Minderoo Foundation Impact Missions

Minderoo Foundation Impact Missions is sponsored by Minderoo Foundation. Minderoo Foundation works to forge a fair future by challenging inequalities and campaigning for meaningful change across areas such as communities, gender equality, natural ecosystems, and impact missions that respond to existential threats and urgent challenges.

Caption: Worshippers pray and light candles in St. Volodymyr's Cathedral, Kyiv, Ukraine. Credit: Ed Ram via Getty Images.

Impact Missions Impact Missions Agile response to existential threats and urgent challenges. Existential threats and urgent challenges require immediate and effective action. Impact Missions enable Minderoo to tackle cross cutting issues that are deeply valued by our Founders and if not addressed, will compound the inequalities being addressed by our Focus Areas.

Is driven by near-term inflection point that clearly signifies the achievement of a Mission. We use the most suitable Minderoo levers: Fund, Advocate, Develop, Evidence to address the threats or challenges we face. Impact Missions ensure that Minderoo remains agile and effective in fostering sustainable and meaningful change.

Establish a causal link between plastics and negative human health impacts and a pathway to safe and sustainable alternatives. Reduce suffering and save lives during crises. Mitigate the harmful impacts of AI.

11 Jul 2025 Minderoo’s Ukraine aid surpasses $30 million as Dr Forrest calls on global investors to back Ukraine’s strategic food bowl Minderoo Foundation’s support for Ukraine has now surpassed AU$30 million, with Dr Andrew Forrest AO announcing a new US$5 million contribution.

28 Mar 2025 A statement from Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO When we started Minderoo Foundation in 2001 it was known as the Australian Children’s Trust. The sole founding purpose of what became Minderoo Foundation was to protect children and help them reach their potential.

27 Feb 2025 Minderoo builds on $20 million commitment to Ukraine with a further $5 million package to support a local-led recovery and affirm Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity Dr Andrew Forrest AO: “The invasion of one country by another is wholly offensive to civilisation. Ukraine has every right to protect its borders, and the international community will be extremely shortsighted if it does not stand with Ukraine.

” 30 Oct 2024 Minderoo Foundation to provide A$2 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon Minderoo Foundation will provide A$2 million in humanitarian assistance to support displaced civilians – particularly women and children – impacted by the escalation of conflict in Lebanon.

04 Oct 2024 Minderoo boosts funding to Gaza partners delivering meals to starving families Minderoo Foundation is boosting its funding commitment for urgent humanitarian aid in Gaza to almost US$28 million (more than A$40 million) with a focus on partners delivering meals to those on the brink of famine.

04 Oct 2024 Minderoo funds critical water and sanitation infrastructure for the people of Gaza Minderoo Foundation has announced a US$2. 5 million (more than A$3. 6 million) contribution to help address the serious health risks in Gaza caused by water scarcity and inadequate sanitation services.