philanthropy
noun
phi·lan·thro·py /fəˈlanTHrÉ™pÄ“/
1. The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
2. The act or practice of donating time, effort, or resources to charitable causes with the goal of improving human well-being.
The word “philanthropy” comes from ancient Greek. It is derived from the Greek words “phílos” (meaning “loving” or “friend”) and “ánthropos” (meaning “human” or “mankind”). When combined, philanthropy essentially means “love of humanity.” It refers to acts of generosity, kindness, and a desire to promote the welfare of others.
The concept has evolved over time, but it still retains its original essence of giving back to society and contributing to the betterment of humanity. Philanthropy has become synonymous with charitable giving and efforts to improve communities and solve social problems.
​THE SANDERZ FOUNDATION
For dignity. For opportunity. For our planet.
We are a family-led foundation dedicated to strengthening people in vulnerable situations, creating sustainable opportunities, and protecting our planet.
Our work is guided by clarity, responsibility, and a humanistic worldview.
Shaping the future with compassion and clarity.
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A foundation by conviction — not by obligation
The Sanderz Foundation was created to consciously take responsibility for a better future.
We believe in a renaissance of humanism: in humanity, dignity, reason, and the power of thoughtful action.
As a spending foundation, we deploy resources directly where they create real, meaningful change.
We support where dignity and opportunity are at risk.
Our mission is built on three pillars:
1. Human Dignity
Addressing hunger, poverty, exclusion, and lack of basic resources.
2. Opportunity
Education, personal development, resilience, and future prospects — especially for children and young people.
3. Planet
Environmental protection, water access, sustainability, and biodiversity.
Our values
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Integrity – Independent, honest, responsible
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Humanity – People first
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Responsibility – Long-term thinking across generations
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Transparency – Clarity on resources and outcomes
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Impact – Focus on projects with measurable results
How we work
1. Identify – Selecting high-impact partners
2. Validate – Reviewing transparency & effectiveness
3. Support – Funding and targeted action
4. Communicate – Sharing impact to inspire further action
Areas of support
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We support projects in five areas:
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Education
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Science & Innovation
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Arts & Culture
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Social impact & charity
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Environmental & water projects
Examples of our work
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(Concrete projects will be added once funding begins)
Examples of potential areas:
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The Hunger Project Europe
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Local child & family support programs
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Small environmental and water initiatives
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High-impact grassroots organizations
Partnerships
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Together we can create more!
We collaborate with:
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Artists (e.g., for charity auctions)
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Companies (corporate giving & matching funds)
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Foundations & initiatives
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The Sanderz Circle — our network for impact & dialogue
How You can help​​
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One-time donations
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Regular contributions
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Art or in-kind donations
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Corporate partnerships
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Visibility & advocacy
Every contribution matters, thank you!