An international civil society organisation(ICSO) to catalyse long term system change in culture education, health , environment, economics and research for the substainable attainment of a higher individual and collective state of consciousness.
Spanda foundation maintains consultative status with the United Nations Economic and social council (Ecosoc)
Mandate and Objectives :
The Spanda Foundation has a cross-cultural goal, aiming to a better understanding among people through a deeper knowledge of their mutual cultures, ideas, traditions, faiths and beliefs in a dialogue intended to stimulate cultural diversity.
At the heart of this mission is an aspiration to contribute to the achievement of a higher state of consciousness.
Spanda is particularly interested in projects that encourage freedom of inquiry, imagination, insight, creativity and expression.
Spanda is active in promoting individual and collective development, culture, education, health, the environment, microfinance, scientific initiatives and projects that add social value by fostering creative solutions and strategic resources and that, by serving the common good, may advance human progress and enrich communities towards a more just, sustainable and peaceful world.
Aims
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To promote transnational and international development and cooperation to advance human achievement.
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To promote the transition to participatory sustainability for the future and the implementation of ways for society to live in balance with the natural world.
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To promote the understanding of factors affecting the quality of life for the future of humanity.
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To promote humane health care and greater equity in global health and education.
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To support innovative programs that challenge existing cultural, social and scientific patterns and to introduce new models of practice.
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To promote the study, the preservation and conservation of cultural and environmental heritage and indigenous knowledge (IK) while fostering the ecological awareness for future generations.
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To use science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.
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To promote and foster relations and exchange of cultural, artistic, religious and scientific values among people, countries, regions and groupings, particularly by seeking to generate mutual understanding and acceptance at grassroots levels for their intellectual, cultural and spiritual heritage.
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To provide the bridge for cultural and scientific exchange and appreciation between Eastern and Western cultures, and facilitate and enhance educational opportunities for the community.
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To collect and disseminate knowledge and information about the arts and culture in both policy and practice and by serving as a locus for interdisciplinary exploration of higher education.
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To enhance dialogue and interactive interchange between cultures on a wide range of issues, thereby improving bilateral and multilateral relations.
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To encourage research and cultural exchange through community and academic learning.
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To support the collection and provision of international exchange information and international cultural exchange standard bearers.
Progams areas :
Spanda’s programmes and interezsts are built around five core areas of focus :
Culture, Education, Health & Environment, Economics and Research.
PROGRAMMES ARE DESIGNED TO CATALIZE LONG-TERM SYSTEMIC CHANGE
and the advancement of peace, knowledge and understanding among individuals, groups and organizations who are both the source and recipients of various forms of knowledge and that, by being founded on good practices, contribute to the economic, social and environmental well-being of people and communities.
Some projects, for their specificity, may originate, advance, expand and be implemented under two or more programmes areas.
Spanda supports its mission with long-term projects requiring multi-year commitments of funding and technical assistance.
General Inquiries :
Tel. : +31 (0) 70 346 7625
Email us : info@spanda.org
Coordinates
Spanda Foundation, Frederik Hendriklaan 200 2582BK The Hague, Netherlands
+31 (0) 70 346 7625
info@spanda.org