The Tauro Foundation is guided in its work by the United Nation’s world Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 4 and 8.

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The foundation is active in the Mekong Region of Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, as well as in Bangladesh, supporting projects in the following two areas: 

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Education as a way out of poverty:

• High-quality school education for girls and boys, including preschool age, that leads to useful and effective learning results.

• School infrastructure, teacher education, learning materials as well as extended support, such as meals, clean water and healthcare within the school environment.  

• Training opportunities for young people that pave the way to economic prospects, e.g. vocational training or tertiary level education. 

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Secure income for an independent future:

• Promotion of entrepreneurial initiatives and sustainable economic development.  

• Development of innovative approaches and technologies to support small entrepreneurs and small farmers with producing, marketing, storing and managing their products and services.

• Strengthening of civil society initiatives. ​

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