Netherland-America Foundation

About Netherland-America Foundation

Founded in 1921, the Netherland-America Foundation operates as a mission-driven non-profit organization serving New York, NY and the broader transatlantic community. NAF is committed to fostering mutual understanding and building bridges between the Netherlands and the United States by encouraging, supporting, and funding the exchange of people and ideas that create appreciation, respect, and tolerance. The organization's core purpose centers on creating meaningful connections that transcend geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Deeply rooted in values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Netherland-America Foundation pledges to fund programs and provide resources that promote meaningful change and address inequality. The foundation actively works to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds in the exchange between the two countries, recognizing that transformative change begins with intentional commitment and action. Through its various cultural and educational programs, NAF cultivates relationships between Dutch and American communities, facilitating dialogue and collaboration that strengthen bilateral ties. The organization believes that all stakeholders are responsible for making change happen, embodying this philosophy in every initiative undertaken. Serving the New York area and beyond, the Netherland-America Foundation remains dedicated to its vision of a world where Dutch-American understanding enriches both societies and contributes to global cooperation and mutual respect.

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