Democracy

With Common Ground, we promote the cross-border participation of the population in shaping and developing their border region. In the long-term,...

Together with the Federal Association for Socioculture, we support ten tridems in developing and testing ideas for low-threshold democracy work.

The ‘United locally - for a strong togetherness’ programme promotes cohesion in smaller towns and villages in Germany. Committed individuals,...

The program supports local authorities to work together with citizens, the (agricultural) economy, and civil society to design more sustainable...

Factor D is a broad network of actors and organisations in German-speaking countries. It brings together democratic forces in Germany, Austria and...

We promote new alliances to protect democracy in the digital age. BC4D provides services that teach people in a professional context to recognize...

Strengthening democracy and social cohesion together – that is the goal of the strategic partnership between the Democracy team of the Robert...

DemoSlam relies on dialogue to foster understanding. It draws together people with contrasting opinions, equipping them with the space and tools to tolerate difference and relearn the ability to handle conflict.

The award-winning open-source platform for citizen participation “Consul” ensures open, transparent, and democratic governance.

We support International IDEA in creating platforms to mobilize, connect and update global democracy supporters.  

Germany has an active civil society, with some 23 million people involved in work for the public good. To do so, they require structures, resources and contact points on a local level. This is where our network program comes in.

In SaarMoselle, citizens from Germany and France shaped the future of their region—with ideas for better mobility, shared energy solutions, and...

At cross-border picnics, citizens from Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice came together to develop ideas for a climate-friendly city centre — and have...

For the first time, citizens in the tri-border region of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have engaged in cross-border dialogue to share...

With the project “R(h)einforced Connections,” citizens on both sides of the Rhine developed ideas for mobility, energy, and the future of the...

Following the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Euroregion developed a crisis response plan — together with local communities. What began as a precautionary measure quickly evolved into something more.

The tri-border region of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands is developing a joint strategy on climate and health, exploring innovative approaches.

Cross-border planning with a shared vision: In the High Rhine region, citizens contributed their ideas to a spatial concept — laying the foundation for a political vision that takes their lived realities seriously.

From a borderless energy region to climate neutrality: The municipalities of Ralingen (DE) and Rosport-Mompach (LU) show just how dynamic...

Vocational education is more than just professional training — it’s a space where social life unfolds and democratic values are negotiated. It...

How data on more intersectional representation can question power structures and strengthen diversity in NGOs and foundations 

Supporting the disability movement’s advocacy and power-building for dignity, self-determination, and self-representation of persons with...

Tackling the crises of climate and inequality: Movement support for the just transition 

Supporting the power and agency of disability justice movements

With this funding program, we support organizations that work to tackle structural economic injustices. Our goal is to drive long-term, systemic...

A Decolonial Approach: Working with the Migrant Women Community

This project aims to reduce racism and inequality at the European level in various policy areas and from an intersectional perspective.

The Fight Inequality Alliance is a collective response to growing imbalance of power and wealth across the world. It unites movements across...

Shifting European philanthropy from a climate change to a climate justice agenda.  

The organization works towards a world where marginalized communities have the power to use court rooms to foster social change and secure racial,...

The aim of the project is to better understand factors that impede social mobility. Therefore, we promote exchange between the OECD and civil...

A feasibility study is examining whether the topic of "justice and taxes" is suitable for a nationwide citizens' council.

In this project, we support tenants in Berlin through community organizing methods to build strong community initiatives.

BetterPost, a project of the Neue deutsche Medienmacher:innen, promotes nuanced reporting on social media and fights hate in the comments section.

The growing care movement in Germany, Austria and Switzerland is campaigning for a care-based reorientation of the economy. 

A desire for empowerment, diversity, emancipation and leadership: With this project we want to strengthen migrant organisations in the development of their work.