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King Baudouin Foundation - Working together for a better society |
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 The King Baudouin Foundation supports projects and citizens with a commitment to build a better society. We look for sustainable ways of bringing about justice, democracy and respect for diversity. The King Baudouin Foundation - is independent and pluralistic
- was founded in 1976 to mark the 25th anniversary of King Baudouin's reign
- has total annual expenditures of some 40 million euro
In addition to our own capital and the significant grant from the National Lottery there are also Funds set up by individuals, associations and companies. The King Baudouin Foundation is happy to accept donations and legacies.
Proactive on priority issues
Our activities are focused on the following issues:
- Migration & a multicultural society - promoting integration and a multicultural society in Belgium and Europe
- Poverty & social justice - identifying new forms of social injustice and poverty; supporting projects that build greater solidarity between the generations
- Civil society & social commitment - encouraging social commitment; promoting democratic values among young people; supporting neighbourhood and local projects
- Health - promoting a healthy way of life; helping to build an accessible and socially acceptable healthcare system
- Philanthropy - helping to make philanthropy more efficient in Belgium and Europe
- The Balkans - protecting the rights of minorities and the victims of human trafficking; setting up a visa system for students
- Central Africa - supporting projects in the field of AIDS prevention and offering guidance to AIDS patients
A combination of working methods
- support of third party projects
- round tables and seminars
- function as a forum
- missions assigned by public authorities and institutions
- partnerships with government bodies, associations, non-governmental organisations, research centres, businesses and other foundations
- (free) publications and reports
- we have a strategic partnership with the European Policy Centre, a thinktank in Brussels.
Our scope of action
- Belgium: with attention for the local level and the Communities and Regions
- Europe: because of our presence in Brussels and with focus on South-East-Europe
Contact details
Fabrice de Kerchove, Project Manager
King Baudouin Foundation
Rue Brederode 21
B-1000 Brussels
Tel. +32-2-549.02.45
Fax. +32-2-549.03.11
dekerchove.f@kbs-frb.be
www.kbs-frb.be
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