Allemagne

Forum der Kulturen zu Fragen der Zeit

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Zeisigstraße 3
Eisenacher Str. 6, 10777 Berlin
27798 Hude
Allemagne

Telephone
0049-(0)4408-2437
Telephone (other)
0049-(0)3039742534
E-Mail
beate.lukas@ewetel.net
E-Mail (2)
forum@forum-of-cultures.org
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Religion
  7. Research
  8. Youth and education
General Information

Structure of the organization: A board of 4 honorary members, including the president (head). Budgetary resources available in a year.: depends on donations and joint ventures. Sources of funding: No funds available for projects. They are financed by cooperation with Institutions and other Foundations or by private sponsors. The Administration is secured by SFGM. SFGM is a  private limited Company (GmbH), theForum der Kulturen zu Fragen der Zeit  is a legally dependent Foundation. Modalities of action (concrete projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships etc.): The foundation has published the art-magzine”POIESIS” and initiates, organises exhibitions-scientific: “The Forms of LIFE” ; exhibitions--artistic:”Aesthetics and Sustainebility” (travelling worldwide, 13th Edition now part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in Lima - Website: http://www.z-n-e.info/ ), -“Patterns of an Other Order”(Bologna-Berlin)” (www.werkstattgalerie.org), -“IDENTITY-Erdem Gündüz” (Berlin-Istanbul, website www.werkstattgalerie.org/exhibitions) Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities: Govermental Administrations, other Foundations, private sponsors.

Mission and Objectives

Our Forum of Cultures engages its activities for cultural diversity in unisson with theUNESCO Charter of 2001. The predecessor was already declared official member of the World Decade for Cultural Development. We persue these goals in relation to specific actual problems - religious, ecological, ethical, etc.

Main Projects / Activities

Among others: Actual projects: The worldwide exhibition: “Aesthetics and sustainability” Exhibition and Seminars on: “Patters of Another Order” (exchange Bologna-Berlin 2015) A German edition of the “Festival de la Cultures Soufie de Fès, Maroc: The famous encounter of these Muslim traditions in philosophy, religion, art, literature and dance with other cultures and the questions of our time wants to open up tothecountriesof Europe- inBerlin with concerts from Marocco, Turkey, Spain, Mayotte and speakers and artistsfrom Marocco, Germany, Niger,USA, Tunesia and others.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Following the activities of the “Jaspers Lectures on Matters of Our Time” we link an international network with a national one, concerning cultural issues of equally social and even political importance

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to participate in some of the ongoing debates and activities and at the same time, ask for support for the one or the other of our own projects

Contact (1) Full Name
Beate Lukas
Head of the organisation
Prof. Dr. Rudolf Prinz zur Lippe
Job Title (2)
Corresponance

Forum für europäische Begegnungen (Jugend bewegt Europa) e.V.

National Network
Allemagne
Address

P.O. Box 350963
10218 Berlin
Allemagne

Telephone
+49-(0)30-81895967
Telephone (other)
+49 -(0) 30 25991-592
Fax
+49-(0)30-25991-359
E-Mail
Katrin.Jullien@gmx.de
E-Mail (2)
s.haetscher@jugend-bewegt-europa.de
Mobile Phone
+49-(0)177 3033387
Mobile Phone (other)
+49 (0)175 9328937
Website
http://www.jugend-bewegt-europa.de
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
“Jugend bewegt Europa” is made up of volunteers, who think of themselves as an open association independent of institutions or political parties. The emphasis of our projects is on youth meetings, panel discussions and advanced training. “Jugend bewegt Europa” receives funding from various foundations, Organisations and private donors. These means are raised for specific projects. The association is otherwise financed exclusively from membership dues. Projects have been sponsored by: Robert Bosch Stiftung, Landeszentrale für politische Bildungsarbeit Berlin, Jugend für Europa – Deutsche Agentur JUGEND, Deutsch-Polnisches Jugendwerk, as well as by European Parliament delegates, Members of the Bundestag and of the Abgeordnetenhaus in Berlin.
Mission and Objectives

“Jugend bewegt Europa” would like to participate in the coalescence of Europe and our members are of the opinion that Europe should not remain a Europe of the political elites but should be a Europe of and for the citizens. Therefore, the association is engaged in the promotion of an active civil and social commitment.
Through our projects, we would like to make the European institutions and decision-making processes transparent and bring Europe with its political design closer to the people.
Apart from political education activities, “Jugend bewegt Europa” would
Like to highlight the fascinating diversity of Europe.

Main Projects / Activities

“Jugend bewegt Europa” is a forum for projects which revolve around the integration of Europe. These projects can take on different formats and directions.
Through meetings, “Jugend bewegt Europa” would like to unite young individuals from all over Europe, familiarise them with national and European institutions and their representatives, and help them explore political, economic, and cultural commonalities as well as differences in Europe. “Jugend bewegt Europa” takes part in European debates and provides information on politics, economics,
Culture and society, via its discussions, conferences and seminars.

Contact (1) Full Name
Katrin Jullien
Head of the organisation
Daniel Seifert
Contact (2) Full Name
Sven Hätscher

Frauenakademie München e.V. (FAM)

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Baaderstraße 3
80469 Munich
Allemagne

Telephone
++49 (0)89 725 18 48
Telephone (other)
++49(0)89 721 18 81
Fax
++49(0)89 721 38 30
E-Mail
erbe@frauenakademie.de
E-Mail (2)
info@frauenakademie.de
Mobile Phone
++49(0)176-486 657 59
Website
http://www.frauenakademie.de
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1984
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
General Information
Frauenakademie München e.V. (FAM) or Women's Academy, Munich, is an independent, non-profit research institute based in Munich. FAM is funded through the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences, Research and the Arts (basic aid). Current running projects are funded through: European Social Found, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, City of Munich and others.
Mission and Objectives

Its goal is to support women in achieving equal positions in science, economy, politics and the public arena.

Main Projects / Activities

The major fields of FAM’s activity are research, education, consultancy, networking and lobbying. Its reach is regional, national and international. FAM works in close association with other institutions and individuals particularly in order to disseminate information and results of women and gender studies. Since its foundation in 1984, FAM's research activities have been well recognised especially in the areas of employment research, gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting as well as feminist theory.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Reaching out to policy makers and including them in awareness raising and campaigning activities for better implementation of the gender related issues. FAM works together with other NGO’s, research organisations, universities and ministries and policy makers.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To exchange and work together with other ALF-Partners working on Gender Equality and transformation process in Egypt. Networking and exchange with German and Egyptian experts and to develop together new approaches for better implementation of democratic principles.

Contact (1) Full Name
Birgit Erbe, executive director
Head of the organisation
Dr. Andrea Rothe (president)

Freunde der arabischen Kinemathek, Berlin e.V. (Friends of the Arab Cinematheque, Berlin)

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Potsdamer Str. 151
10783 Berlin
Allemagne

Telephone
+49 (0) 30 40 30 18 63
Fax
+49 (0) 30 40 30 18 64
E-Mail
Info@alfilm.de
E-Mail (2)
fadi@alfilm.de
E-Mail (3)
claudia@alfilm.de
E-Mail (4)
issam@alfilm.de
Website
http://www.alfilm.de
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
General Information
The non-profit association Freunde der arabischen Kinemathek, Berlin e.V. (Friends of the Arab Cinematheque) was founded in 2004 by intellectuals and culture professionals in Berlin to present and promote Arab Film art. Through its focus on film and visual arts, the association presents fresh perspectives from the Arab world to the German public. The work of the association is mainly funded by its members and private donations, while some projects find funding and support by cultural funds and institutions such as the Goethe Institut. The association works politically and ideologically independent and cooperates with Arab and international partners, as well as local partners in the field of culture.
Mission and Objectives

The association aims to raise attention towards Arab film and culture in the German cultural landscape and to establish a network for intercultural dialogue.

Main Projects / Activities

ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin – was initiated as an annual venue to provide a platform for Arab film production in Germany, where stereotypes are confronted with original stories and images. Along to presenting a panorama of films from the Arab world, ALFILM aims to discover emerging filmmakers and to access new narratives and challenges. Beyond that, ALFILM offers filmmakers, producers, experts, and distributors a forum for artistic exchange, allowing further cooperation and development of new projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Fadi Abdelnour
Head of the organisation
Dr. Issam Haddad
Contact (2) Full Name
Claudia Jubeh

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung / Friedrich Ebert Foundation

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung - Division of Middle East and Northern Africa, Hiroshimastrasse 17
10785 Berlin
Allemagne

Telephone
030-26 935 7420
Telephone (other)
030-26 935 6
Fax
030-26 935 9233
E-Mail
info.nahost@fes.de
Website
http://www.fes.de
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1947
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
1. A total of 571 (2005) employees. Headquarters in Berlin and Bonn; academies, various offices in Germany, Europe and abroad 2. A budget of approx. 111 million € (2005) 3. Public funding mainly; Division’s sources of funding: BMZ ( Federal Ministry for Development Cooperation), European Commission 4. In Germany alone more than 130.000 persons took part in some 2.600 educational courses, discussion forums and special-subject conferences in 2005 5. local GOs and NGOs
Mission and Objectives

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), founded in 1925 as Germany’s first political foundation, is a private non-profit organization committed to the precepts of social democracy. Our division’s tasks are: - to contribute to development and safeguard democratic structures - to promote economic reform and social justice - to shape common basic values - to promote the dialogue between different political, cultural and religious currents - to strengthen civil society - to support gender equality - to develop tools for civil conflict resolution

Main Projects / Activities

FES-offices in ten countries in the MENA-region are working with selected partners such as Trade-Unions and NGOs ( for example Women’s organizations, Human Rights organizations). Main activities are: - holding conferences, seminars and workshops - initiating research projects - offering consulting services to Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations. Being strongly involved in civil society networking, we are contributing to peace efforts between Israelis and Palestinians, to a dialogue between Europe and the Arab world, and to realize a Euro-Mediterranean partnership.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Ralf Hexel, Head Division of Middle East and Northern Africa
Head of the organisation
Dr. Kurt Beck

Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit/Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Karl-Marx-Str. 2
Potsdam
Allemagne

Telephone
+49 331 / 7019-0
Fax
+49 331 / 7019-188
E-Mail
ulrich.niemann@freiheit.org
E-Mail (2)
katja.dumke@freiheit.org
Website
http://www.fnst.de/
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1958
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
NA
Mission and Objectives

NA

Main Projects / Activities

NA

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Ulrich Niemann, Director International Politics
Head of the organisation
Dr. Wolfgang Gerhardt
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Katja Dumke, Department International Politics

Funding opportunities of Shanti Foundation

Soumis par Germany le ven 29/03/2024 - 18:51
shanti

The Shanti Foundation is committed to making encounters between people possible and promotes the testing and exploration of new and sustainable formats for encounters. The foundation is looking for personalities from culture and civil society who examine the existing and explore the new formats. There are two different funding options:

1. a scholarship for a journalistic or literary report or 2. project funding.

Application deadline is 15 May 2024.

Please find the call of the Shanti Stiftung here.

 

Funding opportunity: CULTURE MOVES EUROPE INDIVIDUAL MOBILITY ACTION

Soumis par Germany le ven 29/03/2024 - 19:06
mobility

Culture Moves Europe supports cultural mobility in all 40 Creative Europe countries. It is funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union and implemented by Goethe-Institut. The Individual Mobility Action targets artists and cultural professionals who are legal residents of the 40 Creative Europe countries, at least 18 years old and active in one of the participating sectors. They receive financial support to carry out a project with a partner in another Creative Europe country. Applications are open to individuals and groups of up to five people.
 

Application deadline: 31 May 2024.

Find all information here.

Gender & Diversity: Queering the Funds

Soumis par Germany le mar 12/03/2024 - 11:25
ifa

This publication of the ifa - Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen gathers views on global cooperation and funding in the field of LGBTQIA+ activism from CCP alums and partners, including in-depth perspectives from international donors and the realities of life for LGBTQIA+ people as well as insights on the funding of the anti-gender movement.

With articles by and interviews with Matthew Hart (Global Philanthropy Project), Damjan Denkovski (Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy), Hazem (Rainbow Street), Nelly Paytyan (Armenian Progressive Youth), Said Nazir (Tribal News Network) and Valeria Neufeld (ifa), and a greeting by Kai Gehring (Member of the German Bundestag (Alliance 90/The Greens)). Photo series by Eythar Gubara and Dawood.

The publication is available for download in English language here.

German Commission for UNESCO

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Colmantstraße 15
53115 Bonn
Allemagne

Telephone
+49 228 - 60 49 7 10
Telephone (other)
+49 228 – 24 25 706
Fax
+49 228 – 60 49 730
E-Mail
koehler@asp.unesco.de
E-Mail (2)
merkel@unesco.de
Website
http://www.unesco.de
Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Karl-Heinz Koehler
Head of the organisation
Dr. Roland Bernecker
Contact (2) Full Name
Christine M. Merkel