We help innovators scale cutting-edge solutions in agriculture, healthcare, and humanitarian aid across 35+ countries — turning bold ideas into lasting, measurable impact.
Reach Far Relief is a Washington D.C.-based small business on a mission to empower progress through technology and innovation. We are guided by a commitment to transforming agriculture, healthcare, and humanitarian efforts for meaningful global impact.
We have direct field experience in over 35 countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Our team has designed and delivered national-scale programs from the last mile to the ministry level.
From SMS-based market price systems in Colombia to a government-backed precision agriculture platform in Sub-Saharan Africa, we specialize in the full journey from pilot to permanent.
Every service is designed to help development innovations reach their full potential — from concept through national-scale deployment.
Reach Far Relief has successfully facilitated several hundred million dollars for digital and hard infrastructure programs throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, specializing in blended finance models. Pro-bono in-kind services are available for qualifying humanitarian innovations.
We excel in testing innovative technology solutions in challenging environments, bringing rigorous methodology to every stage of the pilot lifecycle — from initial assessment through full, permanent deployment.
We deliver exceptional program management for development initiatives across challenging environments, including USAID's $90M IDEAS open innovation mechanism and national-scale digital health programs in over a dozen countries.
We've supported clients accomplish remarkable things — from deploying a purpose-built vaccine delivery platform in Somalia during the height of COVID, to supporting one of the largest government-backed precision agriculture platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Designed and deployed a purpose-built vaccine delivery and tracking platform during the height of the COVID pandemic, reaching populations in one of the world's most complex operating environments.
Managed USAID's $90M Innovation Design, Execution, and Acceleration Support (IDEAS) Activity — their flagship open innovation mechanism — including full stakeholder engagement and innovation portfolio programming.
Supported implementation of one of the largest government-backed precision agriculture platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa, combining digital extension services with real-time agronomic data.
Provided strategic support for women-led Syrian ICT4D companies operating in conflict-affected areas, helping them build technical capacity and access international markets and financing channels.
Deployed SMS-based market price information systems for small-scale agricultural producers in Colombia, improving market access and income stability for farming households across multiple departments.
Past & Present Partners
Reach Far Relief is founded and managed by Anthony Connor, supported by a wide network of innovation, development, and humanitarian professionals across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Anthony brings over 13 years of experience in international development, spanning national-scale digital health deployments, agricultural market systems, and open innovation program design across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Central America, and the Pacific.
Previously a Program Officer for Digital Farmer Services at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he managed a $15M portfolio and oversaw the digitization of services for 60,000 Development Assistants in Ethiopia. As Senior Director of Program Design at Dimagi, he built the firm's competitive bid practice, securing approximately 50 subcontracts worth $35M across 14 countries.
Anthony founded AGROAM, the first crowd-sourced Market Information Service for small-scale agricultural producers — recognized by the World Bank — and served as Deputy Chief of Party on USAID's $96M IDEAS Activity.
Whether you're an innovator seeking to scale in low-resource settings, a funder looking for trusted implementation partners, or an organization needing program design support — Reach Far Relief is ready to help.
We offer pro-bono in-kind services for qualifying humanitarian innovations. Don't hesitate to reach out regardless of where you are in the process.
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