Pay It Forward

Our university seeks solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow. We are proud to present the four projects of our Passing on 2025 campaign. Your donation makes a big difference and will therefore fully benefit the project of your choice.

1. Contribute to equal opportunities to study in Utrecht

Education is the key to escaping poverty, health problems and fighting conflicts and wars. Our society faces big issues and problems. That is why we need today's students so much. They are the thinkers, innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Sometimes they need our financial support. That's why we help with our scholarship programme. Will you also contribute?

  • Equal opportunities

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    Photo: iStock (Pixdeluxe)

  • Make dreams come true

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2. Horse Power

Horse Power is committed to helping veterans with PTSD, especially those who still struggle with severe symptoms every day despite therapies. For this 8% of veterans, every day is a struggle, not only for themselves, but also for their families. With Horse Power 2.0, we therefore focus on both veterans and their loved ones, exploring the power of horse interaction to develop new, effective treatment methods. Please help provide them with the support they deserve.

  • Horse Power explores the power of horse interaction

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    Photo: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

  • Donate to Horse Power

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3. Biodiversity

On the grounds of the Botanical Gardens are 352 containers with 1,000 litres of soil. They are not there for decoration. These containers are part of the BioCliVE research project. The aim? To map the interaction between biodiversity and climate change in grasslands. With that knowledge, we are building the ecosystem of the future with which we can cope with the consequences of extreme weather. The project is unique in the world. Care about biodiversity and climate and donate.

  • BioCliVE investigates interaction between biodiversity and climate change

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    Photo: Laura Dijkhuizen

  • Contribute to biodiversity

    Scan the QR code or click on the link and donate via Tikkie.

4. Research on sexual abuse

In every primary school class, there are 1 to 2 children who are victims of sexual abuse. In secondary school, it is even 2 to 4 children per class. Victims often show little out of shame and fear that it will come out. But the damaging effects on their development can be enormous. Dr Iva Bicanic will set up a large, multi-year study on the consequences of sexual abuse in the WKZ Utrecht. With the aim of helping children and young people better in the future.

Paying it forward

Every year the Utrecht University Fund calls upon alumni and Friends to contribute to scholarships and projects focused on education, research, academic heritage and student life. Donate using iDeal or Paypal.

Contact the Utrecht University Fund for more information via ufonds@uu.nl.

ANBI

The Utrecht University Fund is registered as an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling). This makes a donation to the fund fiscally beneficial.

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