Whatever their background, all young people should have access to a high-quality education. Yet all too often, programs and interventions designed to improve a child’s learning and education provide one-size-fits-all instruction and are not rooted in evidence. Founded by Klaus J. Jacobs in 1989, the Jacobs Foundation’s vision is a world in which every child is given the evidence-based learning opportunities they need to thrive. 

To move closer to this vision, our flagship Strategy 2030 has pledged 500 million Swiss Francs to improve children’s learning and education by promoting the generation and translation of evidence into policy and practice. We accomplish this by funding research to understand how children learn, promoting the use of evidence in school practice and EdTech, and supporting countries to integrate evidence into education policy and implementation. 

Strategy 2030 is underpinned by an ambitious Research Agenda designed to advance our scientific understanding of childhood variability – how children vary day-to-day in their skills and behaviors, how they differ from their peers, and how they live and learn in different environments. By furthering the science of how children vary over time and contexts, we aim to support policymakers and educators in embracing variability and providing evidence-based learning opportunities that serve more children, more often.

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Jacobs Foundation

Jacobs Foundation's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland

Simon Sommer

Adrian Cockle

Michael B. Müller

Inês Charro

Angela Holzer

This department focuses on developing and implementing effective communication strategies to engage stakeholders and promote organizational goals.

Communication Strategy

This department provides strategic direction and governance for the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department focuses on developing and implementing learning initiatives and evidence-based practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Learning and Evidence

This department focuses on enhancing employee engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness through strategic programs.

Organizational Development

This department focuses on creating, editing, and refining written materials to enhance communication and engagement.

Content Development

This department is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within specific country markets.

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Communication Strategy

Executive Leadership

Learning and Evidence

Organizational Development

Content Development

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Jacobs Foundation

Org chart

Teams

Communication Strategy

Executive Leadership

Learning and Evidence

Organizational Development

Content Development

Country Management

Offices

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