Fürstin-Pauline-Stiftung
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The Fürstin-Pauline-Stiftung is a non-profit, independent Protestant foundation with a long tradition, which has been active in Detmold since its founding in 1802. Named after Fürstin Pauline zur Lippe (1769–1820), who as regent of the Principality of Lippe promoted many social reforms until 1820, the foundation has established itself in particular in the areas of childcare, youth and elderly care and continues to play a key role in shaping these social fields today[1][4].
The main mission of the Fürstin-Pauline-Stiftung is to address current social concerns and to sustainably improve the quality of life of children, young people and senior citizens. The foundation builds on more than 215 years of experience and social competence, which is reflected in a wide range of care and support services. These include modern childcare and youth welfare facilities as well as comprehensive elderly care services that meet the respective needs and challenges of the various phases of life[1].
A key value of the foundation is social and intergenerational cohesion. Inspired by the founder Fürstin Pauline, whose visionary commitment to early childhood education and care in particular has received worldwide recognition, the foundation continues to pursue the goal of promoting education, care and social participation as the basis for a successful life. Its work is characterized by Christian-ethical principles, non-profit status and a deep sense of responsibility for society[1][3][4].
In the area of sustainability, the Fürstin-Pauline-Stiftung is committed to promoting social sustainability by creating structures that enable long-term social participation and inclusion. The focus is particularly on creating safe, development-promoting environments for children, young people and older people. The foundation also pays attention to the responsible use of resources in its internal organization and promotes the sustainable development of its facilities and programs in order to ensure a lasting impact on society.
In addition, the foundation operates educational institutions, such as the Fürstin-Pauline-Schule in Detmold, which was founded in 1991 and continues the founder's legacy in contemporary educational offerings. This school is an example of the foundation's commitment to understanding and implementing education as the key to social participation[3].
In summary, the Fürstin-Pauline-Stiftung is an experienced, non-profit company with over two centuries of social responsibility. Its broad range of services in childcare, youth and elderly care is based on a historical role model and modern social concepts that focus on sustainability and social justice. The foundation thus makes a valuable contribution to the social infrastructure and to strengthening social cohesion in Detmold and the Lippe region[1][4].
