Barr’s global work focuses on children and families living in poverty. It aims to bring lasting improvements to their quality of life in ways that also reduce and reverse the negative impact of people on their environment. In general, specific investments focus on improving two or more of the following: livelihoods, health, education, and/or environment.

The Foundation is also piloting a special initiative in rural Haiti to create agricultural jobs, reverse deforestation, and ensure food security.