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Berliner Leben

Public foundation

About the funder

The Berliner Leben Foundation was established in 2013 by Gewobag AG and has since been active in the fields of art and culture, youth, seniors, and sports. The foundation aims to improve community life in Berlin’s neighborhoods and districts through local project work. It supports initiatives and activities that contribute to social urban development and strengthen social cohesion. The foundation is committed to the integration and coexistence of people from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Projects such as URBAN NATION, the Martha Cooper Library, and the Stadtraum!Plus program exemplify the foundation’s diverse activities.

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Mission & Vision

The Berliner Leben Foundation sees itself as a catalyst in social neighborhood development. Its goal is to improve the quality of life in Berlin neighborhoods through long-term funding and support of projects. The foundation is committed to integration and social cohesion in the city and promotes cultural education as well as sports. It aims to create spaces for commitment, achievement, and ideas, giving Berliners the opportunity to actively participate in social life.

Target groups

The funding programs of the Berliner Leben Foundation are aimed at people of all ages in Berlin who wish to actively participate in social life. The foundation supports projects that contribute to improving integration and the learning outcomes of students. It promotes cultural education and sports to foster stable neighborhoods and social cohesion. Children and young people are a particular focus of the foundation's work, with the aim of imparting democratic values and supporting them in their personal and professional development.