established in 2003 , erste foundation has a history stretching back 190 years to the year 1819 when it was founded as the erste sterreichische spar casse in vienna .
rooted in our history as a social enterprise and financial service provider , erste foundation recognises that contemporary society faces huge challenges and that for a new and united europe to work , integration is crucial  and that means uniting the economic , cultural and social capital of our region .
we develop ideas and concepts to increase social participation and to ensure that no - one is left out , whatever their circumstances  which in turn creates stable , effective and fairer societies .
we want to work against prejudice and nationalism , to integrate thinking and living across borders , and make these experiences accessible , particularly to the young generation .
we intend to play an active role in giving people opportunities to increase their understanding of each other . therefore , erste foundation has supported research projects that concern themselves with the effects of societal transformation processes : in particular we have been looking at the effects that demographic changes will have on the long - term care needs of elderly people in central and eastern europe . from this
, we intend to develop policy recommendations for decision makers in civil society , economy and politics .
 introductionestablished in 2003 , erste foundation has a history stretching back 190 years to the year 1819 when it was founded as the erste sterreichische spar casse in vienna . 
 rooted in our history as a social enterprise and financial service provider , erste foundation recognises that contemporary society faces huge challenges and that for a new and united europe to work , integration is crucial  and that means uniting the economic , cultural and social capital of our region.descriptionwe develop ideas and concepts to increase social participation and to ensure that no - one is left out , whatever their circumstances  which in turn creates stable , effective and fairer societies.european integration is important to us . 
 we want to work against prejudice and nationalism , to integrate thinking and living across borders , and make these experiences accessible , particularly to the young generation.projectswe intend to play an active role in giving people opportunities to increase their understanding of each other . therefore , erste foundation has supported research projects that concern themselves with the effects of societal transformation processes : in particular we have been looking at the effects that demographic changes will have on the long - term care needs of elderly people in central and eastern europe . from this 
 , we intend to develop policy recommendations for decision makers in civil society , economy and politics . 
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