Avalon is an international foundation based in the Netherlands that specialises in managing and implementing international organic farming projects. Since its establishment in 1991, Avalon has implemented over 150 projects in 33 countries (23 European, 8 Asian and 2 African countries). Its significant donors include the European Commission (DG Agriculture and DG Environment), the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Environmental Facility Fund (GEF), Dutch Ministries (Agriculture, Nature Conservation, Environment, Economic Affairs), Ministries from other European countries (a.o. Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Croatia), Dutch Postcode Lottery and several private foundations.
Avalon has served the organic movement for over thirty years, facilitating the transition to greener agriculture. Avalon is a true organic pioneer and has passed through all stages of the organic sector's development. Avalon has an excellent overview of the international organic arena and knows "who is who" in the organic sector. Avalon stands for quality, integrity, and credibility.