Christiana-Stiftung

The Christiana Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation under the supervision of the government of Lower Bavaria, headquartered in Straubing. It was established by Christa Bernlochner, who serves as Chairwoman of the Board. The foundation supports recognized aid organizations and projects worldwide to alleviate hunger, cure diseases, and relieve distress. Through partnerships with organizations such as Mercy Ships, Doctors Without Borders, Renovabis, and others, it provides direct assistance in crisis and disaster regions. As a member of the Association of German Foundations and the "Friends of the City of Straubing," it is committed to sustainable development and emergency projects.

Guided by the biblical words "Give them something to eat!" (Matt. 14:16) and "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me" (Matt. 25:40), the mission of the Christiana Foundation is to alleviate hunger, relieve illness, and help people in greatest need. Through Christian charity and cooperative partnerships with aid organizations, it aims to improve the lives of people suffering hardship worldwide.

The Christiana Foundation primarily directs its funding to recognized aid organizations and mission agencies engaged in project work in crisis and developing countries. The target groups of these projects are starving, sick, and displaced people – especially children, families, the elderly, the ill, persons with disabilities, and persecuted Christian minorities. The foundation supports projects for medical care, food security, educational promotion, and the reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure.