Zukunft bilden – Andrea & Markus Eisel Stiftung

Zukunft bilden – Andrea & Markus Eisel Foundation is a legally recognized civil law foundation established in 2021, based in Kriftel (Hesse). Founded by Andrea Eisel, a social, early childhood, and Pikler educator, and Dr. Markus Eisel, a scientist and entrepreneur, it supports non-profit projects, educational institutions, and research initiatives both domestically and internationally. The focus is on educational approaches that promote self-determined and self-organized learning, actively involving children and adolescents in their learning processes. Furthermore, the foundation supports social, ecological, and cultural initiatives that enable sustainable learning and participation.

Our mission is to empower children and young people from the very beginning in their self-initiative, relationship-building, and within a prepared environment. We support educational programs that prioritize self-directed learning and create conditions for sustainable and autonomous learning. In doing so, we believe in the transformative power of education as the foundation for a fulfilled, self-determined, and socially responsible life.

Non-profit organizations, projects, and educational institutions, as well as educational research initiatives that pursue approaches of self-determined and self-organized education, are supported. This includes extracurricular educational programs, cultural and neighborhood projects, ecological initiatives in disadvantaged regions, studies in developmental psychology, as well as educational and public relations work to promote the idea of sustainable learning. Funding is available for organizations with a current tax exemption notice (§ 52 AO) in Germany; international applicants should contact the foundation by email in advance.