Avalon is an international foundation based in the Netherlands, specialised in managing and implementing international organic farming projects. Since its establishment in 1991, Avalon has implemented more than 150 projects in 33 countries (23 European, 8 Asian and 2 African countries). Its major donors include the European Commission (DG Agriculture and DG Environment), the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 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 been serving the organic movement for more than three decades, facilitating transition to a greener agriculture. Avalon is a true organic pioneer and has passed through all stages of the development of organic sector. 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.