WE&ME Foundation

WE&ME Stiftung

Vienna, Austria

HealthMedical research

Grant-making foundationFounded 2020International reach

Profile last updated: May 5, 2026

About

Founded in 2020, WE&ME Foundation is a grant-making foundation based in Vienna, Austria working on health, medical research.

The WE&ME Foundation is a Vienna-based foundation founded in 2020 by the Ströck family. It funds research into ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) with the aim of developing effective treatments and a cure. The foundation also raises public awareness of the disease, advocates for recognition, education and better care, and supports people affected by ME/CFS and their families. It funds research at an international level and is advised by scientific, medical and patient advisory boards. It was originally self-financed and now relies on donations.

Location

Vienna, Austria

Founded

2020

Organisation type

Grant-making foundation

Legal form

Stiftung

Legal name

WE&ME Stiftung

Focus areas

ME/CFSchronic fatigue syndromemedical researchpatient supportresearch fundingawareness

Languages

ENDE

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMedical research

Works for

PatientsFamilies

How they work

Grant-makingAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Programmes

ME/CFS Fellowships

Medical research

Fellowships for ME/CFS research, with the 2026 awards announced on the foundation's site.

Guardians4ME

Health

Community initiative in which supporters act as personal guardians for people affected by ME/CFS, with members contributing time and creative work to the foundation.