The foundation’s new look and feel

Nov. 2020

The PATRIZIA Foundation has repositioned itself with the aim of giving even more children the chance of a better future. Since our formation in 1999, we have helped more than 220,000 children and young people – through medical care, children’s homes or access to education at our schools. We have developed further. And we express this development with our new brand.

„With a clear positioning of the foundation, we are pursuing new ambitious goals. In doing so, we are focusing on professionalism and even more internationality.”

Angelika Jacobi, 
Chairwoman of the Board and Executive Director
PATRIZIA Foundation

Individuality of children – diversity of hearts 

With the new name – PATRIZIA Foundation – and the associated claim “Building better futures” we are building the bridge to our mission: to provide access to education for many children and young people. We care about every single child – we want to give them all the chance of a better life. Because only if a child is allowed to learn, it has the chance of a self-determined life and can pass on this knowledge.

We visualise this – with a logo in which we bring the heart to life. It stands for the diversity of the hearts of all the children we accommodate, care for and teach. From Sondoveni to Buyamba to Dhoksan, we let them draw a heart for us – to become part of the whole picture.

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Creating value for generations with CSR partners 

Due to the changes in society, sustainable economic activity and social commitment are becoming increasingly important for companies as well. With individual CSR solutions and strong, partnership-based networks, the PATRIZIA Foundation offers added value for companies.  “Together with our partners, we thus create value for generations,” adds Angelika Jacobi.

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A Musical Programme with Lasting Impact

Young musicians from the MiSST programme welcomed guest with an opening performance.

Throughout the evening, the students further captivated guests with their performances, including Adoration by Florence Price and selected pieces from The Phantom of the Opera.  

An Evening of Shared Vision and Personal Stories

In his welcoming speech, founder Wolfgang Egger talked about the importance of investing in young people and creating opportunities that allow them to thrive — academically, personally and socially. Ambassador Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber delivered a passionate speech on the importance of protecting arts education in the UK, particularly at a time when music and creative subjects continue to face significant cuts within the school system. He spoke movingly about the responsibility to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to creativity, culture and music education.

Chairwoman of the Board Astrid Gabler, together with Board Member James Muir, reflected on their recent visit to one of the programme’s partner schools. James shared how deeply a passionate music teacher had influenced him during his own school years and how this experience continues to shape his belief in the importance of the support in education infrastructure. 

Rachel Landon, CEO MiSST, brought the programme vividly to life through inspiring footage and powerful stories from participating students, offering guests a meaningful glimpse into the daily impact of the initiative.

 

One of the evening’s most memorable moments came from Rain Spiegel-Johnson, a former participant of the programme, who shared her personal story and reflected on the impact music education has had on her life. Growing up in a low-income household, opportunities to take part in extracurricular arts education were often out of reach, leaving her feeling excluded from experiences many others could access. Through MiSST, however, she discovered a creativity and confidence that had long remained hidden.

Speaking about her experience, she described music not only as a form of artistic expression, but also as a powerful sense of belonging:

“Through music, I discovered not only artistry, but the profound feeling of being part of an ensemble so unified, disciplined and unwaveringly beautiful.”

She also emphasized the broader importance of the programme, calling MiSST “an outstanding microcosm for the future of music and the arts in this country.”

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and our Ambassador, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, for the “Thrive Cubed with Music” evening in support of music education in the UK — and for your shared commitment to creating new opportunities for young people through the power of music!

PATRIZIA Music Programme

With the PATRIZIA Music Programme, the PATRIZIA Foundation continues its commitment to educational support and equal opportunities across Europe. The programme was established to provide children and young people from disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom with access to high-quality music education and to open new pathways for their personal and academic development. In partnership with MiSST, the programme supports schools in Morecambe and Manchester by providing classical musical instruments, professional music tuition and regular performance opportunities. Over the course of three years, the PATRIZIA Foundation is funding 300 instruments, creating long-term access to cultural education and helping young people build brighter futures through the transformative power of music.

PATRIZIA Music Programme