NEF is the Network of European Foundations NEF is an operational platform that seeks to develop joint initiatives between foundations and other actors. It support projects in several fields – social inclusion, democracy and international development – in Europe and in the world. NEF's motto is ‘Partnering for Impact’.NEF exists to:– give a European perspective to nationally based and local/regional initiatives, so as to explore new ideas and build new patterns of cooperation which contribute to the development of systemic social change;– create a store of effective and operational European funding experience with a view to bring added value;– enable smaller and larger foundations to join forces in mounting joint-ventures;– demonstrate to the EU and other international organisations that European foundations can play an effective, complementary role to governmental initiatives in a flexible way, thus enhancing the overall impact and outreach of the action;– foster mutual trust and cooperation between foundations and other partners with shared interests.

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