English 
Nederlands Corendon Foundation
The Corendon Foundation is an independent foundation that aims to help make the world better and future-proof. We support projects that promote equal opportunities, cultural preservation, and emergency aid, with a focus on the destinations served by Corendon travel organization..
Our Mission
The Corendon Foundation, founded in 2011 by Atilay Uslu, is dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact on society. With our roots in the travel industry, we support projects that promote equal opportunities, foster culture, and provide emergency aid where needed.
We collaborate with local (hotel) partners, foundations, and communities to support initiatives—not only financially, but also by sharing the knowledge and dedication of Corendon employees.
Corendon Foundation's Focus
Project proposals can be submitted throughout the year. Projects that meet the specified criteria are then reviewed by the board.
The three pillars of the Corendon Foundation:
- Equal opportunities through education – investing in knowledge and skills for a stronger future.
- Cultural preservation and awareness – preserving and promoting culture, stories, and heritage.
- Emergency aid – providing immediate support in times of crisis and disaster.
The Projects
Most recent projects
The Parade Brought Colour to the Parks Once Again This Summer
This summer, The Parade once again filled the parks of Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Amsterdam with theatre, … – more
Travel with Your Heart Foundation – Much More Than Just a Holiday
The Corendon Foundation supports Travel with Your Heart Foundation, a public benefit organization (ANBI) that has been helping people living at or below the poverty line for ten years. For many families and individuals in the … – more
MAYA Women in Media: From Connection to Visibility
“You can’t be what you cannot see.”With this belief, the MAYA Foundation will launch the initiative MAYA Women in Media in the fall of 2025. The Corendon Foundation proudly supports this project, which focuses on increasing the … – more
Wintertuin Curaçao Festival: Art that Connects
This autumn, the Wintertuin Curaçao Festival will once again take place on Curaçao. … – more
Back to Prinsenplein: cultural exchange with the Caribbean
Back to Prinsenplein: cultural exchange with the Caribbean In the autumn of 2024, poet and theatre maker Gershwin … – more
The RomanReuzen Literacy Initiative
In the Netherlands, youth literacy is declining at an alarming rate. Fewer and fewer … – more
Tutoring Brings Opportunities to Life
Tutoring Brings Opportunities to Life In 2025, the Corendon Foundation gave a boost to equal opportunities in Amsterdam. Thanks to a targeted donation, Stichting Leergeld Amsterdam was able to organize additional tutoring sessions for … – more
A Symphony of Trees and Youth: Corendon Foundation Supports Flourishing Generations II
Thanks to the support of the Corendon Foundation, the remarkable Flourishing Generations II project by NP2E became a … – more