The main purpose of the foundation is to alleviate human distress both domestically and internationally. It primarily focuses on the following areas: poverty, hunger, drinking water, medical care, housing and clothing adapted to the climate, persecution for ethical, political, or religious reasons, basic education, etc. Additionally, as a secondary purpose, the foundation contributes to responsible interaction with animals and the natural environment, including areas such as research and education, animal and nature conservation. The main and secondary purposes and the relationship between these purposes are to be further elaborated in a regulation (see Art. 9).