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The School for Moral Ambition is a foundation dedicated to helping driven professionals align their careers with meaningful, positive social impact. Based in Amsterdam, the organization supports people who have achieved personal success yet feel unfulfilled by work that does not contribute to a better world. Their mission is to build a global movement around the idea of moral ambition, the belief that careers should advance not only individual goals but also create lasting societal value.
Founded by a team including Rutger Bregman, Harald Dunnink, Julia van Boven, Jan-Willem van Putten, and Ruben Timmerman, the School brings together a growing group of thinkers, builders, and facilitators. Through programs such as Moral Ambition Circles and Moral Ambition Fellowships, they help participants explore purposeful career choices, develop clarity about their long-term impact, and take practical steps toward more meaningful work.
The organization is guided by seven key principles that encourage deep reflection, responsible decision-making, and courage in pursuing high-impact paths. The School ultimately aims to redefine what success looks like by centering contribution, responsibility, and long-term societal progress.