#Commune

[…] Less than a third of young people under the age of 30 state that the most effective way to make their voices heard is to participate in elections. It is therefore hardly surprising that only about [...]

[…] The Bertelsmann Stiftung is therefore working on ideas and concepts to make our democracy more diverse and inclusive. We would like to empower people to get involved in politics and civil society to [...]

[…] Strengthening Young People's Voices in our Democracy Democracies thrive on the willingness of their citizens to participate in shaping their society. This willingness cannot be taken for granted; each [...]

[…] Data for Society Climate change, energy crisis, mobility revolution – creating communities that are sustainable and livable requires solid information. If we want to make sound decisions, we need [...]

[…] High-quality educational institutions Early childhood education and care (ECEC) centers and schools have become a natural part of young people’s lives. Children and adolescents spend considerable time [...]

[…] In schools and other educational institutions across the country, the fact that Germany has long been a country if immigration cannot be denied. Given that every third child in primary school comes [...]

[…] Making fair migration a reality Germany needs immigrants, as the country increasingly faces an aging population and skilled-labor shortages. In recent years, Germany has received – in addition to [...]

[…] During the trial phase of the “Leave no child behind!” project, the Bertelsmann Stiftung conducted research on the local conditions required to enable coordinated preventive action. The key findings [...]

[…] Language is key: Summer camps for unaccompanied and separated children and youth Led by the v. Bodelschwingh Foundation Bethel: The v. Bodelschwingh Foundation Bethel in Bielefeld is an organisation [...]

[…] Not all regions and population groups in Germany benefit equally from the opportunities offered by digitization. The unequal distribution of opportunities between urban and non-urban areas will be [...]