Learn more about the projects and worthwhile causes we have helped fund over the years in our new infographic.
Smurfit Kappa Foundation was formed in 2011 and supports sustainable projects in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group has the privilege to operate
In 2012, the Smurfit Kappa Foundation was formed with the purpose of working with our communities for a better future. In its first ten years the Foundation received €12.4m from Smurfit Kappa Group, this has funded over 200 projects in 24 countries, contributing almost €12.4 million to causes that focus on helping children in the areas of health and nutrition, early education and basic care.
In 2022, it was confirmed by Tony Smurfit, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Group, the Board will increase its donation to the Smurfit Kappa Foundation contributing up to €3 million, from €1 million every year. At the same time, the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Board broadened the scope of the projects we fund, so in addition to our focus on children, we will now focus on underprivileged people, always concentrating in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group operates. We will do this by supporting sustainable projects in the areas of health and nutrition, education and basic care, whilst ensuring Smurfit Kappa employees are involved from an early stage.
Our areas of impact
Here at the Smurfit Kappa Foundation, people are at the core of everything we do and all the initiatives we help fund. The projects we fund fall under specific areas of impact, ensuring all aspects of people’s lives are supported. Within these focus areas, we have helped fund a number of amazing initiatives:
Education Projects
45
Hospital & Special Needs Projects
52
Community, Sports and Play Facilities
61
Arts, Culture and Music Programmes
10
Child Support Programmes
32
How to apply for funding
The process is quite simple and all applications are welcome, provided they comply with the conditions and are in line with the primary focus of the Smurfit Kappa Foundation, that is, to financially support sustainable projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group operate. We are particularly interested in community projects in which Smurfit Kappa employees or their families are involved and where they would benefit from support from our Foundation.
