FRIEDRICH-EBERT-STIFTUNG Promoting Democracy, Peace and Social Justice PAKISTAN OFFICE Friedrich Ebert Origin, Values and Aims The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung(FES) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to the principles and values of social democracy and the labor movement. The FES was founded in 1925 as a political legacy of Friedrich Ebert who was the first democratically elected president of Germany. Inspired by Ebert's ideals of shaping politics in the spirit of freedom, solidarity and social justice, the Foundation has continued to incorporate such ethos in its programs for political education, international cooperation as well as scholarship programs and research. The underlying aims of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in its diverse areas are: n strengthening democratic institutions and civil society, n enhancing political participation and pluralism, n striving for social justice and the respect for human rights, n supporting an independent and competent media, n promoting peace and non-violent conflict resolution at domestic and international level, n contributing to international understanding and cooperation.