Fondation Botnar and WHO join forces to make young people’s health and wellbeing a priority
Fondation Botnar and the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced a new strategic partnership to advance the health and wellbeing of young people around the world.
Professor Urs Gasser appointed as a new member of Fondation Botnar Board
Fondation Botnar is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Urs Gasser to its Board with effect from 1 March 2025.
Thank you, Prof. Marcel Tanner
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Prof. Marcel Tanner, who stepped down from the Fondation Botnar Board in December 2024 after serving with dedication since 2018.
Fondation Botnar’s approach to supporting purpose-led ventures
At Fondation Botnar, ‘venture philanthropy’ isn’t just a concept; it's a commitment to thinking innovatively...
December 2024 – The Catalyst – Call for proposals now open!
This month, we spotlight initiatives and events that celebrate the power of youth leadership—from the World Urban Forum, where 42 young leaders from our city programmes shared insights on a global stage, to our celebration of Urban October with the launch of the S²Cities Impact Generation video, and the Youth Power Summit, which showcased bold visions for the future.
Youth Power Summit: Amplifying youth voices for global change
In September, Fondation Botnar and Restless Development brought the Youth Power Summit to New York City. Running alongside the UN Summit of the Future, this youth-led event provided a unique platform for young leaders to take centre stage, share bold…
Between UN commitments and youth priorities: What the Pact for the Future misses
Our world is home to the largest youth generation in history, with 1.9 billion young people aged 10 to 24. Yet, these young people are often sidelined from decisions that impact their future, and political systems still struggle to respond…
It all starts at home: Youth-led initiatives for shaping liveable and sustainable cities
This year’s World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, brought together leaders, practitioners, and young changemakers to explore sustainable urbanisation under the theme “It All Starts at Home.” This was a moment to showcase how youth-led initiatives are reimagining cities…