Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht launched the Global Goals Platform on July 16, 2026, to manage their philanthropic giving [1, 2].
The initiative marks a significant shift in how the billionaires intend to distribute their wealth toward global-impact projects. By establishing a formal platform, the couple seeks to create a structured approach to large-scale charity rather than relying on ad hoc donations.
Perkins and Obrecht have committed to giving away 80% [1] of their total fortune. The Global Goals Platform serves as the primary vehicle to shape and execute this commitment, ensuring the funds target specific international objectives [1, 2].
The announcement came from the Australian design-software company Canva via a global press release [1, 2]. While the specific projects receiving the funds have not been detailed in full, the platform is designed to identify and scale initiatives that address systemic global issues [1, 2].
This move aligns the couple with other high-net-worth individuals who pledge the majority of their wealth to charitable causes. The platform will focus on shaping the strategy of their giving to maximize the effectiveness of the capital deployed [1, 2].
“Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht launched the Global Goals Platform”
The launch of the Global Goals Platform signals a transition from wealth accumulation to systemic philanthropy for the Canva founders. By pledging 80% of their fortune, Perkins and Obrecht are adopting a model similar to The Giving Pledge, prioritizing long-term global impact over traditional private wealth preservation.
