The Paul Pholeros Foundation was established in 2018 to honour the life and work of Australian architect and humanitarian Paul Pholeros. Paul dedicated much of his life to improving the housing and environmental conditions of Indigenous people in Australia and disadvantaged communities in other countries.
The Foundation continues his legacy through investment in the people who can bring about real change and who will raise sanitation and environmental living conditions in communities.
You can learn more about the Foundation here.
In 2025 PPF received a Commendation in the ArchitectureAu Award for Social Impact. The Bhattedanda Village Stupa Sanitation and Caretaker Project was a collaborative project in conjunction with the villagers of Bhattedanda and Australian Architects.
The jury commented “This initiative stands out as a model of socially engaged architecture. It advances the discipline by fostering self-determination, improving environmental health outcomes, and significantly enhancing the community’s sense of dignity and ownership.”
You can read more about this award in our News Section, and the complete Jury’s Citation.
21 MARCH 6PM. THE ROCKS, SYDNEY
Live entertainment by Nepalese musicians and dancers.
Tales of sanitation improvements from our Nepal plumbing team.
Updates from our inspiring PPF Architecture/Landscape Architecture Scholars.
Food and drinks all inclusive.
Photography by the Guthrie Project
