We are committed to the success and well-being of children and young people in Luxembourg and strive for equity of opportunity.
We consider education a driving force for societal progress and support civil society’s commitment to education.
People learn everywhere and at all times. Therefore, we adopt the Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung’s (DKJS 2012: Praxishandbuch) broad definition of education, which distinguishes between formal, non-formal, informal and wild education.
The hierarchically structured and chronologically organised mandatory school and university system that leads to certificates and diplomas.
We recognise exceptional individuals and initiatives in the educational field. The flowerpot refers to a trophy, a sign of recognition awarded for outstanding efforts.
Various optional educational activities that are offered by institutions, clubs and associations.
We initiate new projects and solutions in the educational field. The watering can refers to the act of watering to make something grow. For new initiatives and projects to emerge, it takes time, measured watering and constant care.
We organise meetings, forums and debates to address current educational challenges. The warming metaphor of the campfire refers to the gathering around a fireplace to discuss, listen and get inspired.
We connect people, associations and initiatives to support the educational cause. The mushroom refers to this network. Like mushrooms connected by underground linkages, we bring together people and initiatives.
Any unplanned and unintentional educational process determined by daily life amid family, friends, school, work and leisure.
Spontaneous and sometimes risky actions that are part of children and young people's normal evolution.
Founded in March 2018, our origins date back to 2016 when a handful of people from civil society came together, united by their commitment to the educational cause. Fuelled by the integration and training challenges faced by Luxembourg’s education system, they decided to take action and, inspired by initiatives from abroad, founded an independent, agile body capable of acting quickly. UP_FOUNDATION was born!
Many thanks to our founding members: Jacky Beck, Philippe Depoorter, Jan Glas, Anne Goldenberg, Julia Gregor, Sonia Hoffmann, Liz Kremer-Rauchs, Françoise Lavabre-Bertrand, Cecilia Rodriguez, Tun Ruppert, Raymond Schadeck, Lynn Schammel, David Schrieberg, Joseph Tomassini, Paulo Tomas, François Turk, Jean Wagner, and Christianne Wickler.
