An instrument at the service of our Community

The Economy of Francesco is a global community of researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from more than 100 countries from all over the world working to change today’s economy and to give a soul to the economy of tomorrow. Called by Pope Francis in 2019 and inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, young people in the community come from different backgrounds and religions. Based on a spirit of fraternity, they are committed to various international projects and initiatives, such as the EoF Academy, the EoF School, the EoF Entrepreneurship program, the Summer School, the global events, the 12 thematic Villages, and more, and also at a local level through more than 50 local Hubs in different countries and regions.

VIDEO: The BEGINNING and who we are
VIDEO: The ACTIVITIES and what we do

After the initial letter of Pope Francis in 2019, the community has had four international events, including a 2022 event in Assisi, where the Pact of The Economy of Francesco was signed alongside Pope Francis.

That is why I would like to meet you in Assisi: so that we can promote together, through a common “covenant”, a process of global change. One in which not only believers but all men and women of goodwill, beyond differences of creed and nationality, can participate, inspired by an ideal of fraternity attentive above all to the poor and excluded. I invite each of you to work for this covenant, committing yourselves individually and in groups to cultivate together the dream of a new humanism responsive to the expectations of men and women and to the plan of God.

Pope Francis

The Creation and Purpose of the EoF Foundation

The establishment of a Foundation (not-for-profit organization) for the Economy of Francesco (EoF) emerged as a natural step, considering the community’s growth, and as the result of the listening and consultation process carried out with EoF members during 2023. EoF has transcended from being a one-time event, evolving into a continuous process of dialogue, reflection, and action. A Foundation offers a structured framework to channel the collective wisdom, commitments, and initiatives generated by EoF into a lasting force for change.

In December 2023, Pope Francis wrote a letter to Bishop Monsignor Domenico Sorrentino, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, and to Committee Members Luigino Bruni and Francesca Di Maolo, entrusting them with the task of continuing to guard The Economy of Francesco and defining the new organizational structure of coordination.

“Therefore, to respond to their desire to be protagonists of beneficial change, I now ask you for an additional effort.
Young people need a dynamic and agile coordination structure.”

Pope Francis

Following that letter, the EoF Foundation was created to foster the growth and activity of the EoF community. In particular, to ensure better representation through local processes of listening and dialogue, access to funding, and new collaborations.

The EoF Foundation is a participatory foundation with its roots in Assisi, with the purpose of better supporting those who are the true protagonists of EoF – young economists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers – in promoting a process of global economic change, inspired by the ideals and principles enshrined in the pact signed between Pope Francis and young people in Assisi on September 24, 2022.

In pursuit of its purpose, the Foundation operates in three areas of intervention: Research And Study; Business And Innovation; Training And Culture.

24-26 September 2024: First in-person and online meeting among some of the young representatives of the EoF Foundation Assembly.
Watch the video!

Eof Foundation Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Rooted in Community, Building a Hopeful Future

To turn the vision of the Economy of Francesco into concrete action, the EoF Foundation has defined eight key strategic priorities until 2027, ensuring coherence between its mission, community engagement, and long-term impact. These priorities are structured around three main pillars: EoF Culture, Governance and Community; Partnerships and Funding, and Main Areas of Intervention. Each of these priorities is interlinked, working together to propel the vision, mission, and core areas of intervention of EoF, ensuring a unified approach to achieving its goals.

Key Strategic Priorities

EoF Culture, Governance And Community

#1 Consolidating the core values, culture and governance of the Economy of Francesco.
#2 Engaging and growing the EoF community by supporting Hubs and Villages, and by strengthening dialogue with current and potential members.
#3 Fostering a communication that reflects EoF’s values, engages the Community and effectively shares EoF’s projects and initiatives.

Partnerships And Funding

#4 Establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships that share EoF’s mission, fostering a reciprocal exchange of value and collaboration.
#5 Attracting funding that guarantees the economic sustainability and supports the growth of the Foundation and of Community projects.

Main Areas Of Intervention

#6: Supporting and developing research and academic activities that advance an economy centered on the common good.
#7: Developing initiatives that contribute and inspire new processes in the entrepreneurial and business world based on the values of the Economy of Francesco.
#8 Creating educational and cultural initiatives with the vision and principles of the Economy of Francesco that inspire transformative, inclusive, and sustainable economic approaches.

Strategic Plan of the EoF Foundation

Governance of the EoF Foundation

The EoF Foundation is a participatory foundation which means its governance and decision-making process involve participation from various stakeholders. The body of the Foundation where all stakeholders are represented is the Assembly of Representatives.

The bodies of the Foundation are:

The Founders Council
Domenico Sorrentino for the Diocese of Assisi – Nocera Umbra – Gualdo Tadino
Francesca Di Maolo for the Seraphic Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Assisi
Luigino Bruni for the Economy of Communion
Giampiero Gambaro for the Conference of the Franciscan Family

The Board of Directors
Domenico Sorrentino
Francesca Di Maolo
Luigino Bruni
Giampiero Gambaro
Giampaolo Riolo
Chiara Subrizi
Paolo Santori
Daniele Fiorelli

The President and the Vice President
Domenico Sorrentino
Luigino Bruni

The Executive Director
Maria Gaglione – [email protected]

The Executive Team
Chiara Pancino – General Secretariat – [email protected]
Ricardo Flores – Fundraising, Business and Innovation – [email protected]
Maria Jordet – Research and Study, EoF Academy – [email protected]
Rita Sacramento Monteiro – Community and Engagement – [email protected]
Henrique Sengès C. Marques – Communication, Education and Culture – [email protected]

Assembly of Representatives
The EoF Community is represented within the EoF Foundation by the Assembly of Representatives — a group of members who serve voluntarily for a period of three years. The Assembly is the Foundation’s primary governing body and serves as a space for dialogue and interaction among the Foundation’s various bodies and members.

It ensures the diversity of the EoF Community is well represented, while also supporting and contributing to decisions and processes that remain faithful to the EoF mission. The Assembly is composed primarily of Young Members, along with one representative from the Scientific Committee and a group of Supporters.

President and Vice-President of the Assembly
Maria Virginia Solis Wahnish (Argentina), President of the Assembly – [email protected]
Jean-Marc Santolin (Belgium), Vice-President of the Assembly – [email protected]

Ordinary Supporters
Fam. Vanreusel – Vandamme
Alberto Ferrucci
Aboca SPA Società Agricola
Apoteca Natura SPA
Federcasse – Federazione Italiana delle Banche di Credito Cooperativo e delle Casse Rurali

The process that led to the creation of the Foundation

If after reading this page you have questions, please write to us at [email protected].

This information will be updated according to developments.

The statutes of the Economy of Francesco Foundation will be published soon.

Updated in June 2025

An instrument at the service of our Community

The Creation and Purpose of the EoF Foundation

Eof Foundation Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Rooted in Community, Building a Hopeful Future

Governance of the EoF Foundation

The process that led to the creation of the Foundation

FOUNDERS

IN COLLABORATION WITH

FOLLOW US