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The Claussen-Simon-Stiftung, founded in 1981 by Georg Wilhelm Claussen, the former chairman of the supervisory board and CEO of Beiersdorf AG, is based in Hamburg. The foundation was established on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Beiersdorf AG and received further support through a testamentary disposition from Ebba Simon in 1999.
The Claussen-Simon-Stiftung focuses on promoting talented young people at various stages of their development. The foundation offers a variety of scholarship programs and project funding in three main areas of support:
The mission of the Claussen-Simon-Stiftung is to support talented young people in their educational, academic, professional, and personal development phases. The foundation focuses on individual support and accompanies the scholarship holders sustainably and accessibly. Trust in the power of the individual and collaboration are at the heart of the foundation's work. The values of the foundation include courage, trust, and collaboration[5].
The Claussen-Simon-Stiftung is engaged in various sustainable initiatives:
The Claussen-Simon-Stiftung works closely with other foundations and partners to achieve its goals more effectively. The involvement of the Hans Weisser Stiftung in the "What Matters!" fund is an example of these cooperative efforts[1].
Through its extensive funding programs and initiatives, the Claussen-Simon-Stiftung significantly contributes to the development and success of young people in Hamburg and advocates for a better and fairer educational society.
