The Danube Swabian Foundation of the USA, Inc.

Welcome Fellow Countrymen and Friends of the Danube Swabians

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About The Danube Swabian Foundation of the USA, Inc.

"The Arrival of the Danube Swabians in the Banat" - oil painting by Stefan Jäger

Our Purpose

The Danube Swabian Foundation fosters, supports and encourages the preservation of the customs, traditions, literature, culture and history of the Danube-Swaben people (Germanic people of Southeastern Europe). The foundation was founded in 1982 and is active from coast to coast in providing moral and financial support. Its long-range goal is to help maintain thriving Danube Swabian organizations in the U.S.

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The Danube Swabian Foundation of the USA, Inc. Programs

Here’s How We Help

Kulturpreis

The cultural award was created to show appreciation of the Foundation for all the cultural work which the recipients of this award have performed.

Jugendlager

This event is an opportunity for our youth to learn and experience all that our culture has to offer. This is an event that the Foundation supports and offers financial assistance.

Oma Abt Award

This award is sponsered by the Foundation with the Abt Family in memory of Maria Abt.

Travel

The Danube Swabian organizations have had many opportunities to travel for various cultural experiences. Some of these experiences are Welttreffens, cultural exchanges, and dance tours to name a few. The Foundation supports these experiences.