Alfred Landecker Foundation

The Alfred Landecker Foundation exists to defend open and liberal societies and strengthen democratic institutions that safeguard our freedoms. It was founded in 2019 in response to the rising trends of populism, nationalism, antisemitism, hatred towards minorities and skepticism towards democratic institutions. The Foundation acknowledges the role these critical developments have played in the past and, crucially, aims to raise awareness of the conditions that paved the way for and enabled the Holocaust to occur. The foundation is dedicated to combat antisemitism, protect minorities and strengthen the democratic framework in the here and now. It believes the lessons of the past should be more than just hollow platitudes and is committed to turning those lessons into active engagement in the present and in the future. To support and drive such engagement it joins forces with innovative partners who share its values and approach to help create a future in which citizens can get involved and have the space and knowledge to disagree. It funds projects that give individuals leeway to act and make a lasting impact and it is prepared to take risks and pick unconventional methods and partnerships in order to make this happen. The Foundation was founded by the Reimann family, the major shareholders of JAB Company, who will initially support the Foundation with 250 million euros over the next ten years. It is made up of a Foundation Team that drives the operational and strategic activities as well as a Governing Council and an Academic Board – comprised of globally renowned experts in a variety of fields. The Council and the Board supervise the foundation’s programs and activities. More details on them and the Foundation can be viewed on the website – https://www.alfredlandecker.org/en/.