Who We Are

United Future is an open, informal think tank network of 100+ people and organizations from various cultural and professional backgrounds, facilitated by a foundation registered in the Netherlands. We build consensus according to the win-win-for-all principle, to upscale and implement proven solutions for international sustainable development - measured i.a. through the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The initiative for this think tank network was created by a group of former employees of the UN and other international organizations, following the news in May 2025 that the progress of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals is off track. This marks increasing concerns about the conditions of peace, people and planet, worldwide.

Our interdisciplinary method for building win-win-for-all solutions is rooted in political science (social construction) and systems theory, and branched out into many other sciences.

The Network

Everyone can join this informal network and contribute their ideas towards the five themes. Individuals and organizations are all welcome. We are a grassroots initiative focused on building consensus within existing institutions. Through cultural and professional variety, the network provides a place for inclusive ideas. In 2026, we are preparing infrastructure to make it easier to exchange ideas with a large network of people across countries and different languages.

Through the form below, you can connect with us about exchanging ideas and about possible partnerships for your organization.

The Foundation

United Future Foundation (official name: Stichting United Future, Dutch version of a foundation), is a non-profit foundation, registered in the Netherlands. It is the primary institution facilitating the operations of the Think Tank Network and connecting the people and organizations involved. This foundation was created for multiple reasons: to provide more resources for the Network, and to keep such resources centrally available to the network for continuity.

Stichting United Future is an independent social organization and is in no way affiliated with, recognized by, or part of any international or intergovernmental organization such as the United Nations or United Way Worldwide.

LinkedIn - People

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Stichting United Future
(United Future Foundation)

United Future Foundation (official name: Stichting United Future, Dutch version of a foundation), is a non-profit foundation, registered in the Netherlands. It is the primary institution facilitating the operations of the Think Tank Network, connecting the people and organizations involved. This foundation was created to provide more resources for the Network, and to keep such resources centrally available to the network for continuity.

Stichting United Future is an independent social organization and is in no way affiliated with, recognized by, or part of any international or intergovernmental organization such as the United Nations or United Way Worldwide.

Policy Plan (Beleidsplan)

Read our policy plan to learn more about our Stichting (Foundation) - its organization, our objectives, and our budget. A new version will be published every year.

ANBI: Public Benefit Institution & tax-deductible donations

Stichting United Future – our formal entity – has applied for formal recognition as an ANBI ("Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling" in Dutch). This makes donations to the foundation tax-deductible, which makes contributions from individuals and companies more accessible. At the same time, ANBI status is an independent quality check: the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration assesses whether we operate transparently and use our resources efficiently.

Stichting
Stichting United Future

• KvK-nummer: 42001158
• RSIN-nummer: 869227129
• Bank account: available from July 1st, 2026