Supports political changemakers for inclusive and human-centered politics.
Multitudes Foundation is a European organization dedicated to supporting political changemakers who aim to build more inclusive and human-centered politics. The foundation focuses on three main areas: initiatives that create inclusive political cultures, efforts to mobilize communities and build political power, and programs that prepare new political leaders to run for office. The foundation provides financial resources, strategic advice, practical support, and a community of practice to its grantees. They prioritize supporting individuals and initiatives from communities traditionally excluded from politics and philanthropic funding. Multitudes employs a collaborative and participatory funding approach, working with local connectors across Europe to identify potential grantees. While specific financial details are not publicly available, the foundation offers unrestricted funding to allow grantees flexibility in developing their initiatives. They are working towards providing multi-year support as they grow. Recent grantees include Iniciativa nájemníků a nájemnic in the Czech Republic, which defends tenants' rights; Bravo Novi Sad in Serbia, which builds new political leadership; and Démocratiser la Politique in France, which supports working-class representation in politics. Multitudes Foundation values equity, justice, community, humility, optimism, and openness in their work. They aim to bridge the gap between resources and action to cultivate strong, inclusive civic cultures across Europe.