Bürgerstiftung Leipzig

The Bürgerstiftung Leipzig is an independent, non-profit foundation established by citizens for their city. Since 2004, over 200 donors have pooled their commitment and endowment to implement projects in Leipzig that promote social cohesion, equitable education, culture, the environment, and healthy development. The foundation initiates and supports its own projects such as “Die Wunderfinder,” “Cycling Without Age,” “Sugar Cone Campaign,” community singing in Johannapark, and many more. It operates in an unbureaucratic, transparent, and politically independent manner, holds the quality seal for citizen foundations, and regularly publishes annual and activity reports.

The Bürgerstiftung Leipzig brings together people who want to make their city a better place to live. Its mission is to enable all residents of Leipzig, regardless of age, background, or social status, to participate in social life. To this end, the foundation creates spaces for encounter and dialogue, promotes civic engagement, and initiates projects in the fields of education, culture, environment, and the common good. It supports individuals, groups, and organizations that share responsibility for Leipzig together with the foundation.

The funding and project activities of the Bürgerstiftung Leipzig are aimed at committed citizens, non-profit organizations, and local actors in Leipzig. This includes, in particular, children and young people from disadvantaged families, seniors and people with disabilities, volunteers and mentors, as well as organizations and institutions that wish to implement innovative ideas to strengthen social cohesion, promote education, culture, and healthy living.