International Understanding and Cooperation

Migration

How can we shape migration policy, governance, and practice through international cooperation in order to make it humane, far-sighted, and sustainable?

The Situation

Migration has always been part of human history. However, migratory movements are constantly changing, as the reasons for migration expand and merge, and regions of origin may at another time become regions of transit or destination. International regulations do not measure up to these dynamics. Oftentimes the debate about migration polarizes societies. Long-term political solutions are necessary to alleviate human suffering and harness the development potential of migration.

The Goal

Our objective is to help shape migration policy, governance, and practice in a way that combines a long-term focus with respect for human dignity through far-sighted, inclusive approaches. We also aim to support efforts leveraging the potential of migration for individual and social development in regions of origin, transit and destination. In addition, we seek to promote an objective, differentiated, and constructive discourse on migration within and between societies.

Our Strategy

Through our support, we want to facilitate local innovations, applied research, and the integration of relevant stakeholders in policy making by focusing on four strands of action: Future issues of migrant and refugee protection, climate-induced mobility, the role of cities, and technological change. We are committed to cross-sectoral and interregional dialogue, especially between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

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Migration

European Program for Integration and Migration

Together with nine other foundations, we support selected European and national NGOs that are...

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Migration

Migration Strategy Group (MSG)

The MSG brings together key policy-stakeholders and decision-makers from the public and private...

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Migration

Mayors’ Dialogue on Growth and Solidarity: Reimagining Human Mobility in Africa and Europe

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Open Call: Nexus between migration, climate change and conflict dynamics in the Sahel

We are looking for (a) consultant(s) or an organisation to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the interlinkages of migration, climate change and conflict dynamics in the Sahel.
Submission date is October 9th, 2020. 

Open Call: Mapping and analysis of civil society actors and initiatives

We are looking for (a) consultant(s) or an organisation to undertake a comprehensive mapping and qualitative analysis of civil society actors and initiatives working on issues related to technological advancements in the migration space.
Submission date is October 14th, 2020. 

More information

Do you have a project idea you would like to submit to us?

We are pleased about your interest in working with us. As a nonprofit foundation, we have limited funds at our disposal, which is why we cannot support every project idea submitted to us. Some helpful information on funding is provided below. You will in any case hear back from our team within four weeks regarding our decision on your project idea.

    • If your project relates primarily to the integration of migrants and refugees in Germany, please send your project idea to the Immigration Society team in our support area of Active Citizenship. 
    • We can only support individuals within the context of project-specific calls for submissions. This also applies to individual PhD projects or other scholarships. Please check our current open calls to see whether there is anything suitable for you.
    • Humanitarian aid is an important approach to relieving distress in acute emergency situations and requires special expertise. As our strategic focus is on handling issues of the future, we would ask you not to request support for acute emergency relief projects. The same applies to requests for help with material acquisition or infrastructure projects. 
    • Projects that are outside of our focus regions must have global relevance.

    Contact persons

    Ottilie Bälz
    Senior Vice President
    Phone+49 711 46084-520
    e-mail to Ottilie Bälz
    Feven Kahsay-Tesfatsion
    Team Assistant
    Phone+49 711 46084-978
    e-mail to Feven Kahsay-Tesfatsion

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