Overview of actors

Oak Foundation

Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged.

In all its work Oak pursues rights-based approaches, gender equality and partnership with the organisations we fund. We support civil society as a pillar of democracy and justice and nurture innovation and visionary leadership within it.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Quality Education
Gender Equality
Climate Action
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships to achieve the Goals

How we work

Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live. We seek partners who are passionate in their pursuit of social justice and the protection of the environment. We strive to be courageous in this pursuit by tackling difficult problems and addressing the root causes of injustice. We aim to lift up the voices of the most vulnerable and support them to understand and pursue their rights.

... and why

As a grant maker we know that we are but a small part of the changes we seek. Our role is to support and enable others to make the world a safer, fairer and more sustainable place to live. We strengthen partners with first-hand knowledge and experience of the fields in which we work.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Banking and Finance
Human Rights, Law and Governance
Political Affairs and Peacekeeping
Private Sector Development
Social Development

Opportunities offered

Internships for students no
Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates no
Positions/programs for young professionals no
Staff positions for professionals no
Senior or management positions no
Consultancy opportunities no
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Type of organisation

Private sector company / foundation

Field(s) of activity

Development Cooperation

Headquarters

Geneva, Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and Northern Africa
North America
South/East Asia and Pacific
Sub-Saharan Africa
Western and Central Europe

Number of employees

In Switzerland:
Between 20 and 50

Outside Switzerland:
Between 20 and 50

Learn more

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