Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
The EinStrong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the United States, committed to advancing a unified global identification system - the EinStrong ID (ESi) - to strengthen collective action on humanity’s greatest challenges.
Through universal identification and integrated basic financial tools, EinStrong empowers individuals to participate in initiatives addressing climate change, poverty, and social inequality.
The EinStrong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the United States, committed to advancing a unified global identification system - the EinStrong ID (ESi) - to strengthen collective action on humanity’s greatest challenges.
Through universal identification and integrated basic financial tools, EinStrong empowers individuals to participate in initiatives addressing climate change, poverty, and social inequality.
The Case for a Global ID
Approximately one billion individuals globally lack formal identification, limiting access to essential services, financial systems, and civic participation.
In addition, a universally accessible ID is critical to achieving inclusive economic growth, transparent aid distribution, and effective international collaboration.
The EinStrong ID (ESi) ensures that every person - regardless of nationality, documentation status, or geographic location - is recognized, empowered, and included.
Approximately one billion individuals globally lack formal identification, limiting access to essential services, financial systems, and civic participation.
In addition, a universally accessible ID is critical to achieving inclusive economic growth, transparent aid distribution, and effective international collaboration.
The EinStrong ID (ESi) ensures that every person - regardless of nationality, documentation status, or geographic location - is recognized, empowered, and included.
Introducing the EinStrong ID (ESi)
EinStrong ID (ESi) is a universal identification system seamlessly integrated with essential financial capabilities.
Each ESi offers individuals a verified, secure identity, tied to a personal account for financial interaction.
The platform enables both top-down financial transfers - from EinStrong directly to ESi holders - and peer-to-peer transactions among holders.
Enrollment is accessible via a mobile application or physical QR code, ensuring inclusivity even in remote regions.
EinStrong ID (ESi) is a universal identification system seamlessly integrated with essential financial capabilities.
Each ESi offers individuals a verified, secure identity, tied to a personal account for financial interaction.
The platform enables both top-down financial transfers - from EinStrong directly to ESi holders - and peer-to-peer transactions among holders.
Enrollment is accessible via a mobile application or physical QR code, ensuring inclusivity even in remote regions.
Distinguishing Features of EinStrong ID (ESi)
Distinguishing Features of
EinStrong ID (ESi)
Global Inclusivity: Available to all adults worldwide, including refugees, stateless persons and other individuals lacking legal identity.
Global Inclusivity: Available to all adults worldwide, including refugees, stateless persons and other individuals lacking legal identity.
Security and Privacy: Advanced biometric technology and verification protocols ensure one identity per individual, while safeguarding personal data.
Security and Privacy: Advanced biometric technology and verification protocols ensure one identity per individual, while safeguarding personal data.
Universal Equity: Resources are distributed equally across all holders, regardless of nationality, wealth, political affiliation or any other factors.
Universal Equity: Resources are distributed equally across all holders, regardless of nationality, wealth, political affiliation or any other factors.
Direct Empowerment: All financial distributions and peer interactions occur directly within the ESi system, minimizing intermediaries and administrative inefficiencies.
Direct Empowerment: All financial distributions and peer interactions occur directly within the ESi system, minimizing intermediaries and administrative inefficiencies.
Impact Areas
The EinStrong platform channels collective action toward three primary impact areas:
The EinStrong platform channels collective action toward three primary impact areas:
Climate Action: Environmental levies on major polluters are redistributed equally among ESi holders, promoting global accountability and green transition.
Climate Action: Environmental levies on major polluters are redistributed equally among ESi holders, promoting global accountability and green transition.
Poverty Support: Financial assistance is directly delivered to individuals through secure ESi accounts, supporting economic inclusion.
Poverty Support: Financial assistance is directly delivered to individuals through secure ESi accounts, supporting economic inclusion.
Mothers First: Targeted financial aid supports single mothers, conditional on children's school attendance and well-being.
Mothers First: Targeted financial aid supports single mothers, conditional on children's school attendance and well-being.
Our Commitment
Through the creation of a trusted global ID network and empowerment platform, the EinStrong Foundation is building the infrastructure for a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future - for both humanity and the planet.
Through the creation of a trusted global ID network and empowerment platform, the EinStrong Foundation is building the infrastructure for a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future - for both humanity and the planet.
EinStrong Team
Steve Cho
COO
Steve Cho has led global brands like Samsung, Yahoo!, and iHerb. At EinStrong, he drives the ESi App and oversees global programs like ESi Mom and ESi Humanity.
Steve Cho
COO
Steve Cho has led global brands like Samsung, Yahoo!, and iHerb. At EinStrong, he drives the ESi App and oversees global programs like ESi Mom and ESi Humanity.
Steve Cho
COO
Steve Cho has led global brands like Samsung, Yahoo!, and iHerb. At EinStrong, he drives the ESi App and oversees global programs like ESi Mom and ESi Humanity.
Steve Cho
COO
Steve Cho has led global brands like Samsung, Yahoo!, and iHerb. At EinStrong, he drives the ESi App and oversees global programs like ESi Mom and ESi Humanity.
Myanna Dellinger
Director, Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Myanna Dellinger is an expert in climate law and sustainability. A Fulbright Scholar and former law professor, she crafts strategies for climate and global challenges.
Myanna Dellinger
Director, Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Myanna Dellinger is an expert in climate law and sustainability. A Fulbright Scholar and former law professor, she crafts strategies for climate and global challenges.
Myanna Dellinger
Director, Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Myanna Dellinger is an expert in climate law and sustainability. A Fulbright Scholar and former law professor, she crafts strategies for climate and global challenges.
Myanna Dellinger
Director, Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Myanna Dellinger is an expert in climate law and sustainability. A Fulbright Scholar and former law professor, she crafts strategies for climate and global challenges.
Taewook Kang
CTO
Taewook Kang has 20+ years in engineering across adtech, fintech, medtech, and AI. He leads EinStrong’s tech team, building scalable solutions for climate, education, and UBI.
Taewook Kang
CTO
Taewook Kang has 20+ years in engineering across adtech, fintech, medtech, and AI. He leads EinStrong’s tech team, building scalable solutions for climate, education, and UBI.
Taewook Kang
CTO
Taewook Kang has 20+ years in engineering across adtech, fintech, medtech, and AI. He leads EinStrong’s tech team, building scalable solutions for climate, education, and UBI.
Taewook Kang
CTO
Taewook Kang has 20+ years in engineering across adtech, fintech, medtech, and AI. He leads EinStrong’s tech team, building scalable solutions for climate, education, and UBI.
Hamed Mehrara
Director, Software Engineering
Hamed Mehrara has 19 years in software for banking, fintech, and e-commerce. He leads EinStrong’s platform engineering, improving system scalability and reliability.
Hamed Mehrara
Director, Software Engineering
Hamed Mehrara has 19 years in software for banking, fintech, and e-commerce. He leads EinStrong’s platform engineering, improving system scalability and reliability.
Hamed Mehrara
Director, Software Engineering
Hamed Mehrara has 19 years in software for banking, fintech, and e-commerce. He leads EinStrong’s platform engineering, improving system scalability and reliability.
Hamed Mehrara
Director, Software Engineering
Hamed Mehrara has 19 years in software for banking, fintech, and e-commerce. He leads EinStrong’s platform engineering, improving system scalability and reliability.
Matthew Michaels
Controller
Matthew Michaels, a CPA with 15+ years of experience, manages accounting and financial operations at EinStrong. He oversees digital aid disbursements and ensures fiscal integrity.
Matthew Michaels
Controller
Matthew Michaels, a CPA with 15+ years of experience, manages accounting and financial operations at EinStrong. He oversees digital aid disbursements and ensures fiscal integrity.
Matthew Michaels
Controller
Matthew Michaels, a CPA with 15+ years of experience, manages accounting and financial operations at EinStrong. He oversees digital aid disbursements and ensures fiscal integrity.
Matthew Michaels
Controller
Matthew Michaels, a CPA with 15+ years of experience, manages accounting and financial operations at EinStrong. He oversees digital aid disbursements and ensures fiscal integrity.
Go Mukai
Global Head of Impact
Go Mukai brings 20+ years in sustainable finance and policy, with roles at the World Bank. At EinStrong, he leads global partnerships and resource mobilization to amplify programs.
Go Mukai
Global Head of Impact
Go Mukai brings 20+ years in sustainable finance and policy, with roles at the World Bank. At EinStrong, he leads global partnerships and resource mobilization to amplify programs.
Go Mukai
Global Head of Impact
Go Mukai brings 20+ years in sustainable finance and policy, with roles at the World Bank. At EinStrong, he leads global partnerships and resource mobilization to amplify programs.
Go Mukai
Global Head of Impact
Go Mukai brings 20+ years in sustainable finance and policy, with roles at the World Bank. At EinStrong, he leads global partnerships and resource mobilization to amplify programs.
Gabriel Nyok
Director, East Africa
Gabriel Nyok, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan" with 17 years of nonprofit experience, directs EinStrong’s East Africa efforts. He manages support for 2,000 single mothers in South Sudan and Uganda.
Gabriel Nyok
Director, East Africa
Gabriel Nyok, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan" with 17 years of nonprofit experience, directs EinStrong’s East Africa efforts. He manages support for 2,000 single mothers in South Sudan and Uganda.
Gabriel Nyok
Director, East Africa
Gabriel Nyok, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan" with 17 years of nonprofit experience, directs EinStrong’s East Africa efforts. He manages support for 2,000 single mothers in South Sudan and Uganda.
Gabriel Nyok
Director, East Africa
Gabriel Nyok, one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan" with 17 years of nonprofit experience, directs EinStrong’s East Africa efforts. He manages support for 2,000 single mothers in South Sudan and Uganda.
Larry Pham
Principle Engineer
Larry Pham is a Principal Engineer with 15+ years in cloud infrastructure and AI. He drives EinStrong’s tech strategy and fosters innovation for social impact.
Larry Pham
Principle Engineer
Larry Pham is a Principal Engineer with 15+ years in cloud infrastructure and AI. He drives EinStrong’s tech strategy and fosters innovation for social impact.
Larry Pham
Principle Engineer
Larry Pham is a Principal Engineer with 15+ years in cloud infrastructure and AI. He drives EinStrong’s tech strategy and fosters innovation for social impact.
Larry Pham
Principle Engineer
Larry Pham is a Principal Engineer with 15+ years in cloud infrastructure and AI. He drives EinStrong’s tech strategy and fosters innovation for social impact.
Saurav Rimal
Director, Nepal
Saurav Rimal, with 15+ years in community development, leads EinStrong’s projects in Nepal. He manages local partnerships and ensures alignment with headquarters.
Saurav Rimal
Director, Nepal
Saurav Rimal, with 15+ years in community development, leads EinStrong’s projects in Nepal. He manages local partnerships and ensures alignment with headquarters.
Saurav Rimal
Director, Nepal
Saurav Rimal, with 15+ years in community development, leads EinStrong’s projects in Nepal. He manages local partnerships and ensures alignment with headquarters.
Saurav Rimal
Director, Nepal
Saurav Rimal, with 15+ years in community development, leads EinStrong’s projects in Nepal. He manages local partnerships and ensures alignment with headquarters.
Wattanak Yon
Head Of Cambodia
Wattanak Yon holds a Master’s in Public Health and leads EinStrong’s efforts in Cambodia. He focuses on improving school attendance, nutrition, and family income.
Wattanak Yon
Head Of Cambodia
Wattanak Yon holds a Master’s in Public Health and leads EinStrong’s efforts in Cambodia. He focuses on improving school attendance, nutrition, and family income.
Wattanak Yon
Head Of Cambodia
Wattanak Yon holds a Master’s in Public Health and leads EinStrong’s efforts in Cambodia. He focuses on improving school attendance, nutrition, and family income.
Wattanak Yon
Head Of Cambodia
Wattanak Yon holds a Master’s in Public Health and leads EinStrong’s efforts in Cambodia. He focuses on improving school attendance, nutrition, and family income.
Legal
Legal
EinStrong Foundation is headquartered in Pasadena, California, USA.
EinStrong Foundation is headquartered in Pasadena, California, USA.