Introduction The Art Explora Foundation is an international nonprofit cultural organization founded in 2019 by Frédéric Jousset in France. The foundation is dedicated to democratizing access to arts and culture, ensuring that people from all backgrounds can engage with creative experiences. It operates globally through innovative mobile, digital, and community-based programs. History and Background Established… [Read More]
Turkey (partly in Europe)
European Training Foundation (ETF): Strengthening Skills, Education, and Employment Across Partner Countries
Introduction The European Training Foundation (ETF) is a specialized European Union agency that supports the development of education, training, and labour market systems in EU partner countries. Established in 1994, the ETF works to help countries improve human capital development, promote employability, and align skills with labour market needs. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, the foundation… [Read More]
Transatlantic Foundation: Promoting Cooperation, Civil Society Resilience, and Democratic Values Across the Atlantic
Introduction – What Is the Transatlantic Foundation? The Transatlantic Foundation (TF) is the European and EU-registered arm of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), operating from its Brussels office to independently promote cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe on key transatlantic issues and global challenges. The Foundation also focuses… [Read More]
Eastern Europe Foundation: Strengthening Civil Society and Development in Ukraine
Introduction – What Is the Eastern Europe Foundation? The Eastern Europe Foundation (often branded as the East Europe Foundation or EEF) is a Ukrainian nonprofit charitable foundation focused on fostering civil society development, effective governance, community resilience, and socioeconomic growth across Ukraine. Established with roots in the Eurasia Foundation network, it has grown into one… [Read More]
NLnet Foundation: Supporting Open, Secure, and Decentralised Internet Technologies
Introduction The NLnet Foundation (Dutch: Stichting NLnet) is a nonprofit, philanthropic foundation based in Amsterdam that supports the development of an open internet for everyone. With roots stretching back to the early days of the internet in Europe, NLnet funds and empowers projects that strengthen the internet’s security, openness, decentralisation, and resilience. History and Background… [Read More]
International Visegrad Fund (IVF): Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Central Europe
Introduction The International Visegrad Fund (IVF) is an international donor organization established to promote regional cooperation, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connections among the Visegrad Group (V4) countries—the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Founded in 2000, the fund supports projects that enhance mutual understanding, democratic values, innovation, and sustainable development within Central Europe and beyond…. [Read More]
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe – Advancing Jewish Heritage, Culture, and Social Impact
Introduction The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is a leading European philanthropic foundation dedicated to supporting Jewish heritage, culture, education, and social cohesion across Europe. Established in 2000 by Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, the foundation builds on the long-standing philanthropic legacy of the Rothschild family, particularly inspired by the values of Baron Edmond de Rothschild (HaNadiv)…. [Read More]
