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Entries for the 2012-2013 grant will open soon. The closing date for this award is 31 December 2012.
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Contributing to a better world.
The Nyrstar Foundation is a charitable organisation that supports and rewards creative, innovative and breakthrough initiatives that help to make the world a better place.
In a gentle way,
you can shake the world.Gandhi
Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.Albert Einstein
Anyone who thinks the sky
is the limit, has limited imagination.Anonymous
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.Sir Francis Bacon
All progress occurs because people dare to be different.Harry Milner
To accomplish great things,
we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan,
but also believe.Anatole France
You really can change the world if you care enough.Marion Wright Edelman
Take care of the earth and she will take care of you.Anonymous
In 2011-2012
we focused on
Energy
Check out our news section to meet the winner of the inaugural Nyrstar Foundation Award!
Stay tuned for the 2012-2013 Grant launch! Coming soon!
We need ideas that change the world...
Do you have an idea that could make a real difference to either health, the environment, education or social welfare in developing countries? Every year the Nyrstar Foundation will award a grant of €25,000 to an individual, company or organisation in Belgium that has a truly great idea. The theme for the 2012-2013 Grant will be announced soon.
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Solar Kiosks for Togo - central charging point on solar energy for lamps
Windmill - electricity harnessed by homemade windmill.
Ersa - A transportable, renewable source of power and water
for the remote 4WD user.
Humane Reader - provides the user stored books and text via SD memory card the equivalent of a 5,000 book library in content and requires only a TV set for display.
NeoNurture - A car-parts incubator for developing countries.
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LifeStraw - Portable Water Filter for easy access
to safe and clean water.
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