Funding of the Katarina Witt Foundation

The Katarina Witt Foundation supports projects nationwide as well as within the EU and internationally that sustainably strengthen the mobility of children and young people with physical disabilities. As a non-profit funding foundation, it exclusively supports civil society organizations such as associations, educational institutions, and interest groups with grants. Eligible to apply are organizations presenting a project aimed at improving mobility in the areas of sports promotion, medical care, or disaster relief. Applications can be submitted at any time, allowing for flexible responses to needs.

The focus of the funding is on the acquisition of specialized wheelchairs, prostheses, as well as the financing of therapeutic services and initial care measures following accidents or natural disasters. With this funding strategy, the foundation aims to promote greater independence and participation of young people and makes an important contribution to equal opportunities. Through regular decisions by the foundation board, funds are allocated efficiently and according to needs. Non-profit sports clubs, inclusive schools, kindergartens, and other projects equally benefit from the financial support to sustainably enhance mobility and quality of life.