Creates social change through affordable housing and empowerment.
The Hilti Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 1996 by the Hilti Family and the Hilti Group. Based in Liechtenstein, it operates globally to create lasting social change and empower people to lead independent, self-determined lives. The foundation focuses on three main areas: Music for Social Change, Affordable Housing & Technology, and Economic Empowerment. These programs aim to provide opportunities for disadvantaged groups, particularly in developing countries and emerging economies. In Music for Social Change, the foundation supports initiatives like the Academy for Impact through Music (AIM), which trains music educators and reaches over 15,000 people worldwide. The Affordable Housing & Technology program promotes innovative building solutions, such as the Cement Bamboo Frame Technology developed by Base Bahay Foundation, which has built over 1,000 homes in the Philippines. For Economic Empowerment, the foundation has helped establish over 32,000 small businesses for rural families and launched a dual vocational training program in East Africa, focusing on construction-related jobs. While specific financial information is not readily available, the Hilti Foundation collaborates with various partners to implement its projects. Recent initiatives include supporting the Iberacademy Medellín in Colombia and partnering with Habitat for Humanity to scale safe bamboo construction in Nepal and the Philippines.