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.