Diakonie-Stiftung Oldenburger Land
About the funder
The Diakonie-Stiftung Oldenburger Land is a legally recognized church foundation under civil law based in Oldenburg. It was established in 2004 by the Diakonisches Werk Oldenburg with an initial capital of €500,000 and serves to promote church-diaconal work within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldenburg. The foundation manages its capital independently of economic fluctuations and finances projects that are not covered by public funds. Projects supported to date include, for example, the lunch program for needy children in Delmenhorst and the qualified training of geriatric care workers in Oldenburg. The returns on the foundation’s capital, as well as additional donations, enable annual funding currently amounting to up to approximately €20,000.
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Mission & Vision
The Diakonie-Stiftung Oldenburger Land aims to provide sustainable assistance to disadvantaged individuals in the region by supporting church-related diaconal projects that would not be feasible without public funding. It promotes exemplary development and aid initiatives and is committed to ensuring reliable support even in economically challenging times.
Target groups
The foundation's funding programs are primarily aimed at disadvantaged children and young people in the Oldenburg region, as well as initiatives implementing employment- and training-related projects, youth workshops, or counseling services. The foundation provides financial start-up assistance and endowments for the realization of projects with sustainable impact in the region.