The Foundation

Fondazione Tuvaykun ONLUS

A participatory foundation, independent of any political party, working for people's growth and wellbeing with contact with nature as its guiding principle.

The Foundation's house among the meadows of Sospirolo, with the Dolomites behind

Our purpose

The Foundation is non-profit and pursues civic, solidarity and social-benefit aims in the Veneto Region.

We support people's growth and psychophysical recovery, with particular care for those facing physical, mental, economic, social or family hardship. We support the local area and the skills of Italian tradition, also together with public and private scientific bodies.

A shared home

Two separate organisations, each with its own legal identity, are also based at the Foundation's house: the social promotion association Il Custode APS, which runs the third-sector activities, and the Semeron farm, which grows organic produce on the Foundation's land. Three different organisations sharing the same place and the same values.

The Foundation's house and garden
The Foundation's house and garden
The courtyard, a place to meet and welcome
The courtyard, a place to meet and welcome
The house and land at the foot of the Dolomites
The house and land at the foot of the Dolomites

What we do

  • Culture and the arts

    Cultural, artistic and recreational activities of social interest, including publishing, to promote culture and volunteering.

  • Out-of-school education

    Programmes against early school leaving, bullying and educational poverty.

  • Environment and animals

    Protecting the environment and using natural resources wisely; animal welfare and prevention of stray animals.

  • Scholarships and grants

    Grants, prizes and scholarships for people facing hardship, under a transparent regulation.

And also

  • Spreading farming and husbandry practices that protect the land, recovering ancient and native species and varieties.
  • Nature experiences and educational play for children, young people and people in difficulty.
  • Hospitality, cohousing and coworking to support people's autonomy and self-awareness.
  • Workshops, meetings, exhibitions and conferences with local partners.

A participatory foundation

Anyone who shares our aims can become part of the Foundation. The statute provides four ways to take part:

  • Founders-PromotersThey brought the Foundation to life.
  • Co-FoundersPeople and organisations contributing to the endowment; they form the Board of Founders.
  • SupportersThose who contribute money, goods or their own work, including professional work.
  • Honorary membersThose who commit to promoting the Foundation and its projects.

Governance and transparency

The Foundation's bodies are the Board of Founders, the Board of Directors (three to seven members), the President and the Supervisory Body or Statutory Auditor.

Distributing profits or surpluses, even indirectly, is forbidden: all income goes to the statutory activities. Financial statements and documents are on the Transparency page.