Learnings from participatory programmes with young people
Fondation Botnar is dedicated to supporting initiatives that collaborate with young people to create a better future for them and with them.
December 2023 – The Catalyst – Thank you to all for an inspiring 2023`
As 2023 comes to an end, we are excited to share an update on Urban October, recent events and a short video wrap-up of this year’s key activities and announcements.
Leadership change at Fondation Botnar – Stefan Germann steps down
Stefan Germann, CEO of Fondation Botnar since the establishment of the Management Office in 2017, is stepping down from his position and will leave the Foundation on 31 December 2023...
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...
October 2023 – The Catalyst – Commitment to adolescent health & wellbeing
The last few months have been busy for Fondation Botnar, with exciting events, activities and announcements centring on the health & wellbeing of young people.
Fondation Botnar launches Rising Minds podcast
First launched as a pop-up radio show at the Women Deliver 2023 conference, all Rising Minds episodes are now available on Spotify. Listen now to delve into the obstacles facing today’s young people...
Fondation Botnar commits to young people’s wellbeing with global leaders at Clinton Global Initiative 2023
Fondation Botnar gathers global players at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting to unlock commitments to address unmet needs of 1.8 billion adolescents globally...
Wellbeing: what does it mean to us?
For us, wellbeing is defined as having autonomy over our lives, our experiences, and our emotions. Our approach...
An investment in more research to benefit children and adolescents
Fondation Botnar is donating an additional CHF 50 million to the University of Basel and ETH Zurich to expand the activities of the joint Botnar Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH).