Open a world of possibility.
Our aim is to help children access books, school supplies and opportunities to keep learning.
A book to open. A meal to grow. A future to believe in.
We want to turn the power of our global podcast community into practical support for children facing hardship. Together, we can help create more opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.

Let’s give that voice a purpose beyond the microphone.
Founded by Daniel Lucas, this UPN initiative aims to help children in underserved communities around the world. Our starting priorities are simple: learning materials, nourishment and everyday essentials. Specific projects and local partners will be announced as they are confirmed.
Our aim is to help children access books, school supplies and opportunities to keep learning.
We hope to support access to meals and basic necessities through clearly defined community projects.
We invite listeners, guests and partners to contribute their time, resources and local knowledge.
You can help us shape the first project, introduce a community partner or offer supplies and volunteer support.
Contact Daniel to get involved ↗Before each fundraising project opens, this page will explain its purpose, intended recipients, budget and delivery plan.
This space is reserved for confirmed project updates, spending summaries and outcomes as the initiative develops.
We will share stories with care and use beneficiary photographs only with appropriate permission.
We are preparing our first project. No completed projects, donation totals or beneficiary counts are claimed on this page.
UPN Foundation is presented here as a charitable initiative of Universal Podcast Network. Registered charity status has not been established on this website, and charitable tax receipts are not currently offered. Participation is voluntary and separate from podcast guest fees, sponsorships and advertising. Questions: daniel@universalpodcasts.com. Read our Privacy Policy.