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Obermayer German Jewish History Awards
DEDHAM, USImpact-drivenFoundationHuman RightsSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
About Obermayer German Jewish History Awards
The Obermayer German Jewish History Awards are an initiative of the Obermayer Foundation, a focused operating foundation dedicated to fostering respect, reconciliation, and understanding. It actively combats hate and prejudice, preserves cultural history, and promotes social justice. A central element is the annual Obermayer Awards in Germany, which recognize non-Jewish Germans for their commitment to preserving Jewish history and culture. These awards are presented in partnership with the Berlin Parliament. The foundation also supports "Widen the Circle" and is committed to expanding economic opportunities and social justice, particularly in Boston.
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Sustainability Goals
Reduced Inequalities
Fights hate and prejudice to promote equality
The organization supports initiatives and awards non-Jewish Germans for combating prejudice and preserving history, fostering respect and understanding across communities.
Creates economic opportunities for marginalized groups
It expands economic self-sufficiency for disadvantaged populations, including minority and women-owned businesses, through targeted community development investing.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Fosters respect and reconciliation through history
The Obermayer Foundation promotes social justice by supporting efforts to preserve cultural history and confront past injustices, crucial for building peaceful societies.
Combats prejudice to strengthen inclusive societies
Through the Obermayer Awards and Widen the Circle, the organization empowers grassroots individuals and groups actively fighting hate and fostering understanding.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promotes economic self-sufficiency for disadvantaged
The foundation invests in initiatives that create expanded economic opportunities, helping disadvantaged populations achieve self-sufficiency and participate fully in the economy.
Supports growth of diverse businesses
It specifically focuses on fostering opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses through community economic development and targeted investment.
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FAQs
Q1What is the mission of the Obermayer German Jewish History Awards?
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The Obermayer Foundation, which supports the Awards, is dedicated to fostering respect, reconciliation, and understanding. It works to combat hate and prejudice, preserve cultural history, promote social justice, and expand economic opportunities for all.
Q2What are the Obermayer Awards?
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The Obermayer Awards are an annual recognition in Germany, honoring non-Jewish Germans for their extraordinary contributions to fighting hate and prejudice, and for preserving Jewish history, culture, cemeteries, and synagogues in their local communities. They are presented in partnership with the Berlin Parliament.
Q3What role does "Widen the Circle" play?
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“Widen the Circle” is a nonprofit established in 2019 and supported by the Obermayer Foundation. It oversees the Obermayer Awards and aims to amplify the work of grassroots individuals and groups combating prejudice and confronting history in Germany, the U.S., and internationally.
Q4Where is the organization headquartered?
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The Obermayer Foundation, which supports the Awards, is headquartered in Dedham, USA. It operates from a single location.
Q5What is the size of the organization?
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The Obermayer Foundation is a small organization with a team size of 2 to 10 staff members.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does the organization support?
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The organization primarily focuses on SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). It also secondarily supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
