Stiftung Brandenburgische Dorfkirchen
About the funder
The Brandenburg Village Churches Foundation was established in July 2008 by the Förderkreis Alte Kirchen Berlin-Brandenburg e. V. together with the Foundation for the Preservation of Church Architectural Monuments in Germany (Stiftung KiBa). It is a non-independent subsidiary foundation of Stiftung KiBa with the aim of preserving the surviving village churches in the state of Brandenburg from decay, sale, or demolition. The foundation is administered free of charge by Stiftung KiBa in Hanover, while its independence and autonomy are ensured by its own statutes. To date, the Brandenburg Village Churches Foundation has supported numerous restoration projects in villages throughout Brandenburg, thereby strengthening the cultural and religious heritage of the region.
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Mission & Vision
The Brandenburg Village Churches Foundation is committed to preserving the unique village churches in Brandenburg as the heart of rural identity on a permanent basis. It specifically supports repair and conservation measures on ecclesiastical monuments to make these places of prayer, community, and regional history accessible to future generations. Together with local church congregations, initiatives, and support associations, the foundation contributes to keeping rural cultural landscapes vibrant.
Target groups
The funding programs of the Brandenburg Village Churches Foundation are aimed at Protestant congregations, local initiatives, support associations, and village communities in the state of Brandenburg that are committed to the preservation and use of historic village churches. Projects supported include those focused on the preservation of dilapidated building fabric, the proper restoration of valuable furnishings, and the conversion into multifunctional community centers.