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The Beisheim Stiftung, founded by the German-Swiss entrepreneur Otto Beisheim, is a non-profit organization based in Germany and Switzerland. The foundation is committed to promoting and developing projects that support people in realizing their potential and taking an active role in the community.
The Beisheim Stiftung focuses on four central themes:
The main mission of the Beisheim Stiftung is to enable people to realize their potential and lead a self-determined life. The foundation places great value on collaborative design and impact-oriented action. It strives to develop new solutions for societal challenges and to further develop proven ideas to achieve measurable impact[2][5].
The Beisheim Stiftung is committed to bringing about sustainable and long-term changes in society. It develops and promotes projects that have not only short-term but also long-term positive effects. By collaborating with partners from various sectors of society, the foundation aims to scale and sustainably establish project ideas. A particular focus is on promoting education and health to support a healthy and educated population[1][2].
Otto Beisheim, the founder of Metro AG and a successful entrepreneur, left his fortune to the two identically named foundations in Germany and Switzerland. These foundations continue his philanthropic legacy and are committed to the further development of society. Beisheim's commitment to charitable causes is reflected in the long-standing support of institutions such as WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, which is among the most prestigious business schools in Europe[3][4].
The Beisheim Stiftung remains an important player in the field of non-profit work by promoting innovative and effective projects and supporting active participation in society.
