Mission
In an era of climate change and globalization, Indigenous knowledge plays a crucial role in nature conservation. Rooted in traditional cosmology, this knowledge offers a unique approach to interacting with the natural environment. Local ecosystems are deeply intertwined with the cultural life of Indigenous communities, embedded in myths and stories passed down through generations.
The work of the Cosmotonia Foundation is grounded in local needs, dreams, and traditions. We believe that true collaboration with Indigenous peoples can only exist in complete equality, fostering a dialogue that builds a sustainable and respectful relationship.
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Our objective is
To preserve, promote, and utilize traditional Indigenous and local knowledge worldwide; to collaborate in equality to support harmonious coexistence with nature; to protect biodiversity; and to foster sustainable practices that improve the living conditions of Indigenous and local communities.
What’s behind our name COSMOTONIA Foundation?
“Cosmology deals with the physical situation that is the context in the large for human existence: the universe has such a nature that our life is possible.” – The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The name encapsulates the idea that we are part of something much greater—an interconnected whole where human life and the environment exist in harmony and balance.
Public Benefit Organisation
As part of the requirements for our status as a Public Benefit Organization (ANBI) in the Netherlands, the Cosmotonia Foundation provides the following information:
Statutory name
Stichting Cosmotonia Foundation
RSIN / Fiscal number
865689362
Board of Directors
- Chair: Antonia van Vlastuin
- Treasurer: Kinha de Almeida Guimarães
- Secretary: Yana Mechielsen
Available documents
These documents outline our mission, strategy, activities, governance, and financial accountability.
Policy Plan
The policy plan of the Cosmotonia Foundation outlines our mission, strategy, and key activities to achieve our objectives.
Please note: this document is only available in Dutch.
🔗 Download the Policy Plan (Dutch only)
Financial Accountability
The board members of the Cosmotonia Foundation currently do not receive any remuneration for their work. At present, no volunteer compensation is provided. However, as the responsibilities of the board grow in the future, the foundation intends to introduce a modest volunteer compensation in line with its principles and financial capacity.
Financial Accountability
The Cosmotonia Foundation publishes its financial report annually, using the official ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) standard form as required in the Netherlands.
Please note: this report is written in Dutch.
🔗 Download the 2024 Financial Report (Dutch – ANBI format)
Activity Report
Each year, we publish an overview of our activities and results achieved, based on the ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) standard form.
Please note: this report is written in Dutch.
🔗 Download the 2024 Activity Report (Dutch – ANBI format)
For more background and context, please visit our Activities page.
Cosmotonia Foundation
- Serving the public interest
The organization dedicates at least 90% of its efforts to activities that benefit the public, such as in nature, culture, welfare, education, or development cooperation. - Non-profit objective
The organization operates without commercial aims and uses any income solely to achieve its public benefit goals. - Transparency and accountability
An ANBI is required to make certain information publicly available, including its policy plan, financial reports, and details of its board members.
Cosmotonia Foundation is a recognized NGO. Registered under Dutch law with noncommercial interest as an Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)/ Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI)
