Albrecht von Dewitz-Stiftung
About the funder
The Albrecht von Dewitz Foundation is a non-profit foundation based in Tettnang, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 2017 by Albrecht von Dewitz, the founder of the outdoor outfitter VAUDE, the foundation is dedicated to supporting projects in the fields of alpine safety and sustainable mountain sports. The foundation’s goal is to empower people to move safely, with minimal risk, and in an ecologically responsible manner in the mountains. The foundation supports both national and international projects that meet its funding criteria, with a special emphasis on promoting science and research, education, public relations, and rescue from life-threatening situations in the alpine environment.
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Mission & Vision
The Albrecht von Dewitz Foundation is committed to promoting responsible mountaineering that contributes to the preservation of alpine nature and mountain environments. The foundation regards the mountains as a living part of the Earth and sees mountaineering as an effective means to influence society as a whole. Through its programs, the foundation aims to engage people of all ages and skill levels, empowering them to navigate the mountains safely and in an ecologically sustainable manner.
Target groups
The funding programs of the Albrecht von Dewitz Foundation are aimed at non-profit organizations, associations, school authorities, and providers of open child and youth work that implement projects in the field of sustainable mountain sports and alpine safety. The foundation supports projects that combine practical activities with knowledge transfer and target children and young people between the ages of 6 and 27. The goal is to support participants through the learning process on various levels to move safely and in an environmentally friendly manner in alpine areas.