The Konrad Adenauer
Foundation
25 Years in Israel
The Konrad Adenauer
Foundation, named after the first Federal Chancellor of Germany, is a German
political foundation, which operates in nearly 100 countries in order to promote
peace, freedom, democracy, and justice. Close in its aims to the Christian
Democratic Union of Germany, the Adenauer Foundation, however, operates
independently in every respect.
The Foundation has been
active in Israel since 1980, supporting many projects. Our challenges include:
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Peaceful co-existence
among the nations and the people of this sorely afflicted region.
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The defense and
strengthening of democracy and the rule of law in Israel.
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The improvement of
relations between Israel, Germany and Europe.
To achieve these objectives,
the Foundation is cooperating with 35 Israeli, as well as Israeli—Palestinian
partners. Following are examples from our program.
Meetings between Israelis
and Palestinians: Joint educational projects have been and are still taking
place even in the most difficult times. Through these activities, we establish a
non-violent and stable dialogue with the Arab neighbors, which we consider the
best foundation for a secure future for Israel.
Support for minorities in
Israel: With the Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation at the
Tel-Aviv University we want to help reduce tensions among the different
population sectors. Through our cooperation with the Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev and, particularly, with the Center for Bedouin Studies and
Development, we contribute to improving the living conditions of the Bedouin
people and support the Negev as well as the whole South of the country.
We believe in a future
without conflict and strive for this goal.
Dr. Lars Hänsel
Director of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation,
Jerusalem
