Schwarzkopf Stiftung

The Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa, founded in 1971 by Pauline Schwarzkopf, is a non-partisan organization with the central goal of promoting the development of young people into politically aware and responsible citizens.

• Educational Programs: The foundation offers a variety of educational programs, including the "Understanding Europe" program, the European Youth Parliament program, seminars, and the Competence Network "Living Together in Migration Societies". These programs include events such as lectures, seminars, debates, visits to embassies, museums, and exhibitions, theater performances, film screenings, and parliamentary simulation events[2][5].
• Travel Scholarships: The foundation awards travel scholarships that enable young people to explore European neighboring countries and engage with current political and cultural developments in Europe[3].
• Young Islam Conference: A dialogue forum where young people from various backgrounds and biographies discuss issues of migration society and collaboratively shape discourses of a plural society[5].

The main mission of the foundation is to strengthen the European idea, promote pan-European understanding among nations, and combat right-wing extremism, anti-Semitism, and racism. The foundation is committed to developing young people into politically aware and responsible individuals and promotes active civil society participation[1][2][4].

• Democracy Education: The foundation strengthens the participation of young people in political events in Europe and the neighborhood. It promotes democracy, diversity, and participation through Europe-wide educational initiatives[2][5].
• Plurality and Inclusion: The foundation promotes post-migrant perspectives and acknowledges the diverse living environments in society. It advocates for the inclusion of volunteers whose personal situations make participation in projects difficult[2][4].
• European Identity: The foundation works to strengthen European awareness and encourages young people to look beyond their own horizons and understand plurality as an opportunity[4][5].

The Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa is a dynamic and international organization that makes a significant contribution to political education and the strengthening of European cohesion through its diverse programs and initiatives. With a young and dedicated team and an annual budget of approximately 2.2 million euros, the foundation consistently pursues its goals and offers young people valuable opportunities for encounters, personal development, and active civil society participation.

• 1 - https://www.pufii.de/nano.cms/initiativen?xa=details&id=521
• 2 - https://youth.europa.eu/volunteering/organisation/51647_de
• 3 - https://www.e-fellows.net/stipendien-datenbank/stipendium-fuer-reisen-in-europaeische-laender
• 4 - https://schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/ueber-uns/die-stiftung/
• 5 - https://schwarzkopf-stiftung.de