The EANS Foundation: Advancing neurosurgery for humanity

The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) has long been committed to advancing neurosurgical care through training, education, and research. The creation of the EANS Foundation represents a strategic step toward strengthening this mission by enabling structured philanthropic support. This editorial outlines the Foundation’s origins, governance, and early achievements, including its first flagship fundraising event, initiatives in neurotrauma research, and contributions to global neurosurgical education. By fostering collaboration between the neurosurgical community, philanthropic partners, and society at large, the EANS Foundation aims to promote sustainable progress in neurosurgical care across Europe and beyond. • The EANS Foundation provides a structured platform to support neurosurgery • Philanthropy enables training, research, and global neurosurgical initiatives • Neurotrauma research is a first strategic priority of the Foundation • Global neurosurgery programmes address education gaps in low-resource settings • Sustainable funding strengthens neurosurgical care across Europe and beyond