Background on the Lubner Family
The Lubner family has been a prominent name in South Africa for generations, known not only for their business acumen but also for their unwavering commitment to social responsibility. The family’s philanthropic journey began with the first generation, who instilled values of generosity, responsible kindness, and community support that have been carried forward and expanded by subsequent generations. Today, the Lubner Family Foundation continues this legacy, addressing critical social issues and supporting innovative projects that make a meaningful impact. The Foundation’s efforts span a wide range of areas, with a strong focus on disability inclusion.
Collaborating for sustainable disability mainstreaming and inclusive development in our communities.
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Who We Are
The Lubner Family Foundation, based in South Africa, is a distinguished third-generation family foundation. The Lubner family has a long-standing history of philanthropy and community involvement, deeply rooted in South African society. The Foundation serves as the parent organisation for several subsidiary entities that operate under its umbrella, each dedicated to various charitable causes. As the charitable arm of the Lubner family, the Foundation provides significant funding to numerous initiatives aimed at improving the lives of individuals and communities both locally and internationally.
COLLABORATION AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Collaboration & Funding works towards achieving the core aims and objectives of the Disability Inclusion Projects of the Lubner Foundation through a combination of the international/national/regional activities of its stakeholders which include other Foundations, Government, Civil Organisations, Schools and Universities supporting the vision and mission of the Disability Strategy. This includes joint local and global endeavours and collaboration with external organisations. Please advise if you would like us to share our 2025 Strategy in the call-to-action section.
Management
Marc Lubner
Group Chief Executive Officer
Lana Leas-Roy
Disability Project Director
Takara Lubner
Relationship Manager and Strategic Partnerships
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to create a world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, has the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to drive impactful change through strategic funding, responsible kindness, and collaboration, supporting initiatives that improve the quality of life for individuals and communities globally, with a strong focus on disability inclusion.
OUR VALUES STATMENT
The team at The Lubner Foundation focuses on maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards and codes of conduct, building, and sustaining trusted long-term relationships with our various stakeholders
Routes for collaboration and funding are identified as:
Encourage collaborative work between various stakeholders, e.g., Stakeholders initiate projects or other activities that fit within our strategy and seek collaboration with other players in the Disability Sector
Lubner Foundation and their partners initiate joint projects, for e.g., Research on Assisted Device Technology, Advocacy, and Impact Reporting.
Lubner Foundation responds to non-planned external developments and issues e.g., change on international guidelines or crisis response with partners.
Joint funding and collaboration to achieve sustainability and scalability.
Funding can be designed to meet other Foundation’s core objectives while at the same supporting the Lubner Foundation Disability Project.
AFRIKA TIKKUN NPO
Established in 1994, Afrika Tikkun NPC is a leading non-profit organisation , proudly homegrown authentic South African values and both locally and internationally recognised for our commitment to holistically developing the lives of our young community members
SMILE FOUNDATION
Every year, 3.2% of South Africa’s population is affected by burns. Sadly, 60% of these cases are children. This high occurrence of serious burn injuries is largely because of socio[1]economic factors like lack of electricity and inadequate housing. Many major burn incidents are because of shack fires often caused by paraffin stoves, open fires and candles.
SABRINA LOVE
Established in 2004, the Sabrina Love Foundation was set up to care for children with special needs and their families providing them with medical and professional support. Based on the Garden Route of the Western Cape of South Africa, the Foundation is responsible for providing a holistic programme for every child under its care.
Collaboration and Funding Opportunities
Collaboration and funding are crucial to achieving the core aims and objectives of the Disability Inclusion Projects of the Lubner Foundation. We work through a combination of international, national, and regional activities involving our stakeholders, which include other foundations, government entities, civil organisations, schools, and universities supporting the vision and mission of our Disability Strategy. This encompasses joint local and global endeavours and collaboration with external organisations.
Please let us know if you would like us to share our 2025 Strategy in the call-to-action section.
By leveraging the Lubner family’s extensive network and resources, the Foundation strives to create lasting change and foster a more equitable world for all.