Hans Weisser Stiftung
The
Hans Weisser Stiftung
editThe Hans Weisser Stiftung, founded in 2002 by the Hamburg entrepreneur Hans Weisser, is a non-profit foundation under civil law based in Hamburg. The foundation focuses on funding projects in the areas of education and science, with the aim of supporting young people and expanding their future prospects.
Key Products and Services
editThe Hans Weisser Stiftung has two main funding areas:
Youth Education
editIn the area of youth education, the foundation supports non-profit organizations that assist disadvantaged young people between the ages of 15 and 25, enabling them to achieve their school graduation and a professional future according to their interests and abilities. These projects help young adults overcome barriers to entering the workforce and realize their full potential[2][4].
Scholarship Program
editThe Hans Weisser Scholarship, conducted in cooperation with the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft, supports young, committed individuals through stays abroad. These stays are intended to provide the scholarship holders with new impulses for their entrepreneurial endeavors and broaden their perspectives[2][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe foundation is based on the belief that individuals can positively influence not only their own lives but also the lives of others through their personal commitment. Courage, decisiveness, and a willingness to learn are the central values that are promoted among both project partners and scholarship holders. The foundation is committed to ensuring that its partners learn together, see mistakes as opportunities for growth, and share know-how and experiences[2][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Hans Weisser Stiftung is engaged in various sustainable initiatives:
- Cooperations and Networking: The foundation places particular importance on regular exchange within its network and promotes collaboration among various protagonists with similar interests and goals[2].
- Support for Disadvantaged Youth: By supporting projects that promote disadvantaged youth, the foundation contributes to creating fairer educational opportunities[2][4].
- Support in Crisis Times: During the Corona pandemic, the Hans Weisser Stiftung contributed 100,000 euros to the "What Matters!" fund for teaching and learning of the Claussen-Simon-Stiftung to additionally support Hamburg educational institutions and disadvantaged youth[3].
Further Activities
editThe foundation is also active in other areas, such as promoting mental health. It organizes workshops and events to raise awareness of mental health in project work and to recognize stress signals[Informationen].
The Hans Weisser Stiftung stands for a curious and learning attitude aimed at developing innovative solutions together with its partners and positively influencing the future of young people.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://hamburger-stiftungen.de/hans-weisser-stiftung/
- 2 - https://www.hans-weisser-stiftung.de
- 3 - https://www.stiftungen.org/aktuelles/news-aus-stiftungen/detail/was-zaehlt-fonds-fuer-lehre-und-lernen-der-claussen-simon-stiftung-hans-weisser-stiftung-beteiligt-sich-mit-100000-euro-3774.html
- 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Weisser_Stiftung
- 5 - https://www.hans-weisser-stiftung.de/wer-wir-sind/