nonprofit protecting the poor from violence and human trafficking. Comparable to FFTF in advocating for and protecting marginalized populations, with comparable donor-driven funding and field operations in developing countries.
• Lifewater International: A faith-based nonprofit drilling wells and supporting community development in Africa and Asia. Directly comparable to FFTF's well-drilling and sanitation programs targeting rural communities, with similar donor-driven funding streams.
• The Water Project: A nonprofit drilling and maintaining water wells in sub-Saharan Africa with a digital donor-engagement model. Comparable to FFTF's focus on rural African water access and donor-driven well infrastructure, with overlapping beneficiary geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYq8YZoQwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fight-for-the-forgotten

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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