The founder, Werner Erkes, can look back on successful years as a designer and entrepreneur. He is aware that this was not possible solely because of his personal talents or achievements. In addition to luck, which of course always plays a role, the decisive factors were the opportunities he was given in childhood and youth in the form of a good upbringing and unrestricted access to an excellent education system.

a) the promotion of regionally, nationally and internationally active tax-exempt corporations that work to improve family and/or institutional education for socially disadvantaged persons and, by supporting educational opportunities, enable those affected to reduce their own social ills. 
 
b) To support persons in need by enabling them to access and participate in educational opportunities.

c) supporting people in need (both young people and older people) through other appropriate measures, such as providing free or low-cost housing in properties managed by the foundation, for example.
 
All persons involved are volunteers. Income and donations are used exclusively for direct project support. Costs for travel etc. are borne privately by the actors.