Grants were awarded on merit to five organizations 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 organization to participate in the one-year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Cross Sector Partnership accredited by the University of Cambridge.

Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung - DSW, Germany

DSW’s main goal is to help free people free themselves from poverty.

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Funcación del Empresariado Chihuahuense, Mexico

FECHAC brings together the private sector, civil society and the government of Chihuahua to develop social programs aimed at reducing marginalization and social exclusion. Read Full Profile

Instituto Terra, Brazil

Instituto Terra is based in the Rio Doce Valley of Brazil seeking to create positive social change. Read Full Profile

Naandi Foundation, India

Naandi’s mission is to be a leading not for profit development institution that strives for the eradication of poverty. Read Full Profile

Sustainable Energy Africa, South Africa

Sustainable Energy Africa’s mission is to promote just and sustainable urban societies founded on the efficient use of energy and other resources. Read Full Profile