About Us

At the core of our mission lies the belief in the power of collective action. By combining global expertise with local knowledge, we aim to create impactful, sustainable change where it is needed most – and address some of the world’s greatest global health challenges.

Our Unique Approach

Foundation S operates as a ‘Think and Do’ tank. We work with experts, partners and local communities to identify solutions to global health challenges and translate our ideas into action through funding, advocacy, and volunteering. We are:

Driven by Data

Foundation S is driven by evidence generation and data sharing, to create impactful and sustainable change where it is needed most. We strive to share data, best practices, project outcomes and utilize AI to guide health interventions that work.

Locally-led

Foundation S champions innovative, locally-led solutions – driven by the people who know what works in their communities. By combining global expertise with local knowledge, we equip communities with the tools to respond to evolving health challenges, and integrate solutions into their health systems.

Collaboration Conveners

Foundation S believes in the power of collective action and collaborative, innovative partnerships. We convene experts, thought leaders, patients, partners, local communities and colleagues around the world to maximize the catalytic impact of philanthropic investments through co-financed funding models and unique partnerships.

Our 3 Commitment Areas

Increasing Access to Medicine

We are dedicated to increasing access to medicine for under-resourced communities. We donate emergency support and direct relief in crisis contexts, provide treatments for rare diseases, and are developing innovative drugs and partnerships to eliminate sleeping sickness by 2030.

Strengthening Community Health Capabilities

We strive to strengthen local health capabilities, collaborating with communities to address health challenges in a sustainable way. Through long-term partnerships, localized care expansion, and the integration of resilience into national health systems, Foundation S is reinforcing the foundations of care - improving survival rates, ensuring treatment continuity, and advancing climate-resilient health solutions.

Empowering Healthcare Workers

We are committed to supporting the training of healthcare workers and improving their well-being. We support the training of healthcare workers to address evolving challenges from climate change to childhood cancer, and through Care for Carers, we provide support for healthcare professionals in France, enabling them to continue their life-saving work while maintaining their own well-being.

Why We Exist

Investing in global health benefits everyone by creating secure, prosperous societies. However, traditional philanthropic models to support global health needs are often top-down and short-term. As the world faces complex and evolving challenges from conflict and climate change, there is a vital need to support and empower communities around the world to tackle these threats. This is at the heart of our mission.