Our Guiding Principles
The Robert Bosch Stiftung:
- Executes its founder's will in a contemporary form;
- Promotes public welfare and the development of civil society;
- Is politically and denominationally independent and dedicated to the democratic community;
- Tackles social challenges;
- Makes forward-looking suggestions and puts them into practice in an exemplary manner;
- Is open to change, works flexibly, and acts in a practice-oriented manner;
- Encourages people to take responsibility and assists them in doing so;
- helps people help themselves;
- Supports people with its own programs and bodies, and funds model projects run by other organizations;
- Fosters understanding between different nations and cultures through exchanges and cooperation;
- Informs the public about its objectives, its instruments of promotion, and the use of its assets;
- Collaborates and maintains contact with partners to fulfill shared goals;
- Uses its assets responsibly and efficiently and expects its partners to do likewise;
- Develops quality standards and aligns its actions with these standards.