Foster the democratic and civic education of the German people on the basis of Christianity; promote education, popular and vocational training, including scholarships for students, in particular by opening up access to an academic training for gifted people with the appropriate character; foster the academic sector, especially by means of conducting academic studies; foster international attitudes and understanding between nationalities and to promote European unification, especially by inviting foreign groups and supporting journeys abroad; sponsor cultural aims, especially to promote the preservation and maintenance of cultural works; promote the preservation of monuments; promote development aid.

Bring important ideas to the centre of American life, strengthen international understanding, and foster innovation and leadership in academic, policy, religious and art communities.

The BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt promotes responsible leadership and inspires leaders worldwide to work towards a peaceful, just and sustainable future.

Empower cross cultural, interfaith networks of American student-scholar-activists with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of this strategically vital region that is in the midst of a tumultuous transition; promote students' interaction with a broad spectrum of Middle Eastern cultures and perspectives, particularly in the fields of religious understanding, social entrepreneurialism and conflict transformation to fortify their role as thought leaders and informed actors on the front lines of hope, empathy, and enlightened self interest.

Strengthen international understanding and co-existence through the exchange of ideas, people, culture, and religion; promote inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue; promote intra-religious dialogue; challenge extremism, and promote mainstream voices.

Inspire, equip and connect people to address world needs, starting with themselves.

Shape national approaches to transitional justice and reconciliation in Africa by drawing on community intelligence as well as macro-trend research and comparative analysis.

Commit to providing Africa with policy options based on result-oriented research while building capacities and intervening in conflicts spots to enable Africa emerge as a secure, peaceful and democratic continent where the principles of the rule of law and human dignity are respected.

Facilitate knowledge of Islam, through courses, conferences, and exhibitions; inform the public about the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural heritage of the Islamic civilisation, participating in current debates within the Muslim world; participate in the public debate in French society, acting as an interface with public administrations, the media, the research and education community, and civil society; encourage intercultural dialogue, working in partnership with Muslim institutions and mosques, promoting dialogue between cultures and religions, especially with Jews and Christians.

Support a regional inter-religious Asian movement for justice and transformation that focuses on marginalised communities, confront the roots of violence, promote justice in the economic, political, and social spheres.