Wuerttembergische Strasse 12
10707 Berlin
Germany
- Democracy and community development
Transform's work is based on three pillars: promoting social cohesion, analyzing political developments, and conflict management. Transform e.V. works purely on a voluntary basis and is financed through project funds and donations. Transform currently has a team of five people who are financed through project funds. The annual budget is between 30,000 and 60,000 euros. In addition to the project funds, Transform is financed through training courses on methods of conflict management and communication. Transform works nationally and internationally, i.e. in Germany, Egypt, Tunis, Israel and Palestine. Our partner organizations are: Institute of Cultural Affairs, ICA:UK; Challenge, Israel; Herbert Kelman Institute, Austria;, Critical Mass, Netherlands; Institute of Psychology, University of Hamburg, Germany; Neighborhood management Berlin-Neukölln
Transform e.V. serves to promote societal, political, social and cultural development, intercultural tolerance, mutual understanding as well as social commitment and understanding. The aim is not to change the world, but to show that alternative solutions to some of the social and societal dilemmas can be found through innovative methods and models of intervention. Conflicts should not only be seen as a destructive force, but also as an opportunity for positive social change and structural and moral growth. Sustainable solutions can only be found through an intensive examination of the conflict, not through short-term compromises. Communication and constructive dialogue are the key to resolving a conflict.
Exploring the Potential for Transformation at the Local Level in Egypt Gewaltprävention Neukoelln (Conflict Prevention at Berlin Neukoelln) Wir am Droryplatz – Bildung in Bewegung (We at Droryplatz - Education on the move) Begleitung der Gewerbetreibenden im Kontext von Bedrohung und Gewalt (Supporting traders in the context of threats and violence) Aktionswoche Pankow in Bewegung - Action week Pankow on the move
Since its founding, Transform has worked in the Euro-Mediterranean context, in Israel and Palestine, in Tunisia and Egypt. In recent years, the focus of activities has been more on intercultural dialogue in Europe, including in collaboration with the UK, the Netherlands and Austria, as well as in the German context, to promote intercultural dialogue in Berlin districts. Through various projects, we try to promote active participation and participation for everyone, to overcome social prejudices and to promote a culture of recognition and cohesion.
Transform would like to expand its work and exchange ideas with other organizations in the Euro-Mediateranean states and explore joint projects. The focus should be on intercultural dialogue, communication in general and cultural activities.