About us

Kurt Lewin Foundation is an independent civil public interest organization. Our associates are engaged in social sciences. In our Foundation

• ideas, opinions and arguments of associates are integrated into the professional tasks and decision making through democratic discussion

• our staff are aware of the fact that their daily job aims to reach the goals of the Foundation

• the atmosphere in which we do our job provides an attractive background to strive with the possible difficulties

• high quality work is a major expectation

• the opportunity for professional development is provided

• associates are open to the constructive criticism of each other and the stakeholders

• trainees, volunteers and subcontractors are all appreciated co-workers for whom we provide the conditions needed to perform and execute at a high level of quality in our common projects

• our staff members are proud to belong to the Foundation and of the job done by them

 

core values:

• variegation

• cooperation

• critical approach

• innovation

• professionalism

• transparency

• optimism

 

Our Mission

 

The Kurt Lewin Foundation contributes to the consolidation of a democratic society based on responsibility and co-operation.

 

Our Objectives

 

Kurt Lewin Foundation aims to strengthen social dialogue, increase civic activity and encourage social investments through

• collecting and promoting objective social and civic knowledge to a wide audience

• drawing attention to social prejudices and dealing with them

• uncovering community problems and identifying the possible solutions by involving those concerned

• encouraging the empowerment of disadvantaged groups

• fostering encounters of citizens of different backgrounds with a positive outcome

• supporting co-operation beyond different groups or sectors

• improving communication and democratic functions of various organizations

 

Our Foundation does not aim to:

 

• provide ad hoc interest representation

• blame any individual or group, or seek to identify scapegoats

• participate in action that may serve party political purposes.

 

Our target groups:

 

Primary target group:

Our primary target group includes professionals and other people engaged in work in organizations/institutions who may exercise a multiplier-effect through their profession:

• school citizens (teachers, parents, students),

• business leaders,

• leaders of civil organizations,

• responsible, active citizens, opinion shapers, people ready for democratic co-operation at community level.

 

Secondary target group:

Our secondary target group includes the social groups affected by the work and efforts of the above professionals:

• students in tertiary education,

• employees of business organizations,

• employees of civil organizations,

• disadvantaged people.