Gerhard Fischer was born in 1966 and grew up in Lower Franconia in Bavaria/Germany. His study of Political Science and History led him to Heidelberg. After the degree as M.A. as well as several jobs as a driver and construction worker he went to Bochum/Germany, where he enrolled and finished the postgraduate study 'Master in Humanitarian Assistance'. This paved the way for his career to work for aid agencies.During his assignments abroad he completed his third degree as MSc of Development Management. In addition, he married and lives nowadays in North Black Forest/Germany.