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Mission Statement
Our Mission
The Seattle Biotech Legacy Foundation works toward a healthy, sustainable future by promoting science-based understanding, solutions and actions that are grounded in recognition of the interconnected nature of our world.
Context:
A time when humanity must choose its future.
As the world becomes increasingly interdependent
and fragile, the future at once holds great peril and
great promise; It is imperative that we, the peoples
of Earth, declare our responsibility to one another,
to the greater community of life, and to future generations.
--The Earth Charter
Scientific inquiry and advances in the biosciences continue to expand our understanding of the complex relationships between the environment and human health. Recognition of the interconnected nature of our world provides a vital lens for application of scientific discoveries and technological innovations. Insightful, innovative scientific thinking is also one fundamental key to imagining and creating solutions for a healthier world for all. This context provides the basis for the work of the Seattle Biotech Legacy Foundation (SBLF).
Who We Are and How We Work
SBLF is a philanthropic, science-based foundation with roots in the Seattle biotech community. We are a diverse, interdisciplinary community of people who collectively offer our financial resources, talent and expertise and embrace a culture of collaboration in our work. We focus our efforts in the Puget Sound region but aim for broader impact. We invite participation and contributions of all kinds.
SBLF provides funding, volunteers and expertise in support of projects and programs that:
- Explore and elucidate links between human health and the health of the planet and its environment.
- Provide opportunities for individuals or organizations to expand scientific awareness, literacy and inquiry skills.
- Address root causes and focus on opportunities for systemic change.
- Bring together people and organizations with diverse perspectives and expertise to address complex problems.
Our Guiding Principles
- We believe that recognition and understanding of the interconnected nature of our world is vital to attaining a healthy, sustainable future.
- We believe that science and technology, used wisely, can contribute to greater health and harmony for the entire web of life—now and for future generations.
- We believe that scientific investigation, awareness and inquiry skills are critical tools for individuals, organizations, and communities in our complex world.
- We believe that people with diverse perspectives and expertise, working in collaboration, can find creative solutions for a healthier world.
We are committed to creating a legacy guided by these principles.