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The institution "Haus der offenen Tür" is part of the catholic church community named "St. Peter" in Sinzig and is an institution concerning youth work. Youth work is described in § 11 of the social law, the so called "SGB VIII". In cooperation with the civil community there is one colleague who works in the 3 in Sinzig situated schools as a social worker (§ 13 SGB VIII). Since July 2007 the "Kompetenzagentur" is a project of the institution. This project is part of the EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE initiative of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth and is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The task of this project is it to accompany young disadvantaged people in the age of 14 up to 27 to find their place in society. Competence agencies promote and improve the cooperation and coordination between the institutions and stakeholders after leaving school (networking). At the moment our main partners are: Youth migration services, Youth work, Youth welfare office, cultural institutions (museums, music Schools…) politicians, firms, companies, business, job centers, clubs and associations (sports, culture, music…), schools municipal administration. Since January 2009 the project "Schulverweigerung - die 2. Chance" (school refusal - the second chance) has begun its work with school drop outs and school refuseniks. This project is also part of the EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE INITIATIVE of the Ministry and therefore also funded by the ESF. Political youth education and the European Voluntary Service are also part of the work.

The organisation stand up for intercultural understanding and social and political participation, for the chance of every human being in our society for good education, for tolerance and against racism or discrimination. We do this together people from different countries as well people from Bavaria. We will create and take part in networks.

The foundations primary objective is to support political education both within Germany and abroad, thus promoting democratic involvement, socio-political activism and cross-cultural understanding. The Foundation also provides support for art and culture, science and research and developmental cooperation. Its activities are guided by the fundamental political values of ecology, democracy, solidarity and non-violence. The foundation not only pursues numerous projects of its own but also provides encouragement and support to groups and individuals. By the way of its international collaboration with a large number of project partners –currently more than 100 projects in 60 countries- the HBF aims to strengthen ecological and civil activism on a global level, in order to intensify the supra-regional exchange of ideas and experiences – and to keep our sensibilities alert for change.

The Foundation’s primary objective is to support civic education and promote democratic participation, socio-political activism and cross-cultural understanding. On an international level, the foundation advocates respect between people of different origins, cultural and/or gender identities, and political viewpoints.

-Supporting the intercultural and social dialogue -Supporting the participation by young people -Destroing cultural, political borders and stereotypes -Inklusion of disadvantaged people and of minorities -Teaching young people using radio and internet for representing their own programms and issues of interest -Encouraging young people developing their own vision of media and media contents

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In the HRK member institutions cooperate on all questions relating to the fulfilment of their responsibilities in research, teaching and studies, continuing training, technology and knowledge transfers, international cooperation and academic self-government. The opinion- and decision-making processes within the HRK lead to recommendations and state¬ments. In publishing these, the HRK ensures that the voices of the higher education institutions is heard in public discussions.

The fund’s goal consists in fostering freedom of thought, democracy and the courage to stand up for one’s beliefs in the Arab world. The Ibn Rushd Fund wants Arab culture to strive for rationalism and tolerance. Supporting the ideas of freedom of thought and democracy is an important starting point to catch up with the process of world civilization. To this end, the fund collects money to honour people who have rendered outstanding services to these goals. In this way, endeavours for freedom and democracy in the Arab World will be supported. The fund also launches campaigns in favour of persons who because of their political or social activities and beliefs come into conflict with their governments.

We provide strategy advice and solutions, know-how transfer, technical assistance and cultural exchange activities, for example, in educational exchange and the development of curricula. IDEM initiates, supports and carries out projects and institutions that are involved with the role of media in democratisation processes and the development of information and communication technologies in Europe and worldwide. IDEM's experienced and multidisciplinary team is committed to provide policy makers, implementing organisations and scholars with relevant strategic analysis and practical solutions.IDEM seeks, with a network of local partners, local partners, editors and journalists, students of journalism and lawyers working in the industry, the integration of target countries into the international and specifically European structures, servicing varying needs of the countries. Areas like media and security, democracy or new technologies find special attention.