Robert-Bosch-Stiftung
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About Robert Bosch Stiftung
editThe Robert Bosch Stiftung is one of the most significant foundations in Europe, closely linked to a private company. For over 60 years, it has continued the legacy of its founder Robert Bosch by advocating for social and societal issues. The foundation is active in the areas of health, education, and global topics, striving for a just and sustainable future.
Key Products and Services
editThe foundation promotes innovative projects and provides support at both international and local levels. In the health sector, it is committed to a sustainable healthcare system that places people and their health competence at the center. The Bosch Health Campus in Stuttgart combines care, research, education, and empowerment to benefit both patients and scientists.
In the field of education, the foundation advocates for a fair and high-performing education system that promotes the well-being of children and young people. In promoting global issues, it addresses the major social challenges of our time, particularly the topics of peace, inequality, climate change, democracy, migration, and immigration society.
Mission and Values
editThe Robert Bosch Stiftung aims to create a world in which every person has the opportunity to live well and make their voice heard, regardless of their background or life situation. It places great importance on trust and responsibility in collaboration with its partners and promotes interdisciplinary exchange between science, politics, and society.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe foundation is actively engaged in sustainability and social justice. With programs like "Building Power for Economic Justice," it supports organizations that fight against structural economic injustices. These initiatives aim to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities and distribute resources more equitably.
The Robert Bosch Stiftung is also active in climate policy and contributes to public debate with its projects and findings. It promotes evidence-based policy decisions and supports the establishment of a network of international experts and opinion leaders through the Robert Bosch Academy.
Further Information
editThe foundation employs around 170 staff at its locations in Stuttgart and Berlin and operates in Germany, Europe, the Middle East, and selected regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. It holds about 94 percent of the shares in Robert Bosch GmbH and finances itself through its dividends. As a non-profit foundation, it does not engage in entrepreneurial activities and has transferred the voting rights of its shares to the Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG.
Since its founding in 1964, the Robert Bosch Stiftung has spent around 2.3 billion euros on its charitable work and remains a significant player in promoting social innovations and societal change.