Fonds Gesundes Österreich

Fonds Gesundes Österreich was founded in 1998 on the basis of a law specially passed to enable its creation. This approach is considered a model to follow internationally. Literally translated the organization’s name means “Fund for a Healthy Austria”. Its abbreviation is “FGÖ”. Effective from August 1st 2006 the FGÖ is a subsiduary of the Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (Health Austria Ltd).

We support the following in the health promotion field:

• practical and research projects,
• structural development,
• continuing training and networking.

There are a number of important tasks that go along with the above: Through information, public education and PR work we seek to make as many people as possible aware of health promotion and prevention. As a central institution for health promotion, we also support activities in the diverse community of self-help organizations. All these tasks are funded by the government with an annual budget of € 7.25 million.

Read on to find out how Fonds Gesundes Österreich is structured, about the responsibilities of its governing bodies – the FGÖ Board, the Project Advisory Committee and the Administrative Office – and about the people who make up those bodies.