Kinder- und Jugendhilfezentrum Wespinstift

The Familie Wespin-Stiftung Mannheim, founded by Catharina Dorothea Wespin, is a renowned social institution dedicated to the promotion of children and adolescents. The foundation was established by will in 1870 to combat poverty and hardship and to provide young people with careful education and care.

• Kinder- und Jugendhilfe: The Wespinstift offers comprehensive support for children and adolescents, including care and education.
• Orphanage: Originally conceived as an orphanage for boys, the institution has developed into a modern children and youth welfare center.

The main mission of the foundation is to provide disadvantaged children and adolescents with a safe and supportive environment in which they can develop. The values of the foundation include Promotion, Support and Inclusion to create a better future for young people.

Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the foundation's focus is on long-term social responsibility and the continuous improvement of living conditions for children and adolescents. Through continuous adaptation to current social challenges, the foundation contributes to the sustainable development of the community.

The Familie Wespin-Stiftung Mannheim is an important part of the social landscape in Mannheim and has been committed to the well-being of the young generation for generations.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharina_Dorothea_Wespin
• 2 - https://www.wespin-stift.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19
• 3 - https://www.inter.de/fileadmin/user_upload/inter/inter/csr-bericht/inter-csr-entsprechungserklaerung-2017.pdf
• 4 - https://www.wespin-stift.de
• 5 - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/56808/1/external_content.pdf