Purpose:

The World Development Endowment Foundation is a philanthropic organization created to develop, implement, and manage humanitarian projects that enhance the quality of life in communities around the world.

Four Pillars of a Community
A short document explaining the WDEF philosophy, which is based on the four pillars of a community: Commerce, Education, Culture and Spirituality.
(PDF 60 KB)

Banner of Peace Through Culture
About the WDEF's symbol (PDF 100 KB)

"The Heart of the World is in Your Hands"
by Carman Moore and Jerry Greenberg
This song expresses the WDEF’s philosophy of responsibility for the future.
Link to Song (Windows Media Player)
Download song lyrics

Please approach the World Development Endowment Foundation (WDEF) with an open mind. It will always be a work in progress and part of our creative process. We invite your participation and ideas as the WDEF evolves.