2023 in Review

2023 was a year of reflection and growth for us. Throughout the year, we made a deliberate choice to prioritize internal development, delving into our collective journey over the past three years.

Chairman’s Letter

Dear friends and partners,

2023 was a year of reflection and growth for us. Throughout the year, we made a deliberate choice to prioritize internal development, delving into our collective journey over the past three years.

During our formative years, we embraced a 'sandbox' approach, collaborating with partners across various issues and scales. From these experiences, we've learned a fundamental truth: lasting success is rooted in cultivating enduring relationships. We've discovered that the most
impactful outcomes emerge from collaborative efforts and co-creation with trusted partners, often those closest to the challenges at hand.

Recognizing that authentic transformation thrives on strong relationships and collaboration, we're now shifting our focus to empowering individuals with innovative ideas within their communities. Our goal is to provide them with the tools and support needed to enact tangible change. I am thrilled to unveil our new 5-year strategy in this annual report, alongside our
refreshed vision and mission. To facilitate this new phase of growth, ECCA Family Foundation has taken its first steps as a standalone entity whilst North-East Family Office will continue to support the Foundation on critical functions such as finance, IT, and investment advisory. This transition underscores our unwavering commitment to aligning our philanthropic goals more closely with our aspirations.

As a learning organization, I take pride in witnessing our genuine dedication to adaptation, learning, and evolution.

Although we did not welcome any new partnerships this year, our existing partners continued to work tirelessly, delivering outstanding impact in their respective areas of focus. Their efforts have enabled lives to flourish, as you'll discover in the stories shared within this report.

I can’t wait to see the new partnerships we will embark on next year as our 5-year strategy unfolds.

Christian Algot Enevoldsen

Founder and Chairman, ECCA Family Foundation

ECCA Snapshot

IMPACT

Since 2020, our support has enabled our partners
and projects to collectively achieve:

Thriving Nature

27,322 MT

OF PLASTIC WASTE
REMOVED, UPCYCLED OR AVOIDED
FROM NATURE

(Equivalent to 3035 adult
whale sharks)

29 Hectares

of land and ocean
protected and restored

(Equivalent to almost 40
soccer fields)

20

Products,
Technologies,
or Solutions

scaled to promote nature
protection or restoration

THRIVING COMMUNITIES

439

People's Livelihoods

directly improved by increased
jobs and income stream

21 People

experienced social change due
to engagement with arts

(Leading to new connections,
greater sense of belonging, or
increased agency)

149 People

SUPPORTED INTO EMPLOYMENT
THROUGH TRAINING, SKILLING AND
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

KEY FIGURES

USD

$6.61M

cumulative grant commitments since FY2020

USD

$4.5M

cumulative impact investment made through ECCA Trust since FY2020

Our Focus Areas

  • Nature: EcoSystems
  • Nature: Oceans
  • Communities: Arts
  • Communities: Underserved

Our Geography

  • Thailand
  • Denmark
  • Singapore

Partnerships spotlight

A Year of Making
Waves of Impact with
Our Partners

Thriving Nature

  • Clean & Sustainable Oceans

    SecondMuse

    Scaling innovations for a circular plastic economy in Thailand.

    14,806 Metric Tons

    Of Plastics Waste Diverted

    US$ 222K

    Additional Caption invested

  • Clean & Sustainable Oceans

    The 30×30 Thailand Coalition is a citizen-led initiative uniting over 180 organizations committed to protecting and restoring at least 30% of Thailand’s land, inland waters, and oceans by 2030, in alignment with the Global Biodiversity Framework’s Target 3. It stands as the largest citizen-led 30×30 coalition globally. 

  • The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) in Thailand focuses on tackling illegal fishing and labor abuses in the seafood industry. Through investigations, advocacy, and policy engagement, EJF works to strengthen regulations, protect marine ecosystems, and defend the rights of vulnerable workers.

Thriving Communities

  • Underserved Communities

    Creating a thriving workplace ecosystem

    Fellows And Their Employees

    Gain A Better Understanding Of Themselves And Others

    Greater Understanding

    And Alignment Across Organizations

  • Creative Migration is a women-of-color-led, international arts organization based in Los Angeles and Bangkok. Founded in 2005 in California by Executive Director Susannah Tantemsapya, the organization’s mission is to bring together cultural and climate diplomacy, focusing on collaborative community building through intersectional practices.

  • Arts for Social Change

    Nurturing tomorrow’s talents in Photojournalism

    Focus on talent innovation

    lifelong learning and cooperation with industry

    Nurturing

    a new wave of talented storytellers

Looking Ahead

  • Looking ahead, we're dedicated to strengthening our connections with the wider community, reintroducing ourselves and seeking like-minded collaborators and co-learners.
  • Fortify our impact framework and methodology by diligently gathering data on our operational process and their outcomes.
  • Executing our 5-year strategy, primed for integrating new partnerships that align with our approach.
  • Enhance our team’s capabilities by recruiting a senior position based in Thailand, thereby solidifying our operational reach and effectiveness in the region.
  • To us, a thriving community means everyone is happy, regardless of nationality, culture, or identity. Join us in celebrating the simple, universal joy that brings us all together.

Thank you to all our partners, friends, and collaborators for a joyful 2023!