CAPTIVATING INTERNATIONAL

What CAPTIVATING INTERNATIONAL does

Captivating International is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2007 that addresses generational poverty and human trafficking across Nepal, the Philippines, and China through a portfolio of 14 programs organized around three mission pillars: Empower Women (microfinance and vocational skills), Educate Children (scholarships, schools, and volunteer teachers), and Elevate Communities (anti-trafficking monitoring stations, safe houses, and livelihood projects). The organization reports 13,418 lives directly impacted and 66,000 indirectly benefited in 2025, with a cumulative 31,247 lives progressed across 219 communities since inception. It has no proprietary technology platform; its core product is a curated portfolio of on-the-ground humanitarian programs routed to specific beneficiary cohorts.

The organization's revenue mechanics consist entirely of charitable contributions: individual donations processed via the captivating.org website, corporate and foundation grants (notably a flagship partnership with Husky Energy funding the annual Tailoring Skills Program for Women in Qinghai, China), and event-based fundraising including the 18th annual Shenzhen Charity Auction. Donation tiers range from USD 560 (three months of care for a cybersex crime survivor) to USD 13,500 (supporting 50 women through microfinance). More than 90% of donations flow directly to designated projects, with administrative overhead (approximately 18-20% of total expenses) funded separately by specific donors. Microfinance loan default rates are reported at under 6%.

Operational delivery is enabled entirely through a network of in-country implementing partners — 3 Angels Nepal, Aasaman Nepal, Captivating Nepal (the organization's own Nepal entity), Sanghaya Foundation Inc. (Philippines), and Shenzhen Charity Federation (China) — with Global Development Group, a DFAT-approved Australian NGO, providing donation receipting, auditing, and compliance oversight. The organization is registered as a charity in Australia (ABN 31 607 079 158), the United States (EIN 82-4627776), and Hong Kong (91/09723). Leadership consists of Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Colquhoun and Co-Founder Julie Colquhoun, supported by country-level program managers in Nepal and the Philippines.

Name

CAPTIVATING INTERNATIONAL

Legal name

Captivating International

Website

https://captivating.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Captivating International is a nonprofit charity delivering poverty alleviation and anti-trafficking programs for women, children, and vulnerable communities in Nepal, the Philippines, and China, executed through local implementing partners and funded by individual donations, corporate grants, and annual charity events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid programs
• Women empowerment microfinance
• Anti-human trafficking services
• Child education scholarships
• International nonprofit charity

Headquarters

HQ city

La Jolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to specific projects or general funding, with donations tax-deductible in Australia, USA, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. Over 90% of donations from supporters go directly to the projects they select.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Corporate partners such as Husky Energy fund specific programs like the Tailoring Skills Program for Women. Foundation funding supports various initiatives across Nepal, Philippines, and China.
3. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts annual charity events including a Shenzhen Charity Auction (now in its 18th year) to generate funds and awareness for programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Captivating International is a nonprofit charity that delivers humanitarian programs in Nepal, the Philippines, and China across three pillars: empowering women (microfinance and vocational training), educating children (scholarships, volunteer teachers, awareness campaigns), and elevating communities (anti-trafficking monitoring stations, safe havens for survivors, and livelihood programs). Funding comes from individual donors, corporate partners, and charitable foundations, with over 90% of donations directed to the projects donors select.

Product overview

Captivating International operates a portfolio of humanitarian programs organized by country (Nepal, Philippines, and China) focused on three core mission areas: Empower Women (microfinance and skills development), Educate Children (scholarships and educational support), and Elevate Communities (anti-trafficking, awareness, and livelihood programs). The organization functions as a charitable NGO rather than a technology product company, with its programs delivered through implementing local partners including 3 Angels Nepal, Aasaman Nepal, Sanghaya Foundation Inc., and the Shenzhen Charity Federation. Programs include microfinance initiatives (My Business-My Freedom in Nepal, One Hope in Philippines), safe havens for trafficking survivors (Women's Safe Haven in Nepal, Blessed House in Philippines), anti-human trafficking monitoring stations and awareness programs, vocational skills training (tailoring in China, farming programs), education scholarships, and volunteer teacher placement in rural China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• My Business-My Freedom Microfinance Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,418 lives directly impacted and 66,000 indirectly benefited in 2025 alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global Development GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian DFAT-approved NGO partnership for donation receipts, project auditing, and compliance across Nepal and Philippines programs. The organization guides, oversees, and audits programs to ensure international development standards are met.
• 3 Angels NepalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner for anti-human trafficking programs and Women's Safe Haven operations in Nepal. Collaborates on border monitoring stations and community awareness programs.
• Aasaman NepalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner for education and community development programs in Nepal, including the Captivating Village Development Program and scholarship initiatives.
• Captivating NepalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCaptivating's own Nepal office that implements and manages programs including the Women's Safe Haven and other initiatives in partnership with local organizations.
• Sanghaya Foundation Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner for all programs in the Philippines including Manila Slum Program, One Hope Microfinance, and Blessed House Project for trafficking survivors.
• Shenzhen Charity FederationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner for programs in China including education initiatives, volunteer teacher program, and farming programs in Sichuan and Qinghai provinces.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: International relief and development organization active in Nepal, the Philippines, and China with child sponsorship, vocational training, and anti-trafficking initiatives comparable in scope and donor-funded model.
• International Justice Mission (IJM): Large international anti-trafficking and modern slavery organization working across the Philippines and Southeast Asia with rescue, restoration, and prosecution programs that overlap Captivating's Blessed House and trafficking survivor work.
• Mercy Corps: Large international development NGO operating across Asia (Nepal, Philippines, China) with microfinance, education, and community resilience programs comparable to Captivating's holistic empowerment-and-education model.
• Asia Foundation: International development organization working across Asia (including Nepal, Philippines, China) on women's economic empowerment, governance, and anti-trafficking — adjacent comparable in geography and donor-funded nonprofit structure.
• World Vision International: Major international humanitarian organization working across Nepal, the Philippines, and China on child welfare, anti-trafficking, and community development — overlapping Captivating's three-country portfolio and education focus.
• Compassion International: Large child-sponsorship and development NGO operating across the Philippines and several South/Southeast Asian countries with a similar donor-driven, program-partner model; overlap on child education scholarships and community development.

Direct peers

• GIVE International: Faith-based nonprofit focused on education, vocational training, and community development in rural China, including Sichuan and Qinghai provinces — directly comparable to Captivating's tailoring, farming, and volunteer-teacher programs.
• Love Justice International: Faith-based anti-trafficking NGO operating border monitoring stations and transit-home interventions in Nepal, India, and Southeast Asia — the closest operational analog to Captivating's Anti-Human Trafficking Monitoring Stations and Women's Safe Haven model.
• Hagar International: Christ-centered international organization focused on recovery and economic empowerment of women and children survivors of trafficking and extreme abuse — directly comparable to Captivating's women's safe haven and microfinance programs.

Regional players

• 3 Angels Nepal: Nepali anti-trafficking and community development NGO operating the Women's Safe Haven and border monitoring in partnership with Captivating; comparable in mission and beneficiary profile within Nepal specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/captivating-international-foundation-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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