Open, flexible and connected to its surroundings: The architecture of the new »Haus für alle« (»House for Everyone«) follows a clear idea. This is reflected in the building’s distinctive design as well as in its many architectural details.

Since 2024, the Media Forward Fund has been supporting public-interest media in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In this interview, founding Managing Director Martin Kotynek talks about the experiences of the Fund’s first two years and its future development.

The Digital Independence Day aims to pave the way towards greater digital independence. How has the initiative developed since its launch? In this interview, initiator Björn Staschen takes stock of the first few months.

A recent evaluation shows how our funding programme with the Kinnings Foundation is enabling change on the ground – and what Grantees in eastern Germany particularly benefit from.

What moved us at the Schöpflin Foundation over the past year – and what did we move forward? Our Annual Report offers insights into our work.

To mark the conclusion of the 19th »Ortszeit Deutschland«, Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at Werkraum Schöpflin and learned more about the Foundation’s work.

Children and young people have a right to protection and participation – also in the digital world. Together with the Crespo Foundation, we will invest a total of €800,000 each year over the next five years to strengthen children’s rights in the digital world.

Good wishes for the new building in Lörrach: A time capsule containing personal messages, creative contributions and mementos captures the present for the future.

Strengthening AI skills is becoming increasingly important in schools, too. Our new Grantee »KI macht Schule« develops practical and interactive educational programmes that empower students and teachers to use AI responsibly and critically.

How does Publix strengthen journalism, civil society and democratic public discourse? In its first publication of this kind, Publix looks back on its first full year of operation and shows what impulses, collaborations and projects have emerged during this time.

Together with several other major foundations, we are supporting independent social networks and open digital spaces. As of now, you can find us on Mastodon via the new server »stiftungen.social«.

Our new Grantee, »Smarter Start ab 14«, advocates for a later introduction to smartphones and social media for children. In this interview, co-founder Verena Holler explains how the initiative connects parents and helps them work together to counter social pressure.