Geographical Focus
The Foundation is active in the countries where the Royal Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is located and has branches. We approach the partners and projects ourselves.
Project Selection
When choosing projects, our focus is on educational initiatives that support people in disadvantaged and underserved situations. Projects can run through both formal education at educational institutions and informal education, including:
Partner Engagement
We proactively approach appropriate charitable foundations, programs, and projects. Our professional partners are international or local charities that initiate and/or fund projects aligned with our objectives and have relevant experience. We work with a diverse mix of partners, including NGOs, foundations and social enterprises. We seek a diverse mix of partners in the different areas of work that vary in size and scope, from international to local, small to large, and emerging to established organisations.
Grant Issuance and Monitoring
Before issuing a grant, we ensure we have sufficient information about the organization, the program, and how the funds will be used. We then monitor and evaluate the progress of the project through:
The results of monitoring and evaluation provide valuable lessons that help us increase our impact.
Guiding Principles
We are guided by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4, which focuses on "quality education, ensuring equal access to quality education and promoting lifelong learning for everyone.".
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