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What is the current situation in Germany's schools? What challenges are teachers facing and what needs do they see?

How can we reduce inequalities and properly address injustices?

The Robert Bosch Stiftung was founded in 1964. What has it achieved since then? A look back.

Local peacebuilding aims to strengthen peace processes through local activism.

The Robert Bosch Stiftung is turning 60 - find out more about Robert Bosch's legacy, the history of the Foundation and our mission. We will also keep you up to date on...

20 schools are hoping to win the German School Award 2024. Read who the TOP 20 schools are.

Going up against racism also means reflecting on one’s own role in the social power structure. An article by staff of our Foundation.

Two students report on how educational equality works and why everyone has good learning opportunities at their school.

Farmers across Europe are on the warpath in the biggest and most successful farmers' protests of recent decades. In her guest article on Tagesspiegel.de, Senior Expert...

Power sharing aims to make power structures more fair. Project participants share their experiences.

This is the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Find out here how we are continuing our support for Ukraine.

A healthcare center in Berlin-Neukölln is making health and social services more accessible, more fair.

As a global climate offender, our diet is part of the public discourse. Why politicians are now called upon and what changes are needed.

Hundreds of thousands are taking to the streets these weeks to protest against the shift to the right. And there are even more ways to strengthen democracy.  

A look ahead to the Munich Security Conference and our focus on the conflict in the Sahel region.

Seven concrete things we can do to take action for democracy—compiled by the Democracy Team at the Robert Bosch Stiftung.

Anasuya Sengupta is a fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy researching online inequality and discrimination.

Germany has one of the weakest anti-discrimination laws in Europe. A call for change by the Federal Commissioner for Anti-Discrimination.

Why we must overcome inequalities to achieve justice.

Educational opportunities are unfairly distributed in Germany. Our expert, Dagmar Wolf, identifies problems and offers solutions in this...

We all want more justice in the world - but how? As a society, we are faced with urgent problems relating to the concept of justice: the wealth divide, global inequality,...

An interview with Julian Schmitz who is implementing a research project about the care situation of children with psychosocial problems.

Bioregional Weaving Labs bring people together to shape a regenerative future - locally.

Bram Frouws, director of Mixed Migration Centre, explains why it would be wrong to focus on more deterrence in migration policy.

There are around 14,000 migrant organizations in Germany. The LEVEL up! program shows the impact they make.

The current hospital reform and the continuing precarious financial situation threaten the existence of non-profit hospitals. A rethink...

The last days of the world climate conference were somewhat of a negotiation thriller. Will the final document introduce a fossil fuel...

The Geneva World Refugee Forum has so far paid too little attention to evident solutions for the protection of refugees. 

Find out which topics and goals we were focusing on at COP28.

Migration policy is again high on the political agenda and in public debate in Europe. We debunk some of the most popular myths about migration with the help of our...

How can our food systems become sustainable? Farmers and civil society actors are developing creative approaches especially at the local...

Trust in democracy in Germany is closely linked to personal income. A citizens' council for tax justice could be a remedy, says Ellen Ehmke.

Most Germans would like to see less inequality in society. A citizens' council can help, a study shows.

A new interactive simulator calculates whether a wealth tax or a start-up capital for all would make the distribution of wealth more equitable.

Two experts discuss how citizen participation works in democracy.

War crimes, ecocide, social trauma: the challenges of rebuilding Ukraine are complex. How can the international community help? Op-ed by...

In Berlin, the Robert Bosch Stiftung and Heidehof Stiftung award Germany’s most prestigious annual prize for schools. The main prize goes to Bavaria. 

Brisas de las Palmas: A district fights for recognition and a future.

Currently, Ukraine needs weapons and military aid - but what about when the war is over one day? The severely traumatized population will...

Teachers are increasingly observing signs of child poverty among their students. This is the result of the current survey for the German...

While the news informs about the current war events in Ukraine, the individual life reality of the people on the ground often remains elusive. In the project Documenting...

For 50 years, the Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology (IKP) in Stuttgart has been studying the effects of drugs. The personalized therapies...

Divergent visions for the Africa Climate Summit’s agenda and goals emerged even as the event itself was yet to start. Instead of...

Heavy rainfall and floods, cyclones, droughts, and sea-level rise will increase climate mobility around the world - and especially on the...

In the student parliament, students learn that their opinions matter. A school visit shows how having a say and being involved can impact our democracy.

A voice in treatment: At the Bosch Health Campus, cancer patients have more say in their own treatment thanks to the Patient Advisory...

In workshops, Jewish and Arab population groups in Israel pursue peaceful coexistence in the face of climate change. A visit.

"Hallo Bundestag" brings citizens and politicians into better exchange. The unique feature: A lot decides on the group selection.

A joint German-French project is to create a paradise for plants, animals and people on an island. A visit.

Citizen participation strengthens trust in democracy and brings politics and citizens closer together. Read more about where and how the...

While there is still no end in sight in the war zone, some Ukrainians have organized themselves into a mediation community and are trying to alleviate trauma on the ground.

For the first time, refugee students from Ukraine have graduated from a German school with a Ukrainian high school diploma.

For a long time, people with a migration background were considered a silent group. But this is now changing, and it is a win for democracy. Nevertheless, hurdles remain...

How and why our project "Strong Teachers - Strong Students" finds its way into state structures. 

How do Muslims become active partners in society? How can dialog be created among religious faiths? It is the job of Dr. Hussein Hamdan...

The Global Governance Index assesses governments' commitment to regulation. Read the interview to find out how it works and what it reveals.

The Robert Bosch Stiftung looks back on its funding activities in 2022. Read on to find out which topics were in the spotlight.

Fifteen schools from across Germany have made it to the final round of the 2023 German School Award. Read about who the nominated schools...

The system to protect the world’s refugees is often failing the people it serves. For World Refugee Day, we examine and evaluate different forms of participation and make...

Israel will be even more impacted by climate change in the future but domestic affairs deals with other priorities. Insights about the...