Growing the impact of social entrepreneurs with the power of advertising.
How it works
Do you have a brilliant idea to make impact in this world? Then we might be looking for you! Every year we support one social entrepreneur. In 2020 we will launch an Open Call for new applications. Sign up and we will keep you posted.
Enter your
social business idea
Get
selected by
our board
Get €25k
in creative
support
Hedone
The first project supported by The Friends Foundation is the socially responsible street fashion brand Hedone. In collaboration with Marco den Dunnen, inspector at Rotterdam Police, and co-founder of Heilige Boontjes, we kickstarted this initiative to create awareness involving drugs and the invisible expenses that come with it.
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Refugee company
The first project supported by The Friends Foundation is the socially responsible street fashion brand Hedone. In collaboration with Marco den Dunnen, inspector at Rotterdam Police, and co-founder of Heilige Boontjes, we kickstarted this initiative to create awareness involving drugs and the invisible expenses that come with it.
go to case
Why we do this
One social entrepreneur with a good idea can create a positive impact in the lives of many. Making a real change towards a society that is inclusive, fair and sustainable – in which every person, regardless of origin, age or gender, can build a worthy existence and live a meaningful life. That’s what we believe in.
Whether a good idea also becomes successful one depends on many factors. The entrepreneur’s skills, his perseverance, network, the business case and how innovative the service or product is.
Our Partners
Friends for Brands is a creative agency for Brand Activism. We help companies to turn purpose into action and make impact in people’s lives, using brand power and creativity. Friends for Brands is initiator of The Friends Foundation and offers support to our social entrepreneurs.
Today’s Specials is a creative PR & Communications agency, working on brand awareness every day. Accessible, loyal and involved. Driven by the believe in sustainable relationships. Today’s Specials is partner of The Friends Foundation, offering support to our social entrepreneurs.
OPEN Rotterdam is the professional, journalistic independent, local broadcaster of, for and by all Rotterdammers. OPEN Rotterdam is partner of The Friends Foundation, offering media support to our local based social entrepreneurs.
Kombucha is a fermented, slightly carbonated tea-based beverage and great substitute for non-alcoholic beer or soft drinks! Mister Kombucha is partner of The Friends Foundation, freshening up all our events with cool cocktails.
Jack Bean is a sustainable food company that aims to inspire people to eat more plants. They do so by offering a 100% plant-based fast cuisine. Jack Bean is partner of The Friends Foundation, delivering great food for all our events.