Your generous support affects people’s lives in a direct and immediate way. We want to share with you two stories that highlight both our donors' and our faculty's commitment to achieving UBC's vision, as stated in Place and Promise: The UBC Plan:

 "As one of the world’s leading universities, The University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world."

Djavad Mowafaghian: helping future generations around the world

The Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation contributed $4M toward biodiversity outreach and early childhood development research at UBC. These gifts are the foundation’s inaugural contributions to the university. Regarding children as the most precious gift given to humankind, Djavad Mowafaghian established a foundation to help future generations.
With a mandate to better the lives of children through health and education, the djavad mowafaghian foundation has made a significant difference in the lives of many. The foundation has built close to 30 schools in Iran, and it has supported many organizations in British Columbia.

Assoc. Prof. Amanda Vincent, Project Seahorse Director

Using seahorses to focus its efforts, Project Seahorse is an interdisciplinary and international organization committed to conservation and sustainable use of the world’s coastal marine ecosystems. With the support of individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government agencies, Project Seahorse has contributed an international trade accord and advised public aquarium and aquaculture ventures internationally. Dr. Amanda Vincent’s work as Director has earned her the Pew Fellowship, the Rolex Award for Enterprise, and a nomination for the Indianapolis Prize for outstanding achievement in animal conservation.