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...
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…
Fondation Botnar announces Professor Michele Acuto as new Board Member
Fondation Botnar is delighted to announce that Andrea Studer has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Fit4Future: Call for proposals now open!
Are you ready to make a difference for and with young people? Fondation Botnar is launching the second phase of its Fit4Future programme.
Fondation Botnar names Andrea Studer as Chief Executive Officer
Fondation Botnar is delighted to announce that Andrea Studer has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Elsbeth Müller appointed new Board Chair of Fondation Botnar
Basel, 25 July 2024 – The Board of Fondation Botnar has elected Elsbeth Müller as its new Board Chair, effective from 1 July 2024. A member of the Fondation Botnar board since 2015, Müller has in-depth knowledge of Fondation Botnar…
Launch of a new global Research Centre in Switzerland
Swiss research institute established to focus on immune engineering and advancing global child and adolescent health. The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is launching as an independent research institute in Basel/Switzerland with a mission to develop novel immune-based…