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Who We Are
The Wealth Inequality Initiative is a multi-stakeholder effort led by the Julius Baer Foundation. Its goal is to shed light on and drive action against the global disparities existing in wealth and social capital.
The Initiative connects global independent experts with role models, grant makers and the public. Through their valuable insights and contributions, we strive to awaken interest in the topic of wealth inequality, circulate knowledge linked to the issue, mobilise the stakeholders involved and, ultimately, drive action to shape more equal societies.
Why Do We Have to Act?
Wealth inequality is a significant challenge that affects many aspects of life, from education and healthcare to economic stability. This imbalance can lead to broader social issues, including diminished trust and increased unrest. By supporting partner organisations globally, we aim to address systemic factors of inequality and foster collaboration. Our goal is to open doors for dialogue and innovation, bridging the wealth divide to create opportunities for all. Through our extensive network, we strive to connect diverse groups and contribute to a more equitable world.
Individuals, communities and regions can only thrive with genuine collaboration across the wealth divide – a divide that we aim to bridge. Once we see one another for our potential and shared purpose rather than for our backgrounds, we can pave the way for dialogue and collaboration. And once the doors are open for everyone, innovation can spark the tangible actions needed to solve humanity’s problems.
Our Goals
Awaken Interest
By offering rich content speaking to minds and hearts, we provide insights into wealth inequality. The goal is to raise awareness in people unfamiliar with the issue and trigger the debate. We welcome constructive exchanges that can lead to collaboration and foster valuable networks.
Circulate Knowledge
By engaging multiple stakeholders, we enable research and develop intelligence on wealth inequality. Communicating across different channels, we share knowledge and expertise globally to reach all potential actors and interested philanthropists.
Mobilise Stakeholders
By backing our project partners in pursuing their pioneering ideas we strive to make impactful changes in the communities. All Wealth Inequality Initiative projects aim to develop competencies and networks that lead to wealth redistribution, social mobility, and structural changes that break the inequality cycle.
Drive Action
By presenting best cases and valuable experience, we aim to encourage others to push innovative and collaborative projects tackling wealth inequality in their own communities. As an opportunity broker we build bridges between the parties involved by sharing our expertise and network.
A Multi-stakeholder Approach
For 60 years, the Julius Baer Foundation has been dedicated to making meaningful and impactful contributions to society. Established in 1965 by Walter J. Bär (1895-1970), the grant foundation of the Julius Baer Group has a long and celebrated tradition of philanthropic engagement, from supporting art and culture, various sciences, and charitable causes to collaborating with non-profit organisations that share our ethos. Over the years, it has expanded its presence and reach by establishing donation entities in Germany (Julius Bär Stiftung Deutschland) and the United Kingdom.
The Julius Baer Foundation supports the Bank’s purpose of creating value beyond wealth by contributing to a more equitable world. Our work focuses on reducing wealth inequality and convening the leading thinkers and actors on wealth inequality. We support projects around the world that drive change and have the potential to inspire others. Our activities are guided by a common approach: bringing together individuals, groups and organisations across the wealth spectrum to collaborate, share knowledge and networks, and create equal opportunities.
The Julius Baer Foundation is based in Zurich and is subject to Swiss law. The Foundation is closely linked to the Julius Baer Group, which provides financial and administrative assistance as well as personnel support. Thanks to this administrative contribution, every donation made to the Foundation is invested in the projects to 100%.
Be Our Co-Funder
We are strong believers that together we can achieve more. We are calling on likeminded foundations, NGOs, international institutions and investors interested in joining forces to fight wealth inequality. Together, we can merge networks, expand expertise and pool a greater wealth of experience to leverage and expedite the impact of all our supported projects. Reach out to us and let us get in touch.
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