Benefactor
Creating values that will advance society for years to come
Siemens’ social commitment extends all the way back to the year of the company’s founding 170 years ago. With the aim of creating values for these societies, Siemens AG carries out corporate citizenship activities at 190 locations throughout the world.
The international Siemens Stiftung was founded in 2008 by Siemens AG as an independent charitable organization. Its work complements the company’s activities. With an endowment fund of €390 million, we carry out long-term projects independently of the company, which are aimed at making a sustainable contribution to social development.
Technology and entrepreneurship – the legacy of our founder – play a special role in our work, while helping us to create opportunities for social and economic participation. Thereby, it is essential to have the courage to venture into unknown territories, encourage personal initiative, and systematically focus on the benefits to society.
»The worth of an individual as he relates to himself and fellow human beings is measured by what he does for others.«
A global network of Siemens corporate foundations
Besides Siemens Stiftung there are six more Siemens foundations around the world, all integrated into the Global Alliance of Siemens Foundations. The Siemens foundations in Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Denmark, France, and the US work at national level, while Siemens Stiftung, with its head office in Germany, works internationally. We collaborate on a number of projects using an integrative approach and generate synergy effects locally and internationally.
USA: Siemens Foundation
→ Established in 1998
→ Dedicated to promote educational outreach in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to advance workforce development and education initiatives
→ The programs are narrowing the opportunity gap for young people in STEM careers, and supporting today’s STEM workforce and tomorrow’s scientists and engineers
Denmark: Siemensfonden
→ Established in 1964 in Copenhagen
→ Scholarships for bachelor and master theses in natural sciences and engineering
France: Siemens Fondation
→ Established in 2002 in St. Denis near Paris
→ Focused on the social integration of disadvantaged people through health and housing programs
Germany: Siemens Stiftung
→ Established in 2009 in Munich
→ Projects in Development Cooperation, Education, and Culture working areas
→ International work with focus on countries in Africa, Latin America, and Europe
Colombia: Fundación Siemens
→ Established in 2006 in Bogotá
→ Supports projects that improve basic needs, supports STEM education, and strengthen social organizations
→ Promotes sustainable development in Colombia
Brazil: Fundação Siemens
→ Established in 1986 in São Paulo
→ Contribute to Brazil’s development as a social transforming agent
→ Initiatives focused on improvement of educational system and promotion of innovative basic technologies use
Argentina: Fundación Siemens
→ Established in 2009 in Buenos Aires
→ Supports projects in the areas of education, basic needs, art, culture, social welfare assistance and environment
Danmark: Siemensfonden
→ Established in 1964 in Copenhagen
→ Scholarships for bachelor and master theses in natural sciences and engineering
France: Siemens Fondation
→ Established in 2002 in St. Denis near Paris
→ Focused on the social integration of disadvantaged people through health and housing programs
Germany: Siemens Stiftung
→ Established in 2009 in Munich
→ Projects in the fields Development Cooperation & Social Entrepreneurship, Education, and Culture
→ International work with focus on countries in Africa, Latin America, and Europe
USA: Siemens Foundation
→ Established in 1998
→ Dedicated to promote educational outreach in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to advance workforce development and education initiatives
→ The programs are narrowing the opportunity gap for young people in STEM careers, and supporting today’s STEM workforce and tomorrow’s scientists and engineers
Colombia: Fundación Siemens
→ Established in 2006 in Bogotá
→ Supports projects that improve basic needs, support MINT education and strengthen social organizations
→ Promotes sustainable development in Colombia
Brazil: Fundação Siemens
→ Established in 1986 in São Paulo
→ Contribute to Brazil’s development as a social transforming agent
→ Initiatives focused on improvement of educational system and promotion of innovative basic technologies use
Argentina: Fundación Siemens
→ Established in 2009 in Buenos Aires
→ Supports projects in the areas of education, basic needs, art, culture, social welfare assistance and environment