we are AN INDEPENDENT AND PLURALIST FOUNDATION FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST
For over 45 years, the King Baudouin Foundation has been acting for the common good together with numerous partners, experts and donors. Our activities aim to foster sustainable and positive change in society, in Belgium, Europe and around the world.
Thanks to the support we give, we empower organisations and citizens working to create a better society. We accompany philanthropists and donors (individuals, companies, or organisations) wishing to take action for the common good on any continent and in any area of the general interest, notably through our founding membership of the Myriad alliance for borderless giving.
The King Baudouin Foundation has at its disposal its own capital. Its independent governing bodies represent the pluralism of society.
Our key values are:
- integrity and transparency
- pluralism and independence
- respect for diversity
- promotion of solidarity.
The King Baudouin Foundation’s activities cover eight programmes that serve the public interest. Each of these programmes is divided into various sub-programme within which we combine various working methods in order to maximise our impact on society.
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our impact in 2023
The King Baudouin Foundation can count on a team of almost 150 motivated and committed employees.
133 110 000€ in support provided.
Global distribution in Belgium, Europe and internationally
Active founds set up by individuals and businesses.
Individuals and organisations supported.
our Programmes
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what our colleagues saY
"The KBF functions like a flywheel, a crucial but often invisible part of a motor. Just like a flywheel, the KBF supports social actors, enabling them to continue their important work. As part of the poverty and social justice program, we are committed to ensuring that everyone in society gets equal opportunities."
Jon
"At the Foundation, we have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, which fills me with pride and motivates me to continue working here. Recently, we have been strongly encouraged to develop our talents and pursue interesting training opportunities. This environment allows us to explore new paths and showcase our skills."
Kosmo
"I chose to join the KBF because I have been in contact with the Foundation since 2013 through the Boost project. I am a Boost Alumni, and I grew up with the Foundation's values, which have deeply impacted me. Working here has always been a goal for me, as the Boost project has brought me so much both personally and professionally. Today, I want in turn to have a positive impact on our society, in line with the values the Foundation embodies."
Nisrine
"The presentation of the KBF Africa Prize is a project I started working on as an intern. Now, I work here full-time, and it feels like a special moment, as if the circle is complete. I had the opportunity to experience the entire process, from the preparations to the award ceremony, including the collaboration with jury members and the organization. It was a special moment to complete a project in this way within the foundation."
Ilya
"Working in the Social Justice and Poverty program, I feel like I am contributing to building a more united world where everyone can find their place. Knowing that in Belgium, 20% of the population is considered at risk of poverty and social exclusion, every meeting with associations that share their daily experiences and the difficulties faced by the people they support are all significant moments."
