Otto Diersch-Stiftung
About the funder
The Otto Diersch Foundation was established on December 5, 2002, by Ingeborg Karstedt and her sons Bernd, Axel, and Svend on the occasion of the 100th birthday of the company founder Otto Diersch. The purpose of the foundation is primarily the promotion of youth sports, youth welfare, education, and the international exchange of young people, with a focus on Bremen. With the proceeds from the foundation's assets, the foundation supports both non-profit organizations and its own projects.
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Mission & Vision
The Otto Diersch Foundation is committed to the holistic support of young people in Bremen and the surrounding area. It believes in the importance of sports, care, education, and intercultural exchange as drivers for personal development and social cohesion. Through sustainable funding and independent projects, the foundation aims to provide lasting impetus for youth development.
Target groups
The funding measures of the Otto Diersch Foundation are aimed at young people and children as well as non-profit organizations, associations, and initiatives in the fields of sports, youth welfare, formal and non-formal education, and exchange programs. The focus is on projects and institutions based in or operating within Bremen and its surrounding areas.