Introduction The Falling Walls Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Berlin, Germany, dedicated to advancing global science, innovation, and societal progress by fostering dialogue, collaboration, and breakthrough thinking across disciplines. Inspired by the historic fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989, the foundation asks the guiding question: “Which are the next walls… [Read More]
Peter Bopp Stiftung (Peter Bopp Foundation for Research and Technology)
Introduction The Peter Bopp Stiftung (officially Peter Bopp Stiftung für Forschung und Technik) is a Swiss charitable foundation dedicated to supporting research, technology, development, and education with a focus on innovation that advances society and the economy. Based in Zürich, Switzerland, the foundation provides targeted grant funding to help bridge the gap between scientific research… [Read More]
Sweden-Latvia Cooperation Fund: Strengthening Bilateral Ties Through Grants and Exchange
Introduction The Sweden-Latvia Cooperation Fund is an independent philanthropic foundation established in 2019 to promote and deepen bilateral relations between Sweden and Latvia. The Fund provides grant support for collaborative projects, travel, and media initiatives that enhance cultural exchange, knowledge sharing, youth networking, innovation, and cooperation between the two countries. History and Background The idea… [Read More]
Citi Foundation: Promoting Economic Progress and Inclusive Opportunity Worldwide
Introduction The Citi Foundation is the principal philanthropic arm of Citi (Citigroup, Inc.), one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Established to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities globally, the foundation supports initiatives that increase financial inclusion, create economic opportunities for youth, and build thriving, equitable communities. Its grantmaking… [Read More]
Metamorphosis Foundation: Supporting Conservation, Education, and Environmental Transformation
Introduction The Metamorphosis Foundation is a UK-registered charitable foundation dedicated to supporting environmental conservation and the improvement of the natural world. Founded in 2020, the foundation focuses on providing grant funding to charities and organisations that work to protect nature, promote environmental education, and enable training and professional development in conservation-related fields. History and Background… [Read More]
International Organization for Migration (IOM): The UN’s Migration Agency
Introduction The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization dedicated to migration governance, humanitarian assistance, and the protection of migrants worldwide. Established in 1951 in the aftermath of World War II to help manage mass displacement in Europe, IOM has grown into a global agency with 175 member states and operations in… [Read More]
Whole Foods Market Foundation: Nourishing People and the Planet with Community Impact
Introduction The Whole Foods Market Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving nutrition, expanding healthy food access, and supporting economic opportunity in communities across the United States, Canada, and around the world. Formed in 2024 through the unification of Whole Cities, Whole Kids, and Whole Planet initiatives, the Foundation works to nourish… [Read More]
Gasworks: A Leading Non-Profit Art Organisation Supporting Artists and Cultural Exchange
Introduction – Overview of Gasworks Gasworks is a non-profit contemporary visual art organisation based in South London, United Kingdom, dedicated to supporting emerging and international artists through exhibitions, artist studios, residencies, and community-engaged programmes. Since its founding in 1994, Gasworks has become an influential hub for artistic experimentation, dialogue, cultural exchange, and professional development in… [Read More]
Fondation Franklinia: Preserving Threatened Tree Species Worldwide
Introduction Fondation Franklinia is a private philanthropic foundation established in 2005 under Swiss law with a dedicated mission to protect threatened tree species around the world. The foundation provides targeted grant funding to support concrete conservation projects that improve the conservation status of globally endangered trees. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Fondation Franklinia fills a unique… [Read More]
Sweden-Estonia Cooperation Fund: Fostering Bilateral Exchange and Innovation
Introduction The Sweden-Estonia Cooperation Fund is an independent philanthropic foundation established to strengthen bilateral relations between Sweden and Estonia. The Fund supports initiatives that promote mutual exchange, cultural cooperation, knowledge sharing, and network building, especially among young people, organisations, and institutions from both countries. It was launched as a mark of friendship and cooperation, building… [Read More]
