Fondation Botnar

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

Mission

Fondation Botnar works to create a world that upholds young people’s rights and supports their agency in urban and digital spaces. As a philanthropic foundation, it uses its resources, independence, and long-term perspective to strengthen local ecosystems and partnerships that expand opportunities for young people in selected cities in low- and middle-income countries.

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.