Georges Anawati-Stiftung
About the funder
The Georges Anawati Foundation is a legally recognized foundation under civil law based in Eschweiler. It was established in November 2000 by Dietger Freiherr von Fürstenberg and promotes interreligious dialogue between Christians and Muslims in Germany. The foundation supports creative and innovative projects that facilitate encounters, mutual understanding, and joint action among people from Christian and Muslim traditions. It is particularly active in the fields of educational work, culture, and neighborhood initiatives, and awards scholarships as well as project funding in cooperation with church and non-profit organizations.
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Mission & Vision
The Georges Anawati Foundation is committed to promoting interreligious dialogue and peaceful encounters between Christians and Muslims. Our goal is to support initiatives based on mutual respect, understanding, and comprehension. We believe in the transformative power of dialogue and aim to build bridges to dismantle prejudices and foster harmonious coexistence in our pluralistic society.
Target groups
The funding programs of the Georges Anawati Foundation are aimed at non-profit and church-based organizations, initiatives, and individuals who develop creative, innovative projects in the field of Christian-Islamic dialogue. The focus is on neighborhood coexistence, formal and non-formal educational work, culturally oriented encounter formats, and partnerships between Christian and Muslim actors. Short- to medium-term projects (up to two years in duration) are supported, but not state, party-affiliated, or major church institutions.