Global philanthropy

Support for philanthropists wishing to get involved with projects of public interest across various continents.

Philanthropists who wish to act on several continents will find in the King Baudouin Foundation a valuable partner putting its expertise and philanthropic infrastructure at their disposal.

Myriad, the alliance between the King Baudouin Foundation, is affiliates in North America and Give2Asia represents an important asset. Through such cooperation, cross-border giving is facilitated across five continents and through various international philanthropic structures, notably:

Philanthropists and donors alike benefit from more geographical options, an extensive network of not-for-profit organisations to support, and quality philanthropic services and advice.

Our activities

  • we support individuals, organisations and businesses that wish to support projects of public interest on several continents
  • and we support organisations of civil society that wish to fundraise across several continents.

Global philanthropy is part of the programme International

More info on our Philanthropic tools.

Calls for projects

Elisabeth & Amélie Fund - access to water - 2023

Support for projects of Belgian organizations working in countries in the southern hemisphere to improve access to water.

Soon to be closed!

Elisabeth & Amélie Fund - access to water - 2022

Support for projects of Belgian organizations working in countries in the southern hemisphere to improve access to water.

Selection announced

Call Scholarships 2021 Elisabeth & Amelie Fund

Grants to enable foreign masters’ students to do an internship in sustainable water management in a developing country. Grants awarded by the Elisabeth & Amélie Fund.

Selection announced

Grantees

Stadt Rheinberg

Solvay Apartments in Rheinberg, Germany, for the care of Ukrainian refugees.

Repair of apartments for refugees, provision of free rent, energy, water, heating and the Internet, with support from the mayor and Solvay volunteers.

james robins

The Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics: for outstanding statistical research with relevance to society.

Award given by the decision-making authority of the Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics.

Funds and philanthropic tools

Decathlon International Solidarity (Corporate Fund)

The purpose of the Fund is to engage with populations experiencing force majeure, i.e. any event that is external, unforeseeable and irresistible.

Earthquake Turkey-Syria (Giving Circle)

Support for Turkey-Syria following the earthquake of February 6th

Fernand Bogaert (Fund)

In Belgium, support for vulnerable, very ill patients, especially palliative care for cancer patients. In the South, the fight against life-threatening diseases such as leprosy.

Stories

“In Ukraine there are no grey areas anymore”

Global philanthropy

"Independent media are essential during such dramatic times. Liga.net continues to fulfill its mission thanks to donors such as the King Baudouin Foundation."
Yulia Bankova
editor-in-chief of Liga.net, an Ukrainian business daily newspaper