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Bildung und Solidarität – Stiftung der GEW Oldenburg-Stadt

Private foundation

About the funder

The Bildung und Solidarität Foundation – Foundation of the Education and Science Workers' Union (GEW) Oldenburg-Stadt is a legally recognized foundation under civil law based in Oldenburg. It was endowed by the GEW Oldenburg-Stadt with initial capital of €50,000 and pursues exclusively charitable purposes. The foundation promotes political and cultural education primarily in Oldenburg from a trade union perspective, supports initiatives to strengthen democratic culture and the integration of migrants, as well as projects by and with young people and students.

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Mission & Vision

Our mission is to promote democracy, solidarity, and cultural participation through political and trade union educational programs in Oldenburg. We believe in the power of education to break down prejudices, enable social participation, and empower young people to actively advocate for an open, inclusive, and democratic society.

Target groups

The foundation is aimed at non-profit initiatives, associations, educational institutions, and individuals implementing political and cultural education projects in Oldenburg. The focus is particularly on: youth and student projects that promote democratic education, participation, and intercultural learning; initiatives for the integration of migrants; events and activities to strengthen a vibrant civil society and to raise awareness against racism and right-wing extremism.