Brobyggerstiftelsen

Founded in 2009, Brobyggerstiftelsen is a foundation based in Sandnessjøen, Norway working on children & youth, poverty & hunger, health.

Brobyggerstiftelsen is a local Norwegian foundation based in Sandnessjøen, on the outer Helgeland coast. It works for street children in Manila, Philippines, running a centre in Baclaran that provides support to children and families living in poverty and marginalised groups. The foundation has low administrative costs and relies on voluntary effort. Its funding comes mainly from a flea market in Sandnessjøen, along with festival stalls, its own events and private donors. It receives no public funding. Its board includes people with backgrounds in social work, business and medicine. Supporters can give memorial gifts, become monthly donors or sponsors, or volunteer.