Renovabis-Stiftung

Renovabis e.V. is the Eastern European aid organization of the German Catholic Church. Since its founding in 1993 by the German Bishops' Conference, Renovabis has been supporting churches and societies in 29 countries of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe in solidarity. Using donations and public funds, it promotes projects in the areas of education, pastoral care, social work, and construction. Project partners include dioceses, religious orders, Caritas associations, youth organizations, and Catholic schools. Renovabis finances scholarships, new community buildings, youth encounters, and psychosocial support measures for war victims and those in need.

Renovabis is committed to the solidarity of Catholics in Germany with Christians and all people of good will in Central and Eastern Europe. Our goal is to promote the renewal of church and society in justice and freedom. Through financial support, educational programs, and encounters, we strengthen partners on site and contribute to the reconciliation and unification of Europe.

Renovabis primarily targets ecclesiastical and non-profit partners in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe: dioceses, religious orders, Caritas associations, Catholic schools, youth and educational organizations, as well as local initiatives. Indirectly, people living in poverty, children, adolescents, internally displaced persons and refugees, women in distress, and communities affected by the social and economic consequences of conflicts benefit.