Fonden Constructive Foundation

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Purpose ​The Constructive Foundation is a commercial foundation that works on a nonprofit basis to change the global news culture and re-establish news journalism as a credible source of information in democratic societies as well as helping media organizations and journalists apply constructive journalism in their daily work, by: ​• Developing and providing access to a comprehensive knowledge base and establishing a code of conduct for ​ journalistic integrity. ​• Partnering with academic institutions for the creation of new knowledge and research. ​• Curating exemplary journalistic practices and case studies. ​• Endorsing initiatives that promote and validate the principles of constructive journalism. ​• Training and nurturing ambassadors and role models in constructive journalism through an international ​ fellowship program.​​ ​Main Activities ​The principal endeavor of Constructive Foundation remains the oversight of the Constructive Institute (CI), positioned at Aarhus University yet operationally independent. ​​The Constructive Institute actively advocates for constructive journalism and supports media organizations in its practical implementation. Through strong collaborations with foundations, corporations, and like-minded institutions, the Institute fosters innovation in journalism and drives meaningful change in the media landscape. ​​A cornerstone in Constructive Institutes work is our resident fellowship program in which more than 20 Fellows (10 months) and Explorers (5 months) were affiliated during 2025. In 2025 the fellowship program was primarily supported by Trygfonden, Novo Nordisk Foundaition, Industriens Fond and Aarhuus Stiftstidendes Fond. ​​In 2025 Constructive Institute commenced the project Your Vote. Our Denmark. The project focused on strengthening local and regional democracy and media coverage ahead of the 2025 municipal and regional elections. The project consisted of various initiatives and culminated with 10 election festivals, with a particular focus on engaging families with children. The project continues until mid-2026. ​​The project Democratic Mobilization of the Next Generation also commenced in 2025 and will run to 2028. The project is designed to strengthen the democratic confidence and media literacy of 15,000 young people. Through hands-on workshops like "Journalist for a Day," participants learn to distinguish fact from fiction while producing constructive news stories on topics relevant to their daily lives. ​​Constructive Institute continued with our project The Constructive News Mirror, expanding the use of an innovative algorithm that identifies whether news stories follow a constructive narrative. ​​Constructive Institute is actively expanding its international presence, reinforcing its commitment to becoming a truly global organization. On September 16th 2025 Constructive Institute Asia Pacific was launched as a joint hub between Monash University and Constructive Institute with director Kate Torney as the CEO. Monash University will further expand the ideas of constructive journalism through their mission to help students, researchers, and newsrooms in Asia and the Pacific adopt a more constructive approach to journalism. ​ The project SoJo Europe is a partnership program between Transitions, Journalismfund Europe, SEENPM, Constructive Institute and the European Union that promotes solutions journalism. The projects’ main activities were carried out in 2025 with bridge building activities, study tours and production of constructive journalism pieces. ​​The New Narratives Project is a collaboration between Constructive Institute, African media innovators and 2030beyond that promotes a more constructive approach to the media coverage of Africa, offering nuance to both challenges and opportunities on the continent. In 2025 the activities within the New Narratives Project included a study tour to Nairobi for Nordic journalists and editors and a study tour to Denmark with the participation of African journalists. The Afro-Nordic Media Summit was held June 2025 in Copenhagen. ​​It was decided that Fonden Constructive Foundation step down as a shareholder of the Bonn Institute gGmbH of which the Foundation was a founding partner. The three remaining stakeholders who are all German media organizations will buy the Foundation’s shares. The proces and financial transaction will be finalised the in the fiscal year 2026.​ ​​Financial Standings 2025​In 2025, Constructive Foundation continued to benefit from strong and diversified financial support from a number of long‑standing and committed foundations and partners. This sustained backing enabled the continuation of the majority of Constructive Institute’s core activities, including the resident fellowship programme as well as key initiatives within democracy, media innovation, research and development. Among the principal contributors providing ongoing support were Trygfonden, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Salling Fondene, Tuborgfondet, Industriens Fond, William Demant Foundation and Aarhus Stiftstidendes Foundation, alongside public funding support from Innovation Fund Denmark. Collectively, this broad financial foundation reflects continued confidence in Constructive Institute’s mission and impact and has ensured a stable basis for both operations and strategic development throughout the year. ​ ​A central initiative during the year was Your Vote. Our Denmark, which benefited from substantial and committed​support from a group of key partners. The project was made possible through the generous backing of the VELUX​Foundations, Trygfonden, Regions Denmark, KL (Local Government Denmark) and Tuborgfondet, whose contributions enabled the development and implementation of a nationwide effort to strengthen local and regional democracy ahead of the 2025 municipal and regional elections. This strong coalition of funders reflects a​shared commitment to democratic engagement, media literacy and constructive public debate, and played a decisive role in ensuring both the reach and the impact of the project. ​​Furthermore, CI continues the significant focus research and development projects – especially in the field of artificial intelligence. This focus is part of an ambitious strategy to increase commercial activities and generate more income. This effort was supported by the Innovation Fund Denmark i 2025, continuing into 2026.​​Revenue increased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024. The increase reflects a significant expansion in externally funded activities during the year, primarily driven by new donations supporting the projects Your Vote. Our Denmark and Democratic Mobilization of the Next Generation, both focused on strengthening local democracy and civic engagement. ​ ​In accordance with expectations, the Foundation ended the financial year 2025 with a balanced result and a modest surplus of DKK 23,146. ​ ​ Of the profit for the year, DKK 25,039,124 was allocated to distributions in support of the Foundation’s purpose, while DKK 23,146 was retained, resulting in a modest strengthening of equity. ​ ​Management considers the financial performance to be satisfactory and in line with expectations. The increase in​revenue reflects a strengthened funding base and an expanded level of activity, while the balanced result demonstrates continued financial discipline in the execution of the Foundation’s purpose-driven activities.