Our vision

A world where every child can reach their full potential, no matter what their background is.

Our mission

To broaden the horizons of children from underserved communities by connecting them with scientists and promoting scientific literacy and equitable education.

Awarded by:

Driven by purpose, our work is fully aligned with the UN's SDGs and the EU's goals and priorities.

Our values

Passion

So our heart goes into everything we do

Equity

So we reach out to where it is most needed, caring for each other, empowering and valuing diversity and inclusion

Commitment

So we strive for high quality in our work and cause, and we believe education is a long-term investment

Innovation

So we stay agile and keep our minds curious, open and creative

The Native Story

Native was founded by two researchers in 2013 with the goal of connecting scientists and children across Europe to reduce inequalities, promote quality education and celebrate diversity.

Today, Native Scientists counts on a network of over 3,000 scientists and their educational programmes have established close to 40,000 connections between scientists and children, particularly underserved children.