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No. 11,563 in German

stiftungen

"Stiftungen" in English means "foundations" or "endowments."

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  • Die Stiftungen unterstützen unterprivilegierte Kinder mit Bildungsprogrammen.

    The foundations support underprivileged children with educational programs.

    The word 'Stiftungen' is the plural form of 'Stiftung', which means 'foundation' in the sense of an organization that typically supports charitable causes.

  • Viele Stiftungen engagieren sich für den Umwelt- und Naturschutz.

    Many foundations are committed to environmental and nature conservation.

    Here, 'Stiftungen' is used to denote organizations working for specific causes, demonstrating its application in contexts referring to organized groups.

  • Er plant, eine der größten Stiftungen für minderbemittelte Familien zu gründen.

    He plans to establish one of the largest foundations for underprivileged families.

    In this context, 'Stiftungen' highlights the idea of creating establishments aimed at providing support, underlining its role in institutional charity work.

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