Mission statement and history

Mission statement

The purpose of the ‘Youth Crossing Boundaries’ foundation is to give as many young people as possible the opportunity to receive an education so that they can use their strength, talents, hope, faith and love to help build a new global community. No young person should have to go hungry or not be able to go to school.

It is about supporting external needs such as food, clothing, housing and work as well as promoting inner necessities such as schooling, intellectual, spiritual, cultural and social education. Young people of different cultures and religions should meet each other and contribute to the development and strengthening of friendly relations between peoples and religions and thus to peacekeeping.

One example is St Timothy. He was discovered and encouraged by the apostle Paul. Approached by him in his home town of Lystra, he was prepared to set off with St Paul into an uncertain future. He got to know different cultures and countries, travelled with Paul to Europe, suffered the dangers of travelling and the persecutions of the people with him, and went to prison with Paul. Timothy's courage can be a role model for young people. Through his willingness, Timothy eventually became responsible for the leadership of the Christians of Ephesus.

History

The foundation was set up by Father Martin Rupprecht in 2002 on the occasion of his 10th anniversary as a priest. It sees itself as an individual aid organisation and a supplement to the large aid organisations.

A branch was established in Dar es Salaam in 2021. This enables us to coordinate aid on the ground.

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