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Our mission is simple: to turn the expertise of the research community into a force for good.

About ESOMAR Foundation

At ESOMAR Foundation, we’re dedicated to building a fair, just, and peaceful ​world for all. We recognize the transformative power of the research community ​to drive global change, and we’re here to harness that potential.

As the charitable arm of ESOMAR, we unite industry experts, volunteers, and ​resources to drive impactful projects that uplift communities and support global ​NGOs and charities.

Our mission is simple: to turn the expertise of the research community into a ​force for good. We empower the next generation through scholarships, support ​researchers and their families in times of crisis, and help researchers leverage ​their knowledge and corporate capabilities for a better world.

Join our growing movement—a community of agencies and researchers who are ​eager to contribute their research talent to social good. Shape your own path as ​a researcher, being ambitiously collective and aiming high. Let’s build a legacy ​that matters, together.

The People Behind

John Kearon

President

Phyllis Macfarlane

Treasurer

Anna Alu

Day to day management

Angela Canin

Board Member

Karin Lieshout

Board Member

Frédéric-Charles Petit

Board Member

Lucy Davison

Board Member

Sonia Whitehead

Board Member

Martha Llobet

Board Member

Mayke Harkema

OneDay Initiative Lead

How You Can Help

There are many impactful ways you can support ESOMAR Foundation in our mission to turn the expertise of the research community into a force for good. You can make a donation (however big or small) to help fund our initiatives, or dedicate your research talent to the great challenges of our time through #OneDay. Together, we can ensure that the power of research is fully realized in creating a better world.