The Foundation Max van der Stoel was formed in 2013 by merging the Alfred Mozer Foundation and the Evert Vermeer Foundation. The foundation strives for the social democratic value of international solidarity within three areas: democracy, development and dialogue.

By taking the name of Max van der Stoel (3 August 1924 – 23 April 2011) the foundation links itself to one of the most influential representatives that the Dutch Labour Party has known in the area of foreign policy. The Foundation Max van der Stoel is nationally and internationally allied with the social democratic movement.