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Media Contact:
Ernst J. Leffelaar
Chairman of the Board
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51427 Bergisch Gladbach
Telephone: +49 2204 63 8 22
Email: info@eine-welt-stiftung.de
More than 20 years ago, citizens from the Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis had a crazy idea: Let’s establish a foundation and use the proceeds to fund development aid projects in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. We all live in
On October 31, 2025, the era of Frank Stein as mayor of Bergisch Gladbach came to an end – and already he has a new task! The board of trustees of the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg unanimously elected him as a new member of the supervisory board.
In the 19 years of its existence, the foundation has been able to fund a total of 30 projects in developing countries, some of them several times. Most of the projects came – as a form of good cooperation – from
Many people came despite the gloomy autumn weather to hear the renowned pianist, composer, and music educator Carmen Daniela on November 14, 2023 at the Kippekausen Tent Church, including Mayor Frank Stein and the honorary citizen Roswitha.
In the 17 years of its existence, the Rhein-Berg Eine-Welt-Stiftung has been able to support a total of 33 projects in developing countries. Most of the projects came – as a form of good cooperation – from the Kreis der
“Die Daktiker“ is the oldest teaching comedy troupe in Germany. They have been performing since 1984 (first as a men’s trio under the name „August-Bebel-Combo“, later as „die drei daktiker“), since 1995 as a quartet. Until 1998 they performed in two groups:
Further press releases
6 May 2012
Apple Blossom Festival promotes peaceful coexistence in society
29 April 2012
Deutsche Welle Choir performs for a good cause
11 April 2012
Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg celebrates five years
1 February 2012
Extraordinary political theatre for a good cause
15 September 2011
Playing for a good cause – Fifth charity bridge tournament
13 September 2011
Even small steps lead to the goal – measures to increase foundation assets
7 December 2010
Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg breaks the 100,000-Euro mark
3rd November 2010
Good stitches for the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
12th October 2010
Charity Bridge Tournament of the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg enters its third round
5 October 2010
Supermarkets donated €3,000 to the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
25 August 2010
Donations of 2,215 Euros for the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
16 June 2010
Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg supports street children project in Vietnam
6 April 2010
€5,365 for the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
19 January 2010
New Year's Blessing for the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
9 December 2009
Ein-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg celebrates a successful year
9 November 2009
A trump for a good cause
20 October 2009
The Otto Reutter evening was a complete success
14 October 2009
„Travelling“ and „Stinging“ for a good cause
8th October 2009
Berlin accent in favour of the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
24 June 2009
Self-help with coffee and cake
29 January 2009
Kindergarten for Bedouin children is ready
12 January 2009
Foundation assets increased by 11 percent
2nd December 2008
Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg and Nikolaus join forces
7 November 2008
Charity Bridge a resounding success
8 August 2008
1,000 Euros go to Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
19 May 2008
Supermarkets support the Eine-Welt-Stiftung Rhein-Berg
Press reports about the foundation
Berlin directness
Franz from 01.10.2009
Supermarkets are proactively involved
Cologne City Anzeiger of 07/10/2009
Private kindergarten for Bedouins
Rhein-Berg-Online 11.02.2009
A kindergarten of its own for Bedouin children
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger of 12.02.2009
Foundation helps where it's needed
Bergisches Handelsblatt of 29.01.2009
Foundation assets increased by 11 percent
rbk-direct from 14.01.2009
Charity Bridge a resounding success
GL Compact 01.12.2008
Charity Bridge a resounding success
rbk-direkt of 10.11.2008
Grant for proactive women
findo from 09.04.2008
Lots of music at Sander Sommer
Rhein-Berg Online from 15.08.2008
Sander Summer is happening
Franz from 13.08.2009
Tea and honey for microcredits
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger of 22.05.2008
Tea and honey for microcredits
Rhein-Berg-Online from 22.05.2008
Supermarkets support Eine-Welt-Stiftung
rbk-direct from 21.05.2008
Tea and honey for small loans
Leverkusener Anzeiger from 21.05.2008
Help with biscuits and coffee
Bergische Landeszeitung, 21/05/2008
Tea and honey for microcredits
Rhein-Sieg-Anzeiger of 16 May 2008
Gift for the Eine-Welt-Stiftung
Bergisches Handelsblatt, 27.12.2009