What is the Good Impact Foundation?
Good Impact Foundation is all about empowering people to tackle the global goals. It believes in the power of media and social innovators to make the world a better place—engaging not just political leaders, but every citizen who is eager to contribute. With a focus on spreading positive ideas, engaging citizens for the SDGs, and leveraging the force of social entrepreneurship to accelerate positive change, the foundation supports constructive journalism and incubates innovative initiatives. Founded in 2019 as a special fund of the Noah Foundation in Potsdam, Germany, its modern methods and 21st-century tools prove that access to good information is the starting point for all great actions.
Main Benefits and Key Facts
The foundation offers a host of benefits rooted in a clear purpose and compelling mission. It brings together vision, strategy, and innovative action to create lasting change. Below are some key figures and facts:
- Purpose: Supports constructive journalism, engages and incubates innovative initiatives, and develops scalable approaches to solve societal challenges.
- Vision: Envisions a world where everyone has access to the latest information, inspiration, and tools needed to solve social and environmental problems.
- Mission: Spreads solutions to social and environmental challenges, inspiring and engaging people to think in solutions rather than just problems.
- Approach: Uses a full range of modern tools—from solution-oriented media programs to the incubation of new business ideas and investments in purpose-driven organizations.
- Board of Directors: Includes Dr. Andrea Licata (Strategic Partnerships), Dr. Andreas Renner (Impact Investing), Nikolas Uiker (Finance & Controlling), Kevin Fuchs (Digital Fundraising), Simon Böhnlein (Impact Media), and David Diallo (Chairman).
- Foundation: Established in 2019 in Potsdam, Germany, as a special fund of the Noah Foundation.
The Purpose and Vision
At its core, the Good Impact Foundation supports constructive journalism and innovative initiatives by offering a platform for new business models that address societal challenges. Its purpose is simple yet powerful: to provide the latest information, inspiration, and tools necessary to tackle social and environmental problems. The vision is a world where every person, not just a select few, has the means to achieve the Global Goals. This commitment means that the foundation constantly inspires a shift from focusing on problems to celebrating clear, attainable solutions… a promise of a better tomorrow.
Our Innovative Approach
The foundation’s approach is straightforward and contemporary. It believes that good information is the essential prerequisite for good actions—only when people know what is possible can they make better decisions. By combining a core program focused on solution-oriented media with initiatives to incubate new ideas and invest in purpose-driven organizations, the foundation creates a dynamic ecosystem for change. This modern, multifaceted approach taps into the collective power of informed citizens and innovative entrepreneurs, proving that when the right options are available, even the biggest challenges can be met and overcome.
Supporting Social Change
Support for the Good Impact Foundation comes in many forms. People can help by spreading the idea and using the foundation’s powerful tools, fostering cooperation, making donations, or engaging in philanthropic investments. These varied avenues for support ensure that everyone has a role in driving social innovation. The foundation’s model invites an inclusive spirit, encouraging each individual to join the conversation and work together towards positive change. With every act of support, the vision of transforming challenges into opportunities becomes ever more tangible, paving the way for a future where social change is accelerated.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
- Empowers people globally to address pressing social and environmental issues.
- Engages citizens actively in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Leverages social entrepreneurship to drive scalable, positive change.
- Supports constructive journalism as a key tool for fostering informed actions.
- Invests in innovative initiatives that transform societal challenges into opportunities.
- Fosters collaboration and shared progress towards a more sustainable and informed world.
Looking Forward to a Better World
The Good Impact Foundation envisions a future in which every person has the resources, the knowledge, and the opportunity to tackle challenges together for the benefit of stronger communities and a better life. With its dynamic approach, the foundation continues to inspire action, spread innovative ideas, and drive impactful change within society. Its journey—from inception in Potsdam to a broader global outreach—proves that when media, innovation, and social entrepreneurship converge, the path to solving our social and environmental problems becomes clearer. The foundation’s commitment to enabling constructive journalism and providing the right tools presents a future where everyone can contribute to making the Global Goals a reality. Truly, support for this initiative means being part of a movement that is building a better tomorrow, one informed decision at a time.
