The SHAFE Foundation aims to research, develop, network and promote the implementation of Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE) in Europe and in other regions of the world.

Our activities:

• Develop fundamental and applied research, creating and collaborating on research reports, publications and other forms of research in the scope of SHAFE or adjacent fields.
• Create, maintain and promote cooperation in a network of all types of stakeholders from every region of the world, working in the field of SHAFE or related areas.
• Develop and promote the creation of political strategies and training, actions and activities related to policy making and skills development, enabling the promotion and implementation of SHAFE at all levels.
• Promote by all means the implementation of societies that are inclusive and fit for all people, regardless of their age, gender, race, culture or specific needs through a coordinated approach to the combination of the built environment, ICT, health and care and the personal and social context.
• Communicate and disseminate SHAFE and related areas in all possible ways.
• Fund relevant initiatives in the field of SHAFE and make efforts to obtain the necessary donations and public and private funds.