General Information

Olof Palme International Foundation is organised around two areas: Academic Department, that organises encounters, conferences, courses and seminars, offering formation related to current international affairs and promoting the main objectives of the foundation. The second area is the International Cooperation and Human Aid Department, that gives a quick answer to emergency situations around the world and organises concrete campaigns to provide resources for those who need them. 2 employees are working in each area. The budget predicted for year 2009 is 164,474 euros. The sources of funding come from Public Institutions in terms of public funds, (70,38 %), private funds (21,4 %)and student registrations (8%). Our foundation develops international cooperation projects in third world countries. Educational and health issues, as long as access to drinking water, have a priority. Some of the countries where Olof Palme International Foundation is working are: Palestine, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Algeria, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Cuba, Somalia, Equatorial Guinea, etc.