Stiftung Mercator

Carla Hustedt

Stiftung Mercator

Carla Hustedt is the director of the “Centre for Digital Society” at the Mercator Foundation. Her work focuses on the impact of digitalization on democratic structures and questions of (in-)equality. Since the start of the program in 2021 she has developed and funded more than 25 projects with partners from civil society and science on issues such as AI-regulation, the design of a healthy digital public sphere, the digitization of the public sector and open innovation. Until April 2021 she was the head of the Bertelsmann Foundation’s “Ethics of Algorithms” project. In this position she led the development of the Algo.Rules, 9 rules for the ethical design of algorithmic systems and coordinated an interdisciplinary scientific alliance, the “AI Ethics Impact Group” in their development of an AI Ethics label. In 2021 Capital Magazin awarded her as one of Germany’s “top 40 under 40” talents in the category “societal issues”.

Robert Bosch Stiftung

Jessica Bither

Robert Bosch Stiftung

Jessica Bither is a Senior Expert for Migration at the Robert Bosch Stiftung in Berlin. She leads the foundation’s work on digital technologies & human mobility. Her expertise includes the intersection of tech and migration, the international dimension of German migration policy, and the geopolitics of managing human mobility across borders.

Jessica has served as an analyst, advisor and member of strategy processes for government ministries, international organizations, think tanks, and civil society stakeholders, including as a Migration Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF). She frequently speaks and writes on current migration and refugee policy issues. She is also a trained moderator and policy dialogue facilitator. Jessica holds a master’s degree in international relations from the Free University of Berlin, the Humboldt University, and the University of Potsdam, and a bachelor’s in international studies from Vassar College (USA).

King Baudouin Foundation

Stefan Schäfers

King Baudouin Foundation

Stefan Schäfers has been working for the King Baudouin Foundation since 2008 first as Head of European Affairs and since 2019 as Director responsible for the European and International programme of the Foundation. Stefan is member of the Governing Board of the European Policy Centre (EPC), the Network of European Foundations and Alliance Publishing Trust (until 07/2023). He is the Chair of Civitates, a philanthropic initiative for democracy and solidarity in Europe and the European Fund for the Balkans. He worked from 2003 to 2007 as a senior consultant for IFOK, a German communication consultancy specialized in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), stakeholder and citizens participation, and was since 2004 head of the IFOK Brussels office. He studied Business Economics at the Catholic University of Eichstätt/Germany and the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Nice/France with a focus on International Business Administration. In 2003, he received a PhD in International Business Ethics.

Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation

Filippo Candela

Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation

Dr Filippo Candela has been serving as the Data Manager at Compagnia di San Paolo since 2017. He has dedicated numerous years to driving the foundation’s transition towards a data-driven organization, overseeing technical and strategic projects. With over 15 years of experience in Data Management and Analysis, Filippo has collaborated with universities, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, facilitating organizational innovation through the effective utilization of data.

Following his experience in various consulting roles as a data scientist, Filippo further deepened his understanding of the critical role of data management in maximizing the value of information. He achieved certifications as a Data Management Professional (CDMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Presently, Filippo actively oversees the foundation’s data management initiatives while also studying the potential of external and private data for philanthropic and positive social impact objectives.

Stiftung Mercator

#WirstärkenDemokratie

Stiftung Mercator is committed to a united and peaceful Europe – including and above all at times when the right of peoples to self-determination and when human rights are being violated with great brutality.

Russia’s expansion of its war to cover all of Ukraine is a challenge to us all and an assault on democracy per se.
This puts the very foundation of our social coexistence at risk. Democracy is being attacked from many different sides. Inflation and the energy crisis are exacerbating the social divide, disinformation and loss of trust in politicians are fuelling an increased polarization in society, and extremist movements are becoming stronger – while over everything hangs the global threat posed by the climate crisis.
In view of the manifold crises at present, we as a European foundation stand up for democratic values with particular determination. We promote understanding between people of different cultures and we are committed to social cohesion. In short: We stand up for democracy –

Robert Bosch Stiftung

How we work with our partners

We want the projects we sponsor to be impactful and sustainable. For that reason, we place a high value on trust and responsibility in working with our partners. When we partner with you, we aim to provide the best possible support in all phases of our cooperation, taking your needs into account. 
 
The Robert Bosch Stiftung uses a wide range of funding instruments to support initiatives in the areas of education, health and global issues. How we work together depends on the objectives and needs of each project. We drive issues forward ourselves, work bilaterally in partnerships or join strong alliances with other organizations.
 
In addition to concrete project funding, we  support the early stage development of ideas to solve complex social challenges through a process of open exchange. We also strengthen institutions, associations, organizations and projects in expanding their scope for action to make a sustainable impact. 

King Baudouin Foundation

An independent and pluralist foundation for the public interest

For over 45 years, the King Baudouin Foundation has been acting for the common good together with numerous partners, experts and donors. Our activities aim to foster sustainable and positive change in society, in Belgium, Europe and around the world.

Thanks to the support we give, we empower organisations and citizens working to create a better society. We encourage philanthropy and support individuals and businesses who want to commit to a better world.

The King Baudouin Foundation has at its disposal its own capital. Its independent governing bodies represent the pluralism of society.

Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

Since 1563, we’ve been working to build the common good

Every day, we help bring to fruition projects that support culture, people and the planet, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.