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2012/13 Intervention! Who we are and what we do. An introduction to our Foundation

The Heinrich Böll Foundation is a catalyst for green visions and projects, a ––think tank for reform, and an internatio­ nal network The primary objectives guiding our work are is closely affiliated to the German Green Party establishing democracy and human rights –– promotes the development of democratic civil ––fighting against environmental degradation ––society at home and abroad ––safeguarding everyone’s rights of social parti­ defends equal rights and equal opportunities ––cipation ––regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religi­ supporting non-violent conflict resolution on, ethnicity, or nationality –– defending the rights of individuals supports cultural projects as part of our civic –– –– programmes assists gifted, socially and politically active Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung e.V. ––students and graduates in and abroad Schumannstr. 8, 10117 Berlin Our namesake is the writer and Nobel laureate Heinrich Böll who stands for the principles we are committed to: the defence co-operates with state foundations in all of the T +49(0)30.285 34-0 of freedom, civic courage, active tolerance, and the cherishing ––16 German states F +49(0)30.285 34-109 of art and as independent spheres of thought and action. is mostly financed through public funds (cur­ Photo: Toni Richter E [email protected] ––rently around 45 million euros per year) I www.boell.de/en

Promoting Democracy, Asserting Human Rights Democratic Participation We support people Gender Policy Around the world, discrimination in their efforts to achieve social participation and based on gender and sexuality is still a daily reality. autonomy. This includes working in stable democra­ Women are being forced into traditional roles – and cies, however, we are also active under authorita­ are thus excluded from the political arena, homose­ rian and sometimes repressive conditions. As the xuals and people with non-standard gender identi­ has shown, the change from autocratic ties are living in fear of public humiliation or even regime to democracy cannot be achieved overnight, physical violence. We want to turn gender issues as have to be developed, corruption rei­ into political issues, bundle forces for change, and ned in, and encrusted power structures broken up. expand existing and create new networks in this Our aim is to support societies on their thorny road area. To achieve this, we have set up relevant pro­ towards democracy – within the Arab world and jects in many parts of the world. elsewhere. Wherever we encounter courageous part­ ners, we attempt to create greater leeway for politi­ cal and social participation and emancipation.

Mexico , national rally for justice and against impunity, May 2011 Photo: Claudia Wondratschke

Justice in a Finite World Globalisation and Sustainability Germany’s – that is, the decision to transform energy production – sends a very positive signal to the rest of the world: Here is a highly industrialised and export-oriented economy making the transition Green New Deal Our carbon-based economic to renewables*. Our international offices are wor­ model not only threatens our climate and environ­ king to spread this message. We are partnering with ment but also endangers the livelihoods of present groups committed to achieving green transforma­ and future generations. We have to restructure indu­ tions – by phasing out a global economy based on strial society, and this requires everyone’s involve­ fossil fuels; by promoting resource-efficient develop­ ment. We will have to achieve a sustainable econo­ ment; and by pushing for a global shift in agricultural my, a new social contract, a Green New Deal! We production. In addition, we support those adversely provide a forum for people who are committed to affected by the status quo and by misguided respon­ ecological transformation, and we promote new ses to the multiple crises, such as oil extraction from ideas and experimental approaches worldwide. We shale and tar sands, nuclear power, large-scale dams, seek to identify solutions and answers to the limits of land expropriation, and agrofuel monocultures. growth and support those who pioneer social innova­ * http://energytransition.de tion, as well as new and different lifestyles.

Committed to a United and Democratic Europe European Policy The is facing Foreign and Security Policy The European Union a real test. The financial crisis presents European is light years away from a common foreign and secu­ institutions and national governments with the diffi­ rity policy, yet for Europe to play a central role task of developing a sustainable structure that regarding global challenges the member states will will bolster the future of the EU. A common Euro­ have to develop common guidelines towards a “glo­ pean vision no longer appears to exist. In key areas, bal domestic policy.” We want to promote such European policy is on the defensive, and the next efforts and are thus organising international exchan­ two years will show how and in what form the Euro­ ges on security policy. We are committed to a sustai­ pean project will continue. We promote debate on nable German and European , a policy the future of the EU and are trying to stimulate based on democratic and human rights values. greater European integration in crucial policy areas. In doing this, we oppose all populist movements that are trying to undermine European solidarity. Solida­ rity and co-operation are crucial for Europe’s future.

The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s 2011 Foreign Policy Conference Photo: Stefan Röhl

Equal Opportunities and Participation Education A fair chance to get ahead is a crucial Integration Integration is only possible, if it precondition for social equity – and it also makes offers the chance to better oneself. Despite the fact good sense economically. The promise that one may that Germany is a country of immigration, a migra­ better oneself through endeavour does make a socie­ tion background still counts as an unfavourable fac­ ty more innovative and more dynamic. However, this tor in school or on the job market. We support poli­ will only work, if ethnic, spatial, or social barriers cies that enable everybody to participate, are being broken down. We support policies that that do not discriminate against any group or person. promote social mobility, enable advancement, and We are committed to a diverse, yet solidary society break down structural barriers. We are committed and we develop strategies towards greater integra­ to improving the access to education and the means tion. Our aim is an inclusive society, one where every­ to communicate, and we are strifing to support body feels at home, no matter what his or her age, resourcefulness and civic self-. gender, religion, or roots.

“No cribbing!” – Education is key to participation and getting ahead Photo: Waltraud Grubitzsch, dpa/lsn

Heinrich Böll House in Langenbroich Art and Media as Barometers of Society In many countries, artists are being persecuted for their commitment to freedom. With the Democracy and the public sphere The internet Art and cultural policy In times of crises the arts grants offered by the Heinrich Böll House in is transforming political culture, as new forms of are of great importance, as photographs, film, video Langenbroich we are trying to create an environ­ participation (such as online petitions) and new installations, theatre, performances, and literature ment in which, for a certain period, such artists tools (such as liquid democracy) have the potential let us view and consider everyday phenomena in a are enabled to pursue their work in a calm to reclaim popular democracy and put a stop to poli­ new light. We promote art and culture as expressi­ atmosphere and under conditions free of mate­ tical apathy. We are exploring ways to increase ons of social self-understanding and reflection and rial need. In 2012, our resident artists were ­participation, ways that go along with parliamentary thus support exhibition and theatre projects and ­writers from the Arab region and . democracy – in order to make citizens more than host film festivals, readings, and panel discussions mere naysayers and let them instead become respon­ on cultural issues. Sigrun Reckhaus, c/o Cologne Public Library sible actors that take up matters of public interest. Josef-Haubrich-Hof 1, D-50676 Köln T +49.2 21.2 83 48 50 F +49.2 21.5 10 25 89 E [email protected] I www.boell.de/langenbroich-en t y i - n ght i con - ghl i ipate i tic In it, . ebate abou d acy ll require pol anzius h r 978-3-86928-095-0 sial r It wi emocr o F ve . i o ISBN acy ISBN 978-3-86928-075-2 opean d le contr emocr The Future of European Democrac ens the chance to par ant d itiz ibr that enab n

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Making Green History Accessible

The Archiv Grünes Gedächtnis (that is, the Green Memory Archive) collects documents concerning the history of the German Green Party, as well as source material about the new social movements. All documents are accessible to academic resear­ chers, as well as to the general public. In addition, the archive hosts conversations with living wit­ nesses of these political and social developments.

Opening hours Mon., Tue., Thu. 9-17 h; Wed. 12-20 h; Fri. 9-16 h. For archival queries or expert services please make an appointment via phone or e-mail. The reference library can be accessed without prior appointment.

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A Space for Debate and Meetings The Beletage, the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s All spaces are accessible to people with special conference centre has become a well-established needs. Additional services such as catering, venue in the centre of Germany’s capital, hosting interpreting, digital recording, or decoration can be around 450 events per year, ranging from panel easily met, as we collaborate with a number of discussions, to expert talks, seminars, and visiting highly professional contractors. It is possible to groups. The centre’s ambience with its transparen­ rent our spaces, including multimedia , cy, elegance, and convenience allows for open either as individual rooms or in combination. communication, professional meetings, and creativity. Its functional architecture blends Conference Centre Beletage ecology with state-of-the-art technology. Sliding Gundula Fienbork, manager panels and shutters make its well-lit spaces T +49.30.2 85 34-210 adaptable to a wide range of needs. In addition, the E [email protected] spacious foyer allows for informal get-togethers, I www.boell.de/konferenzzentrum presentations, and exhibitions.

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Promoting Young Talent Our Scholarship Programme The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s scholarship pro­ We expect from our fellows a high level of aca­ gramme provides support to approximately 1,000 demic achievement, a profile of community and undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students volunteer involvement, political awareness, as from both Germany and abroad – and that across all well as an active commitment to the Foundation’s academic disciplines. Support includes a stipend, fundamental values of ecology, non-violence, soli­ advisory services, and skills development. To pro­ darity, and democracy. mote diversity, the Foundation especially encoura­ ges applications from groups underrepresented in Application deadlines: For students (even those academia. This is shown by the fact that, for example: just about to take up their studies) and post-gradu­ 32% of our scholarship recipients come from out­ ates there are, as a rule, two application deadlines: side of Germany or have an immigrant background; 1 March and 1 September. 63% of the students we support are women; 30% of T +49.(0)30.285 34-400 all doctoral candidates have children; other target Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. between 10 and 13 h groups include students with non-academic family E [email protected] backgrounds, as well as students in the fields of I www.boell.de/scholarships natural or applied sciences. Photo: Malgorzata Lewandowska

Gender Democracy – and Taking Feminism Ahead Feminism and Gender Democracy are fundamental to the Heinrich Böll Foundation and have thus, in our charter, been enshrined as “common tasks.” The Gunda Werner Institute focuses on issues and This means that all our employees have to make current debates surrounding gender policy and it these outlooks part of their daily routines, be it promotes discussions on feminism and gender regarding communication or when developing new democracy. projects. In addition, the Gunda Werner Institute, an autonomous entity within the Foundation, resear­ Gunda-Werner-Institut (Heinrich Böll Foundation) ches and discusses feminist and gender policy per­ T +49.30.2 85 34-122 spectives on certain issues and core themes of our F +49.30.2 85 34-109 work. It is the Institute’s mission to develop critical E [email protected] approaches in the areas of feminism, gender demo­ The staff of the Gunda Werner Institute Photo: Stephan Röhl I www.gunda-werner-institut.de/web/home.html cracy, and emancipatory men’s policies.

Political Education on the federal and state levels GreenCampus is the Foundation’s umbrella organi­ Our 16 state foundations – all of them incorporated sation in the field of continuing education – and independent associations – co-operate closely with especially political management. Our aim is to pro­ one another and with the federal Foundation. Exam­ vide professional politicians as well as unsalaried ples for such cooperation are the “Campus Tour,” a representatives and activists with the tools for suc­ series of events at many German universities, or the cessful political work. At present, we are offering Green New Deal initiative that, through numerous around 20 modules based on thematic areas and types of events, aimed to popularise approaches methodological steps covering communication, towards a sustainable economy. In the Membership media, and organisational aspects. Assembly, the Foundation’s supreme decision- making body, each state foundation has one delegate GreenCampus (Heinrich Böll Foundation) in order to make sure that regional issues are being T +49.30.2 85 34-144 F +49.30.2 85 34-109 considered in the Foundation’s programmes. E [email protected] The staff of GreenCampus-Team Photo: Stephan Röhl I http://www.greencampus.de/web/english.html

Germany’s political foundations are financed Green Academy Friends & Supporters almost exclusively through public funds. However, The Green Academy is a network of individuals The Friends of the Heinrich Böll Foundation sup­ there are many projects that may not be pursued from academia, politics, and civil society that port the Foundation’s aims and values. In the spirit using such funds, no matter how important they aims to interconnect political and scientific dis­ of Heinrich Böll they are especially committed to are. To a certain degree this gap is filled by the Fri­ courses. The Academy way founded in 1999 by the the areas of human rights, as well as arts and cul­ ends of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, yet to give Heinrich Böll Foundation and comprises 60 hono­ ture. In this they do make an important contributi­ such projects a more solid base we are we are set­ rary members who, in conjunction with the board on towards guaranteeing the long-term quality of ting up, in 2012, the TuWas Foundation for Public of the Foundation and the management of the Aca­ the Foundation’s activities and its autonomy. Spirit. Please contact us, if you would like to recei­ demy, decide on its thematic focus. ve further information. Ulrike Cichon: T +49.30.2 85 34-1 12 Dr. Anne Ulrich (co-ordinator) E [email protected] E [email protected] T +49.30.2 85 34-120 I www.boell.de/freundeskreis I www.tuwasstiftung.de E [email protected] I www.boell.de/akademie