Allemagne

Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (BKJ) e. V.

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Küppelstein 34
42857 Remscheid
Allemagne

Telephone
+492191 9348258
E-Mail
info@bkj.de
E-Mail (2)
witte@bkj.de
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1963
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Youth and education
General Information

Fifty-six regional and national organisations and institutions active in cultural education for children and youth in Germany have joined forces under the umbrella of the Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (BKJ), the German Federation for Arts Education and Cultural Learning. BKJ is mostly financed by resources of the German Youth Ministry. The regular annual budget is at a level of appr. 800.000 Euros a year. In three offices at Remscheid and Berlin, 35 staff members are working in different areas: advocacy for cultural youth education, quality development, volunteer involvement in cultural institutions, cooperation between schools and the non-formal cultural education sector, international exchange.

Mission and Objectives

BKJ and its members work towards a common goal: the promotion and advancement of in-school and out-of-school arts education and cultural learning for children and youth. Their specialised knowledge and experience in the cultural education sector enable them to make an important contribution to successful representation of youth, education and culture policy interests and to a diversification of cultural education for children and young people on both national and international levels. Each year more than ten million young people participate in the seminars, projects, competitions and events organised by the BKJ member organisations. These activities cover all areas of culture such as visual art, music, drama, theatre, circus, dance, literature, photography, film, video and multimedia.

Main Projects / Activities

The main tasks of the German Federation for Arts Education and Cultural Learning are: · representation of youth, education and culture policy interests on national, European and international level; · participation in international networks and extending European and international exchanges; · exchange of information and ideas relating to all issues relating to arts and cultural education; · organisation of conferences; · publication of educational materials, case studies, concepts and best practice; · development of pilot projects; · mobility programs for experts in the field of cultural learning and international cultural youth exchange programs with European and other partner countries all over the world; · conceptual development of arts education and cultural learning to promote the aims of cultural diversity and sustainable development.

Contact (1) Full Name
Rolf Witte
Head of the organisation
Prof. Dr. Susanne Keuchel

Büro für Kultur- und Medienprojekte gGmbH

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Gaußstr. 25a
22765 Hamburg
Allemagne

Telephone
0049 40 39900060
Fax
040 40 3902564
E-Mail
info@kinderkulturkarawane.de
E-Mail (2)
rclassen@kultur-und-medien.com
E-Mail (3)
bkocher@kultur-und-medien.com
Mobile Phone
0049 171 7472961
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
We are a non-profit organization with 2 staff-members and 11 part-time employees. For our projects we have budgetary ressources of around 350.000 EUR a year. Half of that ressources are contributed by local partners. The other half is given by Ministry for Foreign Affaires, Ministry for Development Cooperation, Protestant Church, Goethe Institut, regional foundations. Main project is "Children's Cultural Caravan" (KinderKulturKarawane) with 5 -7 cultural groups (theatre, music, circus, dance) built by very disadvantaged young children and youth from Africa, Asia and Latinamerica. Those groups present their arts mainly to young people, givve workshop and have a lot of cultural and personal exchange. Some of those groups are involved in projects of about 10 - 12 days in creative production with young German pupils. In Europe we closely cooperate with "moving cultures", Austria and "Spor-Media", Denmark. On the local level we are cooperating with NGO and local authorities.
Mission and Objectives

Promote cultural diversity of the world as an important resspurce for mankind. Promote creativity of young disadvantaged people from Africa, Asia and Latinamerica as a ressource of personal and social development. We bring young people of different cultures together to start an equal dialogue and a creative cooperation. We integrate culture(s) into "global education". We promote a young global dialogue and create a network within the projects in the “south”. We support the social and cultural projects in socalled "Third World".

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects is the above mentioned "Children's Cultural Caravan" with 5 -7 cultural groups of 3 continents per year. That project includes about 300 performances and workshops a year all over Germany, in Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Czech Republik and the Netherlands. Our project is awarded as "Oficial project of the UN-Decade 2009/2010 Education for Sustainable Development"

Contact (1) Full Name
Ralf Classen
Head of the organisation
Ralf Classen
Contact (2) Full Name
Bettina Kocher

Call for CCP Fellowships

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The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) is looking for professionals and committed volunteers in the fields of policy and society, media and culture, human rights and peace, sustainable development and circular economy!

Apply now for a 2-3 month funded stay at a host organisation in Germany or CCP partner countries that is suited to expand your specific skills and expertise related to your field. You have the chance to establish new contacts and acquire intercultural skills during your work and exclusive formats hosted by CCP, such as transcultural workshops, networking and professional events.

Apply here until 18 December 2023!

The Cross Culture Programme Fellowships include:

  • 2-3 month collaboration with a host organisation from the CCP network
  • Workshops and trainings on various topics
  • Networking with other CCP Fellows and inclusion in the alumni network
  • Expenses for the flight, visa, accommodation and a monthly stipend 

Illustration by @tafkeekstudio

 

CANDID Foundation

National Network
Allemagne
Address

Chausseestraße 11
10115 Berlin
Allemagne

Telephone
+49 (030) 39835 188 0
E-Mail
js@candid-foundation.org
E-Mail (2)
dg@zenith.me
Mobile Phone
0049 (0) 171 5578121
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Religion
  9. Youth and education
General Information

The non-profit (gGmbH) CANDID Foundation consists of 12 permanent members based in our offices in Berlin and Paris. In addition, CANDID works in close cooperation with local partners in the MENA region that contribute to our network. In 2016, the CANDID foundation had a financial turnover of approximately €650,000. The Foundation has no permanent institutional funding, therefore concrete statements of the annual budget cannot be made. CANDID obtains its funds from donations, project promotion and third-party funds. Longstanding partners are for instance the BMW Foundation, the Siemens Foundation, the German Office of Foreign Affairs and the Mercator Foundation. In close cooperation with these partners, CANDID established the zenith Photo Award, which just recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. This year’s topic was ‘Islam in Europe’. In addition, CANDID is currently working on several projects in Germany and the MENA region, seeking to find solutions and concepts for common challenges in development.

Mission and Objectives

The CANDID Foundation is an independent non-profit institution based in Berlin, Germany. The Foundation’s activities encompass research and analysis focusing on the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean. CANDID implements projects that foster intercultural understanding and creative approaches in international development. The CANDID Foundation is both a privately chartered think-tank and a flexible, rapid-response group in the field. It draws on a global, interdisciplinary network of regional experts, comprising political analysts, economists, journalists, media, lawyers and development practitioners. A substantial part of this network originated in the pool of contributors and partners of zenith, Germany’s leading media brand on the Middle East, North Africa and the Muslim world. Though we represent different crafts and different schools of thought, we all share the conviction that the worlds around the Mediterranean and beyond are moving closer every day. Yet challenges prevail. Candid is engaged in a permanent effort to counter polarization and extremism. To further strengthen ties to the MENA region and around the Mediterranean , but also to reach out to new partners and exchange ideas of communication and cooperation, the CANDID Foundation seeks to become a member of the ALF Network.

Main Projects / Activities

In the years since its establishment in 2014, the CANDID Foundation has been active in many fields, with projects boosting social entrepreneurship, civil society and social innovators throughout the Mediterranean, especially the MENA region. In 2015, the CANDID Foundation assumed editorial responsibility for zenith Magazine in 2015, and implements projects that foster intercultural understanding. In the same year, CANDID initiated zenithTalk, to moderate a cross-sectoral, national debate about economic governance, social justice and innovation in the greater Middle East. To achieve this goal, zenithTalk works in close cooperation with the BMW Foundation and brings together outstanding creative talents from the Middle East and Europe to join forces in finding solutions and concepts for common challenges in development. It does not matter whether they have a background in entrepreneurship, civil activism or law – as long as they represent a creative new approach to current issues in social and economic development, we think their story is worth sharing. There is also a special focus on finding young leaders or those who soon might be. Furthermore, CANDID organises the annual zenith Photo Award. The first three editions were held in German and aimed to show the perspectives of Muslims in Germany on their communities, as well as the views of non-Muslims on their Muslim neighbours. Major German and international media covered the competition and featured the winning photographers. The fourth edition of the competition widened the scope, encouraging participants to take part in the debate on Islam in Europe through their entries. As a result, more than 50 professional and amateur photographers contributed to the project and handed in their photography series. In addition, the CANDID Foundation is currently working in cooperation with the German Office for Foreign Affairs to find new measures of communication and idea exchange in Tunisia. Therefore, CANDID has created a new debating tool, zenithDebate. This innovative tool gives an opportunity for everyone to access the conversation at eye level; users can contribute their own arguments and vote on others. The debate is a unique project where arguments can be contributed and rated by other users. New contributions appear instantly, and site visitors can track the top responses and see the debate unfold in real time. The initiative is currently being tested in Tunisia, but may well be used in other countries afterwards.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Candid Foundation and its media can help connect all concerned actors in Europe serve as platform to create more visibility for them and their projects not only in Germany but across Europe and the Mediterranean Generaly CANDID aims to reconnect peoples to come to a better intercultural understanding. Therefore, we believer that CANDID can be of great value for the German – but also international – ALF Network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Joining the ALF Network would be to the great advantage of both the CANDID Foundation and ALF. By joining the ALF Network, we aim to achieve an even deeper cooperation with initiatives in our main area of interest, the Mediterranean. Becoming a member of the ALF network would also give us a unique opportunity to gain new insights into projects and developments in the region. We in turn as already mentioned could offer the network not only unique media outlet, but also assist with concrete project and help to further connect different initiatives and actors.

Contact (1) Full Name
Jörg Schäffer
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Jörg Schäffer
Contact (2) Full Name
Asiem El Difraoui
Job Title (2)
Founder

Capacity Building Workshop for Upcycling Artists and Designers

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In cooperation with our network member Comparative Research Network, the European Circular Museum is delighted to organize a Capacity Building Workshop for Upcycling Artists and Designers in Berlin on 22nd February 2024.

Our workshop will take place at the “Haus der Materialisierung”, a Berlin-based center dedicated to sustainable resource utilization with a focus on climate-friendly practices.

Here, the public can enthusiastically explore a diversity of workshops and facilities, including woodworking textiles, electronics and bicycle repairs, as well as contribute to promoting material reuse and upcycling !

If you are passionate about making art more sustainable and are eager to connect with other engaged upcycling artists, this workshop in Berlin at the Haus der Materialisierung is tailored for you !

Check the Haus der Materialisierung’s website: https://hausdermaterialisierung.org/

 

Education

Caroline y. Robertson-Von Trotha

Director of the ZAK Centre for Cultural and General Studies at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany, and professor of sociology and cultural studies. Robertson-Von Trotha is coordinator of the German network of the Anna Lindh Foundation, member...

Éducation

Caroline y.Robertson-Von Trotha

Directrice du Centre ZAK pour les études culturelles et générales de l'Institut de technologie de Karlsruhe (KIT) en Allemagne, et professeure de sociologie et d'études culturelles. Caroline Robertson-Von Trotha est coordinatrice du réseau allemand de la Fondation Anna Lindh, membre...

Celebrating Our Diversity Forum: German network as a partner

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For the third year, the Swedish network organised Celebrating Our Diversity forum on 24-25 November 2020 (via Zoom). The Forum brought together more than 60 members and alumni of the Anna Lindh Foundation in the 42 Euro-Med countries. The German network as well as the Finnish and the Lebanese networks were partners in this initiative of the Swedish network. 13 members of the German network participated actively in the inspiring online event that was facilitated by Maria Scordialos and Rasha Shaaban.

The programme included a world cafe round and reflections on "what did I learn about myself and my work during the pandemic?". We shared opportunities and challenges of our intercultural dialogue working during the pandemic times, and we concluded with sharing our dreams for the Euro-Med region in 2045 (Barcelona+50). Participants exchanged good practices on how to build inclusive, sustainable and intercultural cities especially in post pandemic societies. Dimitrios Cavouras from the Anna Lindh Foundation gave a presentation on the ALF networks work. 

The next edition of the forum is scheduled to take place in Germany in 2021.