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About Us

THE SPANDA FOUNDATION OWES ITS EXISTENCE AND INSPIRATION TO
Sahlan L. Momo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Semar Publishers.

Spanda is a resource for innovative people
and institutions worldwide, its core values embody
some basic themes in all of its programmes:
.    Respect and appreciation for diversity of ideas and people.
.    Protection and enhancement of a just and equitable quality of
life for all species within the means of nature.
.    The pursuit of social justice with understanding of and compassion
for disenfranchised communities.
.    Support to initiatives that nurture and strengthen the capacities
of current and future generations, regardless of race, beliefs,
income, gender, family circumstances or ability.
.    The pursuit of ethical and spiritual concerns to stimulate
ongoing dialogue and debate, in order to gain increased
understanding of ethical perspectives.

The Foundation was established in The Hague, the Netherlands, in 2005 under the Dutch law as a legally independent institution, its legal status corresponding to Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Service.

Governed by a Board of Trustees, Spanda is committed to foster projects that leverage additional support and serve as catalyst for long-term systemic change in the areas of
Culture, Education, Health, Environment and Research.

A transnational non-governmental non-profit organization
for the advancement of Peace, Knowledge and Understanding,
the Foundation's work is supported by donations from
individuals, foundations, corporations, and countries.

Origin of the name Spanda.

SPANDA FOUNDATION MAIN ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Foundation Charter No. 2005.001957.01
Notary’s Office Koch Notarissen, The Hague, 9 May 2005

Registration No. 27277197
Register of the Chamber of Commerce of The Hague, 11 May 2005

Status ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) - Non profit Organisation
Dutch Fiscal Number NL814979075
US - IRS | EIN 98-0553038

Bank account No. 468265236, ABN-AMRO, The Hague, Netherlands
IBAN NLØ6ABNAØ468265236 - BIC ABNANL2A

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