Our Mission
6On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami hit Asia, causing the death of thousands of people. Amongst them were 12 year-old Jan and his 8 year-old brother Oscar.
In the immediate aftermath of this tragic event, a humanitarian project is born in an outpouring of solidarity.
The Jan & Oscar Foundation was officially founded on June 29, 2005.
Over 50 projects have been implemented in 16 years
Schools
Children attending school
Enfants ont accès à l'eau potable
Every single franc is used for school construction projects, grants, as well as activities on the ground.
Over 50 projects carried out in Thailand
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buildings with toilets and showers
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communal sinks
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schools
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dormitories
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canteens
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sponsored children
Our fight against plastic pollution
Construction of a new school building for the Andaman Centre for Migrant Education
This project will be financed, according to Lennart's wish, as part of his motorcycle trip from Switzerland to Thailand to commemorate the20th anniversary of his brothers'...
Our social enterprise Ranong Recycle for Environment (RRE)
Our social enterprise Ranong Recycle for Environment (RRE) The aim of our project is to offer new revenue sources and employment…
Education and Environment
The educational project: waste banks in schools Our foundation considers that the education and involvement of children are paramount in combatting marine plastic pollution. The…
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