Summary
The foundation was established by employees of the Addax and Oryx Group (AOG) in Geneva Switzerland, with the support of the founders of the company and chairman Jean Claude Gandur, in 1996.
The value of the foundation's assets is estimated at $ 2 million and its contributions are about $ 1.2 million per year
Background
Jean Claude Gandur was born in 1949 in the town of Grasse, France. He holds a law and political science degree from the University of Lausanne and a degree in ancient history from Pantheon-Sorbonne University.
Gandur, a son of European parents and a Swiss citizen, grew up in Egypt and owns one of the most respected Egyptian antique collections in the world. Gandur loves art and believes in its ability to connect people, so in 2010 he founded the Gandur pour l'Art Foundation. In addition, in 2011 he founded the Gandur pour la Jeunesse Foundation which supports young people with disabilities in Switzerland.
Gandur made his fortune from oil companies and his personal fortune is estimated at $ 2.3 billion.
Targets
The foundation aims to root out the poverty problem in Africa and the Middle East by supporting projects on the following topics:
1. Health
2. Education
3. Community development
4. Environment
Fields of Interest
Community Development, Education, Environment, Health
Geographical Focus
Israel
Africa
the Middle East
* More details can be found on the Foundation's website
Emphasis
The foundation accepts applications for co-funded projects and usually does not solely fund projects
The foundation will not support:
*On-going programs
*Individuals or their families directly
*Religious or faith-based projects, programs, or organizations
*Political organizations and/or events
*For-profit organizations
*Third-party fundraisers
*Unregistered charities
*Projects outside Africa and the Middle East
*Sports sponsorships
*Research when it is the project's sole purpose
*Professional conventions, conferences, seminars
*Requests solely for travel, accommodation and/or meal expenses
*Requests solely for operating or administrative expenses
How to Apply
An online application can be filled on the foundation's website. See link below to access application form.
When the decisions are made
The committee meets to discuss requests 3-4 times a year
Months to Apply
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Supported Organizations
Israel
Birds for Peace
More Info and Guidance
Foundation's Reports
Click here for more info.
To submit an application
People
Ms. Frédérique Lorenceau, Director
Mr. Brian Anderson, Director
Mr. Philippe Roch, Director
Ms. Karin Jestin, Director
Mr. David Codd, Director
Ms. Carolina Campeas Talabardon, Director
Mr. Jean Claude Gandur, President
