Templeton World Charity Foundation

Global Innovations for Character Development

We are proud to announce an initial commitment of $15 million USD over five years for the Global Innovations for Character Development (GICD) initiative. We seek to support scientifically sound innovations that explore how character development can be recognized, invested in and nurtured for its critical role in transforming lives in communities worldwide.

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Our Priorities

We fund scientific breakthroughs and development of practical tools relating to the search for meaning, purpose, and truth. Click here to learn more about our priorities.

Sir John Templeton

Click here to learn more about our founder Sir John Templeton, a pioneer in philanthropy and financial investment.

Stories of Impact

Our Stories of Impact video project features personal stories and critical perspectives that bring to life breakthroughs about the universe’s big questions.

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