Stiftelsen Kronprinsparets Fond

Stiftelsen Kronprinsparets Fond (formerly Kronprinsparets Humanitære Fond) is a Norwegian foundation established in 2001 on the occasion of the wedding of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. It supports projects aimed at strengthening efforts for youth in Norway. The foundation's work focuses on preventing outsiderness and helping young people experience mastery and participation in society. The foundation supports projects with expertise, capital, and follow-up from its staff and pro bono partners. Its portfolio has included the learning program UngInvest AIB, the mentor program Catalysts, the ice cream producer Sandwich Brothers, and the activity program Dale Oen Experience. The foundation also runs the leisure program Flyt, aimed at youth transitioning from lower secondary to upper secondary school, in collaboration with municipalities and organizations. Another key initiative is Framtidsmøtet, which brings together youth to discuss and present common messages to organizations, businesses, and public agencies. The foundation is led by a board chaired by Kristin Halvorsen, with members including Crown Prince Haakon, Johannes Heggland, Rune Bjerke, Anita Valaker, Sindre Østgård, Zahra Sabha, Yosef Wolde-Mariam, and Gry Ulverud. In 2026, the foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary, with youth at the center. It continues to seek partnerships and develop methods to support young people across Norway.

Stiftelsen Kronprinsparets Fond was established in 2001 in connection with the wedding of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Originally named Kronprinsparets Humanitære Fond, it was created to support projects that strengthen efforts for children and youth. During its first ten years, the foundation supported projects worldwide working to improve children's and youth's health and education. In Norway, it focused on upbringing conditions and promoting inclusion. Following a reorganization in 2011, the foundation shifted its focus to supporting projects working for youth in Norway, with an emphasis on combating outsiderness and helping young people experience mastery and participate in society. The foundation supports projects with expertise, capital, and follow-up from its staff and pro bono partners. By 2022, its portfolio included the learning program UngInvest AIB, the mentor program Catalysts, the ice cream producer Sandwich Brothers, and the activity program Dale Oen Experience. The foundation also runs the leisure program Flyt, aimed at youth transitioning from lower secondary to upper secondary school, in collaboration with municipalities and organizations. Another key initiative is Framtidsmøtet, which brings together youth to discuss and present common messages to organizations, businesses, and public agencies. The foundation is led by a board chaired by Kristin Halvorsen, with members including Crown Prince Haakon, Johannes Heggland, Rune Bjerke, Anita Valaker, Sindre Østgård, Zahra Sabha, Yosef Wolde-Mariam, and Gry Ulverud. In 2025, Tonje Glorvigen Apeland became the new leader of the foundation. In 2026, the foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary, with youth at the center, and announced new collaborations, such as one to give youth in Alna more opportunities. It continues to seek partnerships and develop methods to support young people across Norway.

• 2026

  Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary.

• 2025

  Tonje Glorvigen Apeland becomes new leader.

• 2022

  Portfolio includes UngInvest AIB, Catalysts, Sandwich Brothers, and Dale Oen Experience.

• 2011

  Reorganization shifts focus to youth in Norway.

• 2001

  Foundation established in connection with the wedding of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

A philanthropic foundation supporting youth in Norway through projects that promote mastery, participation, and inclusion.

• Flyt

  Leisure program for youth transitioning from lower secondary to upper secondary school, focusing on life mastery, mental health, social competence, and communication skills.

• Framtidsmøtet

  Meeting place for youth to discuss and present common messages to organizations, businesses, and public agencies.

• UngInvest AIB

  Learning program supported by the foundation.

• Catalysts

  Mentor program supported by the foundation.

• Sandwich Brothers

  Ice cream producer supported by the foundation.

• Dale Oen Experience

  Activity program supported by the foundation.

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