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About Schöpflin Stiftung

The Schöpflin Stiftung is an independent, non-profit foundation under civil law based in Lörrach. Founded in 2001 by Hans Schöpflin and his siblings, the foundation aims to promote a fairer and more sustainable world. It supports individuals and organizations that advocate for social justice and innovative solutions to address societal challenges.

Key Products and Services

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The Schöpflin Stiftung operates both operationally and as a grant-making foundation. In its operational facilities in Lörrach, such as the Schöpflin School and the Werkraum Schöpflin, innovative educational and participation formats for children and young people are developed. As a grant-making foundation, it provides social risk capital to enable experiments and promote their civil society dissemination. The areas of funding include Media & Society, Economy & Democracy, as well as special initiatives like the voter participation initiative and the Strategic Initiative for Eastern Germany.

Mission and Values

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The mission of the Schöpflin Stiftung is to promote a vibrant democracy and a diverse society. It advocates for critical awareness-raising and supports a strong civil society as well as a diverse NGO sector. The foundation places great importance on transparency and participatory decision-making processes to overcome traditional power structures and create more equality between foundations and grant recipients.

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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Sustainability is a central value of the Schöpflin Stiftung. It is committed to ecological sustainability and promotes projects that develop innovative approaches to solving ecological challenges. The foundation aims to secure a better future for young and future generations by supporting sustainable and just solutions.

Further Information

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The Schöpflin Stiftung is led by a dedicated team under the direction of Hans Schöpflin and Tim Göbel. The foundation's advisory board, consisting of members of the founding family and external experts, supports and oversees the work of the board. The foundation is part of a network of partners and organizations that pursue similar goals and promotes exchange and collaboration at national and international levels.

Through its work, the Schöpflin Stiftung contributes to promoting social change and shaping a sustainable and just future.

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