Grant recipients

Grants were awarded on merit to five organisations from the shortlist of the Alcan Prize for Sustainability. The Grants are designed to promote capacity building by allowing a suitably qualified senior member of the recipient organisation to participate in the one-year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Cross Sector Partnership accredited by the University of Cambridge.

Organisation Primary objective/mission Location
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) DSW's main goal is to help free people free themselves from poverty. Germany
Funcación del Empresariado Chihuahuense (FECHAC) FECHAC brings together the private sector, civil society and the government of Chihuahua to develop social programmes aimed at reducing marginalisation and social exclusion. Mexico
Instituto Terra Instituto Terra is based in the Rio Doce Valley of Brasil seeking to create positive social change. Brasil
Naandi Foundation Naandi's mission is to be a leading not for profit development institution that strives for the eradication of poverty. India
Sustainable Energy Africa Sustainable Energy Africa's mission is to promote just and sustainable urban societies founded on the efficient use of energy and other resources. South Africa