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...
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…
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.
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 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...
Welcome to Rising Minds
We’re excited to launch our radio show at the Women Deliver conference this July, exploring the most pressing issues concerning young people today: Mental Health, Digital Rights, and Adolescent Health and Wellbeing.
