adelphi and SEEK partner to scale transformative change for people and the planet

Berlin, July 8, 2024 – adelphi and SEEK Development have announced a strategic partnership to drive transformative change for people and the planet. This partnership strengthens both companies' shared vision of a more sustainable and equitable future while expanding their thematic and strategic expertise. Together, they will accelerate their journey towards greater growth and impact.

adelphi is committed to a safe, just and liveable future through socio-ecological transformation. By partnering with SEEK, a boutique social impact consultancy renowned for its expertise in global health, climate adaptation, food systems, education and gender, adelphi and SEEK are taking an important step towards realising their shared goals. SEEK's expertise complements adelphi's competences, creating new synergies for innovative and sustainable solutions.

SEEK Development supports leading institutions with global reach to maximize their social impact in pursuit of a more sustainable, equitable, and healthier world. Through their unique systemic-change consulting approach they enable global leaders to develop transformative strategies, build effective organizations, mobilize political support, and secure efficient and sustainable financing.  

Holistic services through synergistic collaboration

adelphi and SEEK will leverage their combined expertise in climate, environment, global health, food systems, education, and gender to address the strong and growing connections between these thematic areas. By joining forces, they will provide comprehensive services ranging from strategic planning and organizational design to program development and implementation. This uniquely positions both partners to support existing and future clients across various levels —from global to local—in driving transformative change and advancing ecosystems for sustainable development. Both adelphi and SEEK will continue to operate as distinct units and brands serving their respective clients in their current field of expertise. This structure allows them to maintain their unique identities and focus on their core competencies while benefiting from their strategic partnership.

Joint commitment to impact as a driver for collaboration 

Mikael P. Henzler, co-founder and managing director of adelphi, emphasizes: "We are enthusiastic about the partnership with SEEK as it marks a significant strategic milestone for adelphi. Moving forward, we aim to closely integrate green transformation with equitable human development, to generate broad support within Europe and also in the Global South. Through the collaboration with SEEK, we can scale our impact and drive sustainable change for people and planet at both the global and local level." 

Christina Schrade, founder and managing director of SEEK Development, adds: "Our shared passion for impact makes us great partners, and our complementary expertise makes us better together. As human development and green development increasingly converge, our clients and our team will equally benefit from this exciting alliance. By integrating the dimensions of people and planet, we offer holistic support that drives transformative change.

To learn more about SEEK Development, please visit www.seekdevelopment.org