Germany

iMass Innovation

National Network
Germany
Address

P.O. Box 472 Kasoa Ghana
Accra
Germany

Telephone
233544992757
E-Mail
imassinnovation@gmail.com
Mobile Phone (other)
233544992757
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Media
  4. Research
General Information
iMass Innovation works in partnership with rural villages in Ghana to create and establish sustainable solutions for community development. Our local staff members begin working in a community by asking a lot of questions, finding out what problems are seen by members of the community, especially the Human Right Defenders, Women,and children. We then implement a variety of different projects that addresses the grassroots causes of these problems one community at a time. Through our effective volunteer service programs, we connect volunteers from around the world with these communities along with our staff as we work together in areas as Female Human Right, ICT, Food and Agriculture, Education, Water and Sanitation, Healthcare and Economic Development. We come up with a plan, decide on ways to evaluate and measure success, and get to work. Our Initiatives
Mission and Objectives

Immediate objective is to establish a community of media professionals equipped with the skills and the knowledge to report on and investigate threats on media freedom and the Internet, digital identity and safety, and how cyber policy impacts the average user, in an effort to raise public awareness of rising threats to free speech.

Main Projects / Activities

 Develop a curriculum for journalists by aggregating local and international materials; localizing and translating content in English and French for Ghanaian journalists. (Duration: 2 months)
 Hold a 3-day training to develop skills and increase capacity of at least 15 local journalists in using data, information and research in investigative reports about Internet and media freedom. (Duration: 3 days)
 Develop 3 content packages about Internet media freedom, to be published on IMass Innovation and other local media organizations. Packages would include a combination of text (articles/features), visualizations and video or multimedia content. (Duration: 9 months)
 Research, write and publish 1 in-depth research report on Internet media freedom. (Duration: 6 months)
 Monthly meetings with media professionals (including the core group of those trained throughout the project) to discuss new developments, emerging trends, research findings and exchange knowledge on issues pertaining to freedom of expression, and media independence. (Duration: 9 months)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

To addresses the target group in Ghana through training and support for investigative reports in order to better establish an environment for free and democratic media to function in Ghana. We envision this project contributing to an increase in professionalism in order for the media sector to include more diverse views and interests, including traditional marginalized groups, such as women, youth and refugees. Our goal is to work towards an environment of self-regulation of the media community so that laws that limit freedoms and expressions are not needed.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

tTo enable us raise fund to support the network in Ghana West Africa

Contact (1) Full Name
Emmanuel Dzadeysom
Job Title
Journalist
Head of the organisation
Emmanuel Dzadeyson

IMPACT - Civil society research and development e.V.

National Network
Germany
Address

Keithstr. 10 , VH
10787 Berlin
Germany

Telephone
+49(0)30 92276802
E-Mail
info@impact-csrd.org
E-Mail (2)
communication@impact-csrd.org
Mobile Phone
+49(0)17632676635
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
General Information
IMPACT − Civil Society Research and Development e.V., founded in Berlin in 2013, is a non-profit civil society organization with additional offices in Iraq, Turkey and Syria. Civil society-support is the core of IMPACT’s mission. IMPACT is a catalyst for cooperation. It promotesthe exchange of experiences and ideas among local civil society actors and their international peers. It offers support to civil society actors and activists using a community-based and holistic approach that includes assessment, research, training, long-term coaching and financial support. To that end, IMPACT has developed and sustains a network of civil society actors who advocate jointly for democracy, human rights and diversity. IMPACT works in Germany and the Middle East with a special presence in Syria and neighboring countries. IMPACT’s main point of strength lies in its well-trained, professional and active team, comprised of members from diverse backgrounds. The team is spread across Europe, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraqand all team members actively participate in political and social movements at a local and national level. Although widely-dispersed and diverse, the team is united by belief in a common goal of strong civil society and a shared vision. 
Mission and Objectives

Our Vision: 
At IMPACT, we envision an active and well-connected civil society that is capable of shaping policies that respect democracy and human rights values, both nationally and globally.
Our Mission: 
IMPACT aims to empower civil society to become a driver for change and a guarantor for human rights and good governance by conducting relevant research, and by offering spaces that enable capacity building and the exchange of knowledge and resources. 
 
Our Values: 
Solidarity: we express and urge solidarity with all freedom-seeking movements worldwide and see ourselves as a part of the international movement for democracy.
Professionalism:we conduct our activities and services to the highest standards based on ethical and professional values, regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, sect or race.
Diversity: we see diversity as a key component of strength and a driver for development. We respect the diversity of individuals and communities, and seek to create safe spaces for expression and creativity. 
Transparency and Accountability: we believe in the freedom of information, so long as it is practiced in accordance with other fundamental civil rights and liberties. As such, we participate in creating a transparent environment by providing information to our stakeholders. As a main pillar of good governance, we encourage transparency among both civil society and local authorities.
Partnership: we believe that individual efforts are not enough to create change. Therefore, we seek to establish partnerships with likeminded organizations that share our common values and aims. 

Main Projects / Activities

- SYRIAN CIVIL SOCIETY MAPPING:
In this continuous study, we provide concrete information about Syrian civil society actors to source individuals and agencies who work in the Syrian context. also mapping on the syrian organizations in germany 
- NETWORKING:
Through our wide database, we directly connect international actors with relevant actors on the ground to achieve the best impact and prevent waste of time and resources.
- MONITORING & EVALUATION:
We provide real time M&E services, field researches and capacity assessments, in order to enhance the transparency and help troubleshooting the work of Syrian & international actors.
- CAPACITY BUILDING:
We use our accumulative experience and reachable resources to empower the newly growing organizations and support them through the early stages of their work.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Impact is a networking and research center, we have good access to all syrian organizations in Germany and working on activating the syrian community here, this needs cooperation with the active organizations in germany

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Impact was originally  created in the IndignAction conference by ALF in Luxembourg and then was suppose to get funded and supported as a network of civil actors to support the syrian people in the ALF Forum in Marsielle 2013, this didn't happen because of skeptisism by some members
however we're still part of discussions and close to some members of the ALF family and would like to continue networking withing Germany and abroad Impact

Contact (1) Full Name
Obayda Abu Kweder
Job Title
communication officer
Head of the organisation
Hozan Ibrahim
Contact (2) Full Name
Ruham Hawash
Job Title (2)
Administrative Manager

Individual member: Farah Lenser

National Network
Germany
Address

Mittelstr. 40
Berlin
Germany

Telephone
+49 (0)30 793 22 30
E-Mail
farah@open-forum.de
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Media
General Information
As a freelance journalist I am publishing articles around intercultural dialogue and as facilitator and moderator of large and little groups I am using methods like “Magic Roundtable”, “Open Space” and other technologies to enhance self organizing processes. As a free lance journalist I am publishing articles around intercultural dialogue and as facilitator and moderator of large and little groups I am using methods like “Magic Roundtable”, “Open Space” and other technologies to enhance self organizing processes. Please see our website:www.open-forum.de
Mission and Objectives

As a freelance journalist I am publishing articles around intercultural dialogue and as facilitator and moderator of large and little groups I am using methods like “Magic Roundtable”, “Open Space” and other technologies to enhance self organizing processes. Please see our website:www.open-forum.de

Main Projects / Activities

As a freelance journalist I am publishing articles around intercultural dialogue and as facilitator and moderator of large and little groups I am using methods like “Magic Roundtable”, “Open Space” and other technologies to enhance self organizing processes. Please see our website:www.open-forum.de

Contact (1) Full Name
Farah Lenser

Individual member: Horst Posselt

National Network
Germany
Address

Helmholtzstr. 13
53123 Bonn
Germany

Telephone
+49 228 628027
Fax
+49 228 628027
E-Mail
Horst.Posselt@t-online.de
Mobile Phone
+49 163 4000683
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Religion
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
Former Head of the European Neighbourhood Policy/Euro-Mediterranean Partnership; Maghreb Division of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (retired)
Mission and Objectives

N/A

Main Projects / Activities

Lectures on ENP and EMP

Contact (1) Full Name
Horst Posselt

Initiative Grenzen-Los! e.V.

National Network
Germany
Address

Wiclefstasse 3210551 Berlin
10551 Berlin
Germany

Telephone
030 488 15 220/1
E-Mail
info@grenzen-los.eu
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Youth and education
General Information

The Initiative Grenzen-Los!e.V. is an association of young people (mostly students and young graduates) in their 20s and 30s with very different backgrounds. Four people comprise the board and there are about 30 active members.(see www.grenzen-los.eu). The main project is: JugendtheaterBüroBerlin (Youth Theater Office Berlin), which is funded by the XENOS Program of the European Union and the German Federal Ministry of Social and Labour Affairs with a three-year budget of 500.000 Euro. The goal of the project is the organization of a 3-day festival in October 2011 in the Haus der Kulturen (Berlin). Main partners are: The Freedom Theater in Jenin, House of Culture Berlin, Grips Theater Berlin.

Mission and Objectives

We are a non-profit organization committed to promoting political education and socio-cultural community works. We are engaged in inter-regional and international cultural exchange and aim at encouraging young people and young adults to actively participate in the society they live in and take over responsibility by taking over social and political commitments. The aim is to promote the critical debate concerning social processes through the means of education and emancipation. We are committed to strengthening equal rights through the systematic promotion of the underprivileged in society. The activities are directed against any forms of prejudices, racial, sexist and social and discrimination and exploitation and the violation of human rights.The main activities are political education and socio-cultural community works with underprivileged youngsters, scientific research concerning racism, organization of panels and forums concerning adult education in the sphere of theater,music and film.

Main Projects / Activities

Besides the main project “Youth Theater Office Berlin” there are several other venues the Initiative Grenzen-Los! e.V. is undertaking right now: The following projects are taking place: • NIAR- Network against Islamophobia and Racism, organizing scientific publications, exhibitions, panels concerning the topic • SKET- Schnelle Kulturelle Eingreiftruppe, Free Adult Theater Company

Contact (1) Full Name
Lena Hellwig
Head of the organisation
Lena-Gülcan Orhan
Contact (2) Full Name
Sandra Rabbow

InPerspective e.V.

National Network
Germany
Address

Postfach 440528, 12005 Berlin
Berlin
Germany

Telephone
0049 157 / 827 97 442
Telephone (other)
0178 / 18 28 884
E-Mail
editors@inperspective.media
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Media
General Information
InPerspective e.V. is a non-profit-organisation which publishes the multi-lingual InPerspective.media online magazine. InPerspective starts at a point where the conventional media reaches its limits by giving voice to worldwide perspectives. To address readers from all over the world, InPerspective translates all articles into as many languages as possible. The platform allows for writers to create new topics both with regional or global focuses. InPerspective is managed by a core group of editors and regional coordinators. At the moment, it is run solely by volunteers. Our team consists of nine staff members in Berlin (journalists, programmers, project managers and a graphic designer) and four regional coordinators who work from Macedonia, Armenia, Israel and Ivory Coast. Partners include about 25 translators and 30 journalists worldwide, mostly located in Europe, Middle East and Northern Africa. We are also in partnership with three journalist networks (in the Balkan territory, in Armenia and a pan African blogger network) as well as hostwriter.org, a global journalist network. We are currently in the process of applying for funds from the EU and other foundations.
Mission and Objectives

The main objectives of InPerspective are 1. to broaden international journalism through intercultural and interlingua exchange of news and ideas, 2. to create an international network of journalists and translators who embrace our intercultural mission, and 3. to provide readers with international perspectives which may not be accessible to them due to language barriers or lack of coverage in national press.

We strive to achieve democratic journalism, which involves journalists, translators and readers in the editorial process. Our platform allows for readers not only to comment and rate articles but also to vote for topics they are interested in, and for journalists and translators to be part of the decision-making process of the publication. We are also working on a project to visualize stories, and include data journalism for main topics using our global map, which is the visual base of our website www.inperspective.media.

Main Projects / Activities

In order to achieve these objectives, InPerspective has established an online magazine, which publishes articles of interest in a variety of languages. We have also began to build a wide network of international journalists, translators, editors, and readers. Our platform encourages interaction between journalists and readers in order to create a virtual international pressroom.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The main objective of ALF is to overcome misunderstandings and stereotypes that affect relations among the societies of the Euro-Med — a task which became of utmost importance in the last decade.  InPerspective e.V.  shares and contributes to this mission with its online magazine www.inperspective.media by creating a virtual space where different perspectives can be represented and shared in a multitude of languages. By giving to voice to writers and journalists who write report on relevant issues we provide readers, who usually can only get access to their national (or maybe continental) perspective, with a wider understanding. InPerspective brings people of diverse backgrounds in dialogue and promotes an understanding of „the other“, surmounting the barriers of language and /or distance. 

InPerspective would be interested in partnering with network organizations both within and outside of Germany by connecting our growing network of journalists and translators with organizations, provide space for coverage of activities and projects of ALF and their network organizations.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to be part of the ALF Network’s 4000+ civil society organisations, which share the values of the foundation. We want to be part of this network, not only because we strongly believe in the power and importance of civil society and intercultural dialogue but as a a multilingual media platform, we built InPerspective precisely to empower civil society. We already have partners in Israel and Egypt and look forward to connecting with organizations from across the Euro-Med and beyond. Through membership in the ALF Network, we hope to spread our mission and help people reach news and perspective beyond those provided by national and regional media. In addition, we hope to provide a platform for all who share our mission and establish partnerships with organizations and persons who are actively involved in inter-regional dialogue.

Contact (1) Full Name
Anieke Becker
Job Title
Manager
Head of the organisation
Nikolas Zöller
Contact (2) Full Name
Nathalie Alyon
Job Title (2)
Regional Coordinator

institut DIALOG transnational e.V.

National Network
Germany
Address

Konzepthaus Jahnstraße 23
09126 Chemnitz
Germany

Telephone
+49 171 68 355 28
Fax
+49 228 92 880 70
E-Mail
hwp@dialog-transnational.de
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
  2. Youth and education
General Information

Our organisation offers further education to certify dialogue facilitators, and trainings for certified dialogue facilitators who are working in various fields. It hosts the European Network for Dialogue Facilitation, the Youth Dialogue Academy was founded to educate young people in facilitating dialogic communication by developing and implementing dialogic skills. In international context the institut DIALOG transnational e.V. is promoting the development of cooperation projects for enhancing common and mutual learning to better understand each other, and building a solid ground for intercultural respect, peaceful co-laboration and co-creativity. In implementing our work, we intent to strengthen the potentials for sustainable developments of people, organisations and societies.

Mission and Objectives

Dialog transnational is an registered organisation that is focused on * Dialogue facilitation and Training of Trainers for Dialogue Facilitation * Education and learning for change/transformation processes * Training of Trainers, training for male /female multipliers in gender mainstreaming contexts * Organizational development and Systemic consultancy * Research in several disciplines supporting dialogue development * The association is characterized by profound knowledge and experiences with regard to research-based project development and implementation of projects aiming at the promotion of a sustainable development of individuals and societies. We put in practice innovative methods of project implementation and co-operation and transfer these targets into educational and learning arrangements for different target groups at different levels and in different cultures.

Main Projects / Activities

> facilitating dialogue for different target groups > development of European projects to promote transformation processes > workshops, seminars, lectures on different subjects, systemic consulting > train the trainer (ToT) offers for large group interventions and dialogue facilitating​

Contact (1) Full Name
Sebastian-Alexander Greve & Katrin Schweiker
Head of the organisation
Dr. Heidemarie Wünsche-Piétzka
Contact (2) Full Name
Til Seier