Brost-Stiftung

The Brost-Stiftung is a non-profit foundation based in Essen, dedicated to promoting the Ruhr region and its residents. Founded in 2011 according to the testamentary will of Anneliese Brost, the foundation continues its charitable work and develops forward-looking projects.

Core Areas and Mission:

The foundation focuses on promoting projects in the areas of:

• Art and Culture
• Youth and Elderly Assistance
• Public and Vocational Education
• Public Health and Public Healthcare
• Welfare
• Charitable Purposes

The mission of the Brost-Stiftung is to strengthen cooperation and self-help in the Ruhr region through knowledge-based, conceptually strong, and courageous projects. It relies on the charisma of its funded ideas, which, due to their innovative strength, should also be recognized beyond the region.

Values and Priorities:

The foundation values:

• Sustainability: Projects with a long-term perspective and positive impact on the region.
• Cooperation: Promoting cooperation and collaboration between different actors.
• Innovation: Supporting forward-looking ideas and approaches.
• Regional Identity: Strengthening awareness of the cultural and historical significance of the Ruhr region.

Selected Initiatives and Projects:

• Focus on Quality Journalism: Strengthening media literacy and the ability to make judgments in society.
• Metropolenschreiber/in Ruhr: Invitation of authors to discover the Ruhr region from a new perspective.
• Brost-Ruhr Preis: Awarding personalities who are particularly committed to the Ruhr region.
• Ruhr Natur: Promoting awareness of environmental protection and sustainability among children.
• Brost-Akademie: Think Tank for the transformation of the Ruhr region society.
• BrosTRäume: Virtual museum that makes art accessible with a click of the mouse.
• Jugendaustausch Ruhrgebiet – Niederlande: Promoting cross-border cooperation and reducing prejudices.
• Gesellschaftspolitische Abendkongresse im Ruhrgebiet: Promoting a democratic culture of discussion and engagement with socio-political issues.

The Brost-Stiftung strives to provide valuable impetus for the Ruhr region and beyond through its commitment. It sees itself as a partner for innovative projects that improve the lives of people in the region and shape the future of the Ruhr region.

1. https://broststiftung.ruhr/
2. https://broststiftung.ruhr/stiftung
3. https://broststiftung.ruhr/category/veranstaltungen
4. https://broststiftung.ruhr/projekte
5. https://broststiftung.ruhr/projekte/virtuelles-museum
6. https://broststiftung.ruhr/kontakt
7. https://broststiftung.ruhr/stiftung/stiftungssatzung
8. https://broststiftung.ruhr/projekte/gesellschaftspolitische-abendkongresse-im-ruhrgebiet-2025-2027
9. https://broststiftung.ruhr/category/veroeffentlichung
10. https://broststiftung.ruhr/projekte/jugendaustausch-ruhrgebiet-niederlande