cdw Stiftung gGmbH
About the funder
The cdw Stiftung gGmbH is a non-profit operational foundation based in Kassel. It was established in 2011 by Dr.-Ing. E. h. Günther Cramer, Peter Drews, and Reiner Wettlaufer, the founders of SMA Solar Technology AG, and operates under the motto "energy in ideas." The foundation focuses on two main areas: globally, it promotes decentralized solar energy systems for the electrification of rural regions in developing countries (Senegal, Belize, Thailand); regionally, it is committed to the economic, cultural, and social development of Northern Hesse. Notable programs include: Hessen SolarCup, MENSCH-Primär, SolarBioFarm, Oncology Navigator, and the Children's and Youth Farm Kassel.
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Mission & Vision
"Every person has the right to shape their life autonomously without material hardship." The cdw Stiftung relies on decentralized energy systems based on renewable energies and on regional engagement in Northern Hesse – following the guiding principle: listen to people and learn what they truly need. Without energy, development is not possible.
Target groups
Rural communities in developing countries (especially Senegal, Belize, Thailand) without access to electricity, including women and farmers. Regionally in Northern Hesse: children, youth, students, artists, cultural workers, seniors, as well as patients in the healthcare sector. Requirement: Projects must align with the foundation's strategy; as an operational foundation, cdw primarily funds its own projects.