Friends of Waldorf Education (Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners e.V.) support initiatives for independent education world-wide. We have actively promoted Waldorf education and freedom within the education system since 1971. We support Waldorf kindergartens, Waldorf schools, other educational initiatives, curative education and social therapeutic institutions as well social work projects.

Important facts about us in brief

• Each year we pass on more than 4 million Euros in donations to over 200 projects.
• We pass on 100% of the donations.
• Projects co-financed by the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development with around 350.000 Euro per year.
• Around 1,000 members (individuals and institutions).
  
  
• Reports from all over the world, contact with around 400 institutions worldwide.
• Free newsletter twice a year.
• Online services (extensive link list, proposals for class projects, job market...).
• Individual sponsorships (around 400 sponsorships for 30 schools).
• Voluntary services for around 500 young people per year.