Adessium Foundation
Type organisatie
Wij werken aan de volgende SDG's:
Organisatie Omschrijving
Adessium Foundation was established in 2005 by the Van Vliet family, which has a background in asset management. The Foundation is recognized as a ”public benefit organization” (ANBI) by the Dutch tax authorities.
Adessium Foundation’s board of directors consists of Rogier van Vliet (chairman), Jan Meijerman and Hendrik-Jan Laseur. The Foundation’s management team comprises Rogier van der Weerd (managing director) and a soon to be appointed director of programs. In total, Adessium Foundation has thirteen team members.
Adessium Foundation is a member of the Association of Foundations in the Netherlands (FIN) and the European Foundation Centre (EFC). Adessium Foundation subscribes to the codes of conduct of these organizations.
Mission
Adessium Foundation aspires to a society that encourages people to live in harmony with each other and with their environments. The Foundation works to achieve a balanced society characterized by integrity, a balance between people and nature, and social harmony.
Adessium Foundation gives substance to its mission by selecting receiving organizations that target subjects of social importance. These grantees strive to effect lasting positive change in our society. The Foundation supports organizations in the Netherlands and initiatives targeting the European community and the factors that affect it. In addition to financial contributions, Adessium Foundation provides organizational support focused on strengthening grantees’ capacity.
The name Adessium is inspired by the Latin phrase ad esse, literally “into being.” It signifies help, support, and participation.
Zo dragen wij bij aan de SDG's
The work of Adessium Foundation has three pillars:
Public Interest
Adessium Foundation aspires to an open, democratic society, in which the availability of independent and factual information safeguards the public interest and encourages ethical behavior.
The foundation promotes the search for truth, information analysis and interpretation, and critical reflection regarding abuses and developments of societal importance. The organization supports initiatives that target fact-finding, analytic journalism, public awareness, and advocacy. Adessium Foundation also supports organizations that serve to counterbalance private demands when the public interest is at stake.
People & Nature
Adessium Foundation aspires to a society that makes responsible use of nature and natural resources. Humanity’s dependence on healthy ecological systems is a central focus.
The Foundation helps protect important natural areas and combat environmental exhaustion and pollution. Adessium Foundation also targets the responsible use and management of our oceans.
Social Initiatives
Adessium Foundation aspires to a society that provides everyone with equal opportunities, with a focus on human dignity, selfsufficiency, and solidarity.
The Foundation supports initiatives that provide assistance to people in vulnerable situations. We focus specifically on innovative solutions for shelter and guidance to help people escape poverty and isolation.
