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About us

Positive News Foundation

Positive News Foundation is an international nonprofit, located in The Hague (The Netherlands, Europe) under the Dutch name “Stichting Positive News”. The Positive News Foundation aims to boost social progress in the world by promoting positive journalism, which informs and inspires the public and strengthens the position of positive news on a global scale. The foundation is achieving its goal by:

  • Enabling public awareness campaigns aimed at social progress and expansion of international positive news,
  • Supporting positive, independent, and international (investigative) journalism and media organizations,
  • Promoting knowledge exchange and stimulating mutual cooperation between international positive news publishers,
  • Providing advice and connecting volunteers to various international positive news initiatives to support and initiate projects,
  • And other initiatives that contribute to the goal.

The Positive News Foundation is a certified non-profit (Dutch: ANBI) and aims for the common good.

Positive News Foundation
World Trade Center The Hague
Prinses Margrietplantsoen 33
NL – 2595AM The Hague
The Netherlands (Europe)

support@positivenewsfoundation.org

Bank number IBAN #NL93 TRIO 0320 4381 55
Dutch Chamber of Commerce #85046248
RSIN #863486137

The foundation is led by an unpaid and independent board, consisting of three members:

IN THE CHAIR: E. Taverne chair@positivenewsfoundation.org
SECRETARY: A. Carvalhaes secretary@positivenewsfoundation.org
TREASURY: G. van Egmond treasury@positivenewsfoundation.org

Link to our policy plan 2022 – 2027 in English >

Info in Dutch (klik hier voor Nederlandse tekst)>

Headlines

AI finds way to bring dead batteries back to life

Instead of throwing away old batteries, we could refresh them—cutting waste, saving materials, and helping the planet.

Clay could help the United States cut carbon pollution cheaply

Clay offers a simple, affordable, and hopeful way to help the world tackle carbon pollution naturally.

England moves to make solar panels a must for new homes

England’s solar plan promises lower bills and a cleaner, brighter future for generations to come.

Europe sets new record as rivers are freed for wildlife return

Europe’s rivers are being revived, creating vibrant habitats and inspiring hope for a healthier planet.