Society

Civil Society

We want to strengthen players in civil society in their competencies and support civic involvement wherever it faces social and societal challenges.

The Situation

We view civil society as that part of a society in which people carry out activities for the common good beyond state institutions and the business sector. A democratic, social, and solidly united municipality can only prosper when its citizens take responsibility for themselves and others in their community.

The Goal

Our civil society is built on the backs of those who work for a cause with conviction and passion, often break new ground, and come up with creative solutions to social challenges. Based on this belief, we pursue two goals when carrying out activities in Civil Society: strengthening civil society and solidarity.

Our Strategy

We strengthen players in civil society in their organizational and personnel-related competencies and expand their access to resources. We support civic involvement, in particular, wherever it faces social and societal challenges and contributes to overcoming these challenges. We particularly support the development of approaches aimed at strengthening cohesion in a diverse society.

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Civil Society

Land Reclaimers. Shaping the Future Locally

We want to help dedicated people who are either already active or wish to become active in making...

Civil Society

Committed Community

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.

Civil Society

“Vielfaltsgestalter” – Designing Diversity

We support the setting up of local alliances comprised of representatives of civil society,...

Civil Society

Responsible Citizens

A democratic society thrives when its citizens assume responsibility within it and for it. With the Responsible Citizens network, we want to present these people to the public and promote the effectiveness of their commitment.

Civil Society

Diversity Workshop Projects for a Lively Community

Contact between people from different social, cultural, or religious circles is of key importance...

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Youth Against Extremism

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Finding Common Ground

The aim of "Finding Common Ground" is to build an international network of media actors who create new formats for dialogue and exchange together, who overcome digital echo chambers and filter bubbles and who initiate public...

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Engaging with China

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We support innovative and viable approaches to the integration and participation of newcomers to rural regions.

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Ukraine Calling

The training program educates decision-makers from society, education, culture, politics, media, administration and business about the Ukraine and gives them the opportunity to network with German and Ukrainian...

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A training course for volunteer language mediators (ElKis) who build bridges between preschool...

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We support young people’s social commitment in rural areas of Turkey with networking and qualification opportunities.

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Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg

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Learning in Stadiums - Civic Education at Learning Centers in Soccer Stadiums

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Strengthening Civil Society at the Global Forum on Migration and Development

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European Program for Integration and Migration

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beyond (un)employment

Together with Impact Hub, the Robert Bosch Stiftung is exploring employment as a factor of social participation.

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ChangemakerXchange

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Actors of Urban Change

We strengthen the collaboration between actors from the cultural field, the public, and the private sector throughout Europe and support projects for sustainable urban development through cultural activities.

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Contact persons

Thomas Leppert

Deputy Head of Department

Tel+49 711 46084-970

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