Fondation Botnar

Fondation Botnar is a philanthropic foundation founded to continue the philanthropic work of the Botnar family.

Mission

Fondation Botnar is dedicated to the wellbeing of young people who live, learn, work, connect and play in urban and digital spaces around the world. Enabling the meaningful participation of young people, the foundation invests in and supports innovative initiatives and research, bringing together actors from across sectors to create purposeful dialogue and partnerships.

Geographic Focus

Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), Romania, Senegal, Switzerland, Tanzania, Vietnam.

Programme Areas

Fondation Botnar’s mission is to ensure that young people live, work, connect, and play in inclusive societies that fulfil their rights and enable them to shape decisions and drive accountability. To this end, Fondation Botnar focuses on four interrelated thematic areas:

• Enabling liveable and sustainable city systems.
• Enabling a human rights-based digital transformation.
• Promoting mental health.
• Strengthening quality public education.