Promoting well-being in the world by nurturing a reconnection of humanity with our natural environment

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To overcome the current ecological crisis, we must change our relationship and attitude toward the natural world that surrounds us, recognizing our interconnectedness as humans, and as part of the living world.

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About Us

Reconnect Foundation is a Swiss non-profit organization on a mission to nurture a deepening of the relationship of humanity with our natural environment by supporting academic research on consciousness, healthcare accessibility, and Indigenous stewardship of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Our Approach

Aligned with our values of integrity, connectedness, objectivity, compassion, respect and relationship, we are committed to build relationships and partnerships that promote biocultural conservation via benefit-sharing and support open science and accessibility by sharing the results of our scientific research and learnings.

An approach based on supporting Indigenous-led funding, community-led processes, and evidence-based scientific research.

Our Story

Reconnect Foundation was established by the founders of Reconnect Labs, a Swiss-based, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on a mission to break the cycle of illness that underlies mental health conditions.

Deeply moved by their exposure to holistic systems of traditional Indigenous medicines and cultures, and the ethical, ecosystem-protective approach that interconnects humans with their environment, the founders pledged 20% of the company’s founding shares to establish the Reconnect Foundation.

With deep respect for traditional medicinal practices, the Reconnect Foundation has embarked on a learning journey to explore how we can support dialogue that builds bridges, creates right relationships and new models of collaboration and allyship between Indigenous communities, academic scientists and other stakeholders.

Our Values

Integrity

Built on a foundation of honesty, transparency and empathy, every decision is carefully considered as we strive to continue on our learning journey and do our best.

Connectedness

Connected to nature and our surroundings, we recognize the value of the natural world and the urgent need to conserve traditional knowledge and the planet’s natural ecosystems.

Objectivity

Valuing diversity in our trans-disciplinary research, we support evidence-based and inclusive processes, promoting a symbiosis between different knowledge systems.

Respect + Relationship

We respect and value Indigenous cultural systems, traditional medicinal practices and traditional knowledge, and are committed to listen, nurture dialogue and build trusted relationships and alliances.

Compassion

We are guided by the aspiration to help reduce suffering for all living beings, and to promote thriving and diversity of life and consciousness manifestations.

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