Clause 4 of the Foundation statutes contains the following provision:
The object of the Foundation is to provide for non-profit making and charitable causes, with special focus on supporting national and international causes
that promote:
- Respect for human rights as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December
1948 and its associated conventions.
- Research and development related to ecological sustainability, nationally and internationally. However, the Foundation does not grant support in the form
of operating subsidies to individual farms or other enterprises with commercial goals.
- Conflict resolution by non-violent means. In this context the term conflict means conflicts of a social, ethnic or similar nature between individuals.
The Foundation’s charitable purpose implies the provision of support that will lead to rapid resolution of such conflicts. If the UN recommends a preferred form of settlement, support shall be provided to
achieve rapid resolution as far as possible in accordance with such recommendation. The involvement of internationally recognised organisations already operating in the area will be preferred, and
- To encourage democratic involvement and respect for minority groups in accordance with the principles set out in the Act on the Folkeskole (Danish
primary and lower secondary school education).
The charitable nature of the Foundation means that none of the forms of support mentioned above may be granted to party-political activities.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted on 10 December 1948 by the General Assembly of the United Nations