kfd-Stiftung St. Hedwig

The kfd-Stiftung St. Hedwig is a legally recognized ecclesiastical foundation of the kfd Diocesan Association of Cologne, named after Saint Hedwig of Silesia (1174–1243). With an endowment of approximately €2 million, it has been promoting the personal development of girls, women, and families since 2004, as well as their religious, socio-political, and cultural education. The foundation fulfills its charitable, benevolent, and ecclesiastical purposes through grants, funding projects (e.g., aid for Latvia, individual case assistance, KAG maternal convalescence), the awarding of sponsorship prizes, publications, and the support of innovative projects within the Diocese of Cologne and beyond.

The kfd-Stiftung St. Hedwig is committed, based on Christian values, to a future-oriented, social, and charitable support of girls, women, and families. It sees itself as an advocate for the disadvantaged and aims to assist its beneficiaries in times of need and in the development of their personalities. Through religious events and education, it strengthens faith and community; through socio-political engagement and cultural contributions, it fosters cohesion in society.

The target group of the kfd-Stiftung St. Hedwig primarily comprises needy girls, women, and families. It is aimed at individuals in need who require individual support in emergencies, projects focused on girls', women's, and family work, as well as initiatives for religious and cultural education. Furthermore, the foundation supports organizations and associations committed to equality, education, and charitable work, both within the Archdiocese of Cologne and internationally.