Third Wave Foundation

Third Wave Foundation originated from discussions among like-minded development professionals aiming to transcend traditional facilitator-led interven Read moretions. It aspired to establish a professionally managed, ethically designed institution focusing on training, research, and advocacy. The goal was to reimagine future development waves, encompassing all aspects of life, fostering self-determination, socio-economic well-being, cultural autonomy, and ecological sustainability. The organization aimed to create an environment conducive to contextually appropriate, joyful, and quality education, fostering lifelong learning for community development. It sought to empower communities to combat climate change, promoting informed conservation efforts while preserving cultural and biological diversity. The core objective was to address poverty and hunger through comprehensive, multi-themed lifelong learning and skill development processes. The foundation aimed to evolve into a dynamic knowledge hub, resource center, and training facility for diverse groups. The vision encompassed a society where diverse cultures shape their own developmental paths, fulfilling aspirations sustainably. Third Wave Foundation emerged as a departure from traditional development approaches, fostering a multidimensional approach to well-being and empowerment.

The foundation envisions a democratic and eco-socialist society where marginalized communities can assert their development perspectives and engage continuously with multiple institutions.