Inspiring the next generation of peacemakers

Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance is a Swiss-based private philanthropic fund founded by Singaporeans Dorothy and John Nagulendran to promote a more peaceful world

We harness the strategic value of private philanthropy to provide peacemakers with a platform for creativity, personal growth and empowerment

Our partners in building a more peaceful world

We invest in capacity-building initiatives to support leaders dedicated to a career in peacebuilding and humanitarian work, dialogue and mediation. We build strong alliances with our partners to design and implement innovative projects

Our projects

Champions
for Peace

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“It is a privilege to collaborate with such dedicated partners on building bridges between youth from various communities and promoting harmony in Southeast Asia. Engaging closely with the youth from the region, who are acutely vulnerable to conflicts, climate change and loss of livelihoods, is especially crucial.”

Corinne Momal-Vanian
Executive Director, Kofi Annan Foundation

First Chair of Peace Mediation in Switzerland

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“The Nagulendran Chair in Peace Mediation at the Geneva Graduate Institute aims to stimulate reflection and practice about how the conflict resolution and peace mediation field can offer responses and new approaches to re-establish dialogue and negotiations as the primary avenue for preventing and resolving violent conflicts and building new futures.”

Marie-Laure Salles
Director of the Geneva Graduate Institute

ETH Zürich Scholarship Fund in Peace Mediation

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“The scholarships supported by Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance are important contributions to ensuring not only a high degree of quality but also increasing the diversity and inclusion of the program as a global initiative.”

Professor Andreas Wenger
Program Director at ETH Zurich

HD Asia
Peace Fund

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“The HD Asia Peace Fund provides a platform for private philanthropists and donors who are passionate about fostering peace through dialogue and mediation. Private philanthropy can be a force for good by supporting our peacemaking work as we deepen collaboration and dialogue across communities, civil society, governments and other key parties.”

Wu Ye-Min
Regional Director at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

Inspiring Peacemakers
Series

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“On behalf of the Peacebuilding Initiative, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Nagulendran Philanthropy Alliance for their generous support and partnership. Their commitment to nurturing the next generation of peacemakers is truly inspiring, and we’re so excited to work together in our shared mission of contributing towards a more peaceful world.”

Shruti Satish
President of the Peacebuilding Initiative
Everyone can help others by giving their time, energy and ideas to make an impact.”
John Nagulendran