International funderBased in Germany

AWO Stiftung Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen, GermanyWebsite

About AWO Stiftung Gelsenkirchen

AWO Stiftung Gelsenkirchen appears to be a local charitable foundation connected to the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) in Gelsenkirchen, supporting community-based social welfare work in the city and surrounding area. Its likely priorities center on helping people facing disadvantage, strengthening local social services, and backing practical initiatives that improve quality of life for children, families, older adults, and other vulnerable groups. Because it is rooted in a regional welfare organization, it is probably most interested in hands-on, place-based projects rather than large national programs.

Focus Areas

Local Social WelfareChild and Family SupportElder Care and Senior ServicesPoverty Relief and Basic NeedsCommunity Integration and Inclusion

Giving Approach

Likely gives locally focused, mission-aligned support through the AWO network, with grants or project funding tied to social service initiatives rather than open, broad-based competitions. Public information is limited, so the pattern appears to be relationship-driven and regional, with modest to moderate support for specific projects.

How to approach this funder

Check whether the foundation accepts direct requests or only supports projects connected to AWO Gelsenkirchen and its partner organizations. If approaching them, emphasize local impact in Gelsenkirchen, clear social outcomes, and alignment with AWO’s welfare mission; available information suggests they may prefer targeted, partnership-based proposals over unsolicited general appeals.

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