Bürgerstiftung

The Potsdam Citizen Foundation is an independent, autonomously acting non-profit foundation that has been committed to the community in Potsdam since its inception. Under the motto "Live Your City," the foundation promotes volunteer engagement and works together with citizens to make the city more livable.

The main mission of the Potsdam Citizen Foundation is to strengthen the common good, experience a sense of community, and promote a warm togetherness. It sees itself as a platform for volunteering and connects engaged individuals to create a strong future for Potsdam. The foundation is economically and politically independent and free from political, religious, and corporate interests[1][3].

The Potsdam Citizen Foundation supports and organizes a variety of projects that strengthen the sense of community in Potsdam and enable diverse positive encounters and exchanges. Current projects include:

• Island Stage Potsdam: An open stage for cultural events and activities.
• Protecting Urban Green: Initiatives like PotsPRESSO, Kippomat, and Potsdam waters, which advocate for the protection and care of urban greenery.
• Citizen: Beds: A project that encourages citizens to green their city.
• City Band - Opportunity Sponsorships: A program that supports and promotes children in Potsdam.
• Barrier Busters: A project aimed at dismantling barriers in the city[5].

Sustainability and environmental protection are central concerns of the Potsdam Citizen Foundation. It particularly advocates for waste reduction, environmental protection, urban greenery, and climate issues. Through various projects and initiatives, the focus is placed on sustainable development of the city to improve the quality of life for citizens[4][5].

The foundation promotes free access to culture and entertainment and enables artists to present themselves in Potsdam. Through cultural events and projects, the diversity and openness of the city are fostered, and access to cultural activities is made easier for all people[5].

Another focus of the Potsdam Citizen Foundation is the promotion of cohesion, solidarity, and tolerance. Through various meetings and encounter initiatives, social cohesion in the city is strengthened, and a cosmopolitan and tolerant community is fostered[5].

The Potsdam Citizen Foundation is a vibrant example of civic engagement and the power of community working together for a better future for Potsdam.

• 1 - https://www.buergerstiftungen.org/fileadmin/Redaktion/PDF/Service/Broschuere-Buergerstiftungen-Brandenburg.pdf
• 2 - https://climateconnect.earth/de/organizations/potsdamer-burgerstiftung
• 3 - https://www.buergerstiftungen.org/fileadmin/Redaktion/PDF/Publikationen/Bu__rgerstiftungen_Sachsen_A5_2019030_52Seiten_klein.pdf
• 4 - https://www.potsdamer-buergerstiftung.org/stiftung
• 5 - https://www.potsdamer-buergerstiftung.org