The Alder Foundation is a registered Canadian public foundation established in 2000 by the Walker Family. It is incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia, Canada.

The Foundation supports numerous charitable organizations throughout the world via their Canadian operations or headquarters. Under Canadian law, the Foundation can only provide grants to registered Canadian charities. In its first five years, the Foundation has worked with Canadian organizations to implement projects in Uganda, India, Brazil and Ivory Coast, as well as urban projects in New York City, USA and Vancouver, Canada, as described on this site.

	SERVE	"We listen to the voice of the community, with no paternalistic attitudes"
	CREATE	"We research and create holistic programs that enhance and compliment the ongoing work in urban neighborhoods"
	TEACH	"We educate local people to manage the programs "
	MANAGE	"We continue to work along side local people until empowerment and self-management is accomplished."