The Zoran Djindjic Foundation was established on 15 December 2003, following the tragic assassination of Serbia’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, with the aim of preserving the memory of his life, work, and the values he stood for. The initiative to found the Foundation was launched by his closest associates and friends, and the Foundation is headed by Ms Ružica Pavlović Đinđić.

The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the ideas of modernization, openness, education, and responsibility through projects that encourage political culture, regional cooperation, and the professional development of young people. Its goals include supporting scientific research in the social sciences, advancing education and democracy, promoting knowledge exchange with the world, and publishing in line with these values.

Since 2004, the Foundation has implemented numerous projects that promote the legacy of Zoran Djindjic, support education, professional training, and foster regional cooperation.

Its most prominent projects include:

The Zoran Djindjic Internship Programme of German Business

Launched in 2004, this programme gives young people from Serbia and the region the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships in Germany. Until 2025, more than 1.000 scholarship holders have completed placements in over 260 German companies. The programme was concluded on December 31, 2025, with the return of the 22nd generation of interns from Germany.

Alumni Club

The Alumni Club brings together former scholarship holders from the German, Austrian, and Italian programmes. Through seminars, lectures, and knowledge exchange, the club fosters professional networking, cooperation, and the development of young leaders in a spirit of trust, tolerance, and responsibility.

Regional School of Political Philosophy “Dr Zoran Djindjic”

This programme brings together young people from the region to promote Dr Djindjic’s political legacy and to deepen their understanding of political philosophy, the rule of law, and contemporary democracy.

Belgrade–Konstanz Summer School

In cooperation with the University of Konstanz, Germany, and the Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade, this summer school gathered students from Serbia and Germany to engage in dialogue on European integration, democracy, and regional cooperation.

Travel to Knowledge – Talent Support

Through this project, the Foundation provided financial support to students participating in international conferences and seminars, promoting mobility and connections with academic institutions around the world.

Selected Works of Zoran Djindjic Series

In cooperation with the National Library of Serbia, the Foundation published five books comprising Djindjic’s philosophical and political writings, as well as previously unpublished materials, shedding further light on his intellectual legacy.