Peace for Northern Ireland – Monica McWilliams was the first woman to take part in negotiations
Monica McWilliams was one of the two women at the negotiating table to end the Northern Ireland...
July 01, 2024
Violence against politicians
Between violence and civil dialogue – two Bundestag members report
Politicians are increasingly facing hostility or even becoming victims of violence. Two Bundestag members explain why they continue to...
June 05, 2024
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10 years of the Robert Bosch Academy
A global network to solve pressing international challenges
Ten years ago - on 20 June 2014 - the Robert Bosch Academy was founded. We asked ten former Fellows from all over the world how they look...
June 10, 2024
Anniversary
Ceremony to mark the Foundation's 60th birthday
How does the Robert Bosch Stiftung celebrate its anniversary? Who was there and what was said?
June 07, 2024
Project Restart Agency
Ukraine: Reconstruction of a battered country
The Restart initiative is working on a plan to sustainably rebuild severely damaged infrastructure in Ukraine.
June 05, 2024
Democracy education
#IchStehAuf: "Children have a voice that counts"
Three head teachers explain why democracy education is so important right now.
June 05, 2024
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Migration policy: Why deterring people from moving is not a solution
In the first issue of our new Policy Briefing publication series, our migration experts offer ideas for a humane migration policy.
Strengthening democracy
The future of social cohesion
How do we avoid social division and create a resilient democracy? Five possible future scenarios.
Graphic Novel
Peace for Northern Ireland – Monica McWilliams was the first woman to take part in negotiations
Monica McWilliams was one of the two women at the negotiating table to end the Northern Ireland...
Land rights
Climate protection measures must respect the rights of indigenous communities
Our expert Louisa Prause explains why the Rio Conventions must address the issue.
The Foundation, Facts andFigures
Annual report of the Robert Bosch Stiftung 2023
The Robert Bosch Stiftung looks back on its funding activities in 2023. Read on to find out which topics were in the spotlight.
Focus on teaching quality
Who will win the German School Award 2024?
15 schools have made it to the final of this year's competition. Find out who the nominated schools are.
10 years of the Robert Bosch Academy
A global network to solve pressing international challenges
Ten years ago - on 20 June 2014 - the Robert Bosch Academy was founded. We asked ten former Fellows from all over the world how they look...
Anniversary
Ceremony to mark the Foundation's 60th birthday
How does the Robert Bosch Stiftung celebrate its anniversary? Who was there and what was said?
Violence against politicians
Between violence and civil dialogue – two Bundestag members report
Politicians are increasingly facing hostility or even becoming victims of violence. Two Bundestag members explain why they continue to...
A culture of dialogue
Enduring controversial opinions – the demoSlam shows how it’s done
The demoSlam promotes constructive debate and the ability to tolerate differences in a democracy.
Project Restart Agency
Ukraine: Reconstruction of a battered country
The Restart initiative is working on a plan to sustainably rebuild severely damaged infrastructure in Ukraine.
Dossier
Social Cohesion: What makes our society strong
Sometimes you only need to look at the Internet to see that society is divided. Into different camps, between which the exchange quickly escalates, at least on a verbal...
Democracy education
#IchStehAuf: "Children have a voice that counts"
Three head teachers explain why democracy education is so important right now.
Recovery Ukraine
What will become of war-ravaged nature?
Flooding, pollution and desolation: hundreds of thousands of hectares of Ukrainian land have been damaged or destroyed by the Russian war of aggression. This might be an...
Video report
How to achieve fairness in care work
Care work is unfairly distributed and underpaid. We show how this could change.
Diversity Day 2024
We have joined the Diversity Charter
On this occasion, we raise the question: When is diversity more than just a buzzword?
Nutrition in transition
Transformation on a plate – how initiatives are rethinking our food systems
Our food system must become more sustainable. But how to achieve this?
Project “Integrators”
How a handful of people are driving integration in communities
IT project manager Savarino breathed new life into a totally overburdened migration office. Report on an extraordinary collaboration.
Report
Reopening the doors to the housing market
More justice on the housing market: the example of a district in the German city of Bremen shows what activists can achieve.
German School Barometer 2024
Every second teacher sees violence at their own school
What is the current situation in Germany's schools? What challenges are teachers facing and what needs do they see?
Initiative #IchStehAuf
Schools set an example for democracy and diversity
The Robert Bosch Stiftung is calling on all schools to take part in a day of action for democracy and diversity on June 6, 2024.
FAQ
Climate justice: who is responsible for the climate crisis?
How can we reduce inequalities and properly address injustices?
Peacebuilding
"Building peace means self-empowerment"
Local peacebuilding aims to strengthen peace processes through local activism.
60th anniversary
Milestones of the Robert Bosch Stiftung
The Robert Bosch Stiftung was founded in 1964. What has it achieved since then? A look back.
Anniversary
60 years Robert Bosch Stiftung
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...
German School Award 2024
These schools are doing well
20 schools are hoping to win the German School Award 2024. Read who the TOP 20 schools are.
International weeks against racism
Racism is All of Our Business!
Going up against racism also means reflecting on one’s own role in the social power structure. An article by staff of our Foundation.
Pupils report
How educational equality is practiced at a Bavarian secondary school
Two students report on how educational equality works and why everyone has good learning opportunities at their school.
Farmers' protests
What farmers need more money for
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...
Field report
The power of sharing: Power sharing in practice
Power sharing aims to make power structures more fair. Project participants share their experiences.
Two years war in Ukraine
What will become of our commitment to Ukraine?
This is the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Find out here how we are continuing our support for Ukraine.
Report
Working together towards a healthier future
A healthcare center in Berlin-Neukölln is making health and social services more accessible, more fair.
Listicle
5 facts about food policy
As a global climate offender, our diet is part of the public discourse. Why politicians are now called upon and what changes are needed.
Opinion
Democracy — A Muscle That Needs to be Exercised
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.
Munich Security Conference 2024
Not for, but with the Sahel - why we need a new security strategy
A look ahead to the Munich Security Conference and our focus on the conflict in the Sahel region.
Strengthening Democracy: 7 Things You Can Do Right Now
Seven concrete things we can do to take action for democracy—compiled by the Democracy Team at the Robert Bosch Stiftung.
Interview
"The internet reinforces injustice and prejudice"
Anasuya Sengupta is a fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy researching online inequality and discrimination.
Guest article
“The General Act on Equal Treatment needs to be reformed urgently”
Germany has one of the weakest anti-discrimination laws in Europe. A call for change by the Federal Commissioner for Anti-Discrimination.
Educational opportunities are unfairly distributed in Germany. Our expert, Dagmar Wolf, identifies problems and offers solutions in this...
Dossier
Justice concerns all of us
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,...
Expertise
The Lottery of Life
Why we must overcome inequalities to achieve justice.
Mental health of children and adolescents
Why schools must think of education and well-being as inseparable
An interview with Julian Schmitz who is implementing a research project about the care situation of children with psychosocial problems.
Video
Achieving green transformation through collaboration
Bioregional Weaving Labs bring people together to shape a regenerative future - locally.
Interview on migration policy
“People want to see that leaders have things under control.”
Bram Frouws, director of Mixed Migration Centre, explains why it would be wrong to focus on more deterrence in migration policy.
Funding program LEVEL up!
The power of migrant organizations in Germany
There are around 14,000 migrant organizations in Germany. The LEVEL up! program shows the impact they make.
Appeal to federal, state and local governments
Hospital reform: Secure the future of non-profit hospitals!
The current hospital reform and the continuing precarious financial situation threaten the existence of non-profit hospitals. A rethink...
Climate Change
COP28: Better than nothing and less than we had hoped for
The last days of the world climate conference were somewhat of a negotiation thriller. Will the final document introduce a fossil fuel...
Global Refugee Forum
Refugee policy: international cooperation put to the test
The Geneva World Refugee Forum has so far paid too little attention to evident solutions for the protection of refugees.
World Climate Conference in Dubai
The role of the Robert Bosch Stiftung at COP28
Find out which topics and goals we were focusing on at COP28.
Migration policy
6 Myths on Migration: We have checked them
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...
Report
Sustainable food systems: From Marburg to Brussels
How can our food systems become sustainable? Farmers and civil society actors are developing creative approaches especially at the local...
Inequality
Democracy is not a question of money
Trust in democracy in Germany is closely linked to personal income. A citizens' council for tax justice could be a remedy, says Ellen Ehmke.
Reducing Inequality
How a citizens' council could contribute to tax justice
Most Germans would like to see less inequality in society. A citizens' council can help, a study shows.
Inequality of wealth in germany
Wealth for all - but how?
A new interactive simulator calculates whether a wealth tax or a start-up capital for all would make the distribution of wealth more equitable.
Discussion
Citizen participation: "We need real participation"
Two experts discuss how citizen participation works in democracy.
Opinion
Accountability, justice and “winning the peace” in Ukraine
War crimes, ecocide, social trauma: the challenges of rebuilding Ukraine are complex. How can the international community help? Op-ed by...
German School Award
These are the 2023 award-winning schools
In Berlin, the Robert Bosch Stiftung and Heidehof Stiftung award Germany’s most prestigious annual prize for schools. The main prize goes to Bavaria.
Report
Community spirit in Cali: Citizen Participation transforms an informal settlement
Brisas de las Palmas: A district fights for recognition and a future.
World Peace Day 2023
A Lot Doesn't Always Help a Lot: What is needed after the war
Currently, Ukraine needs weapons and military aid - but what about when the war is over one day? The severely traumatized population will...
German School Barometer
More and more children worry about their family's financial situation
Teachers are increasingly observing signs of child poverty among their students. This is the result of the current survey for the German...
Our dossiers
Dossier
Social Cohesion: What makes our society strong
Sometimes you only need to look at the Internet to see that society is divided. Into different camps, between which the exchange quickly escalates, at least on a verbal...
June 04, 2024
Dossier
How citizen participation strengthens a vibrant democracy
Citizen participation strengthens trust in democracy and brings politics and citizens closer together. Read more about where and how the...
August 03, 2023
Dossier
How we support Ukraine
The Russian war of aggression has been raging in Ukraine since February 2022. Find out here about the projects and initiatives we support and what we are doing to help people in Ukraine.
April 13, 2023
MENA region
Climate Change Threatens Peace and Security
We highlight the links between climate change and conflicts. And show what solutions exist to improve people's living conditions and prevent violence.
SOCIAL COHESION: WHAT MAKES OUR SOCIETY STRONG