A highly sought-after venue, 5,000 guests, and more than 35 events: With its diverse program, Publix brings together media professionals, civil society organizations, and engaged citizens.

The building ensemble of Publix and the Spore Initiative has received the highest award of the Association of German Architects (BDA), the »Nike«, and was named a finalist in the German Architecture Prize 2025, awarded by the federal government.

Villa Schöpflin has developed a new program that helps adolescents address online addiction and use digital media more mindfully. In the interview, Project Manager Daniel Ott provides insights into the new program.

Chef Niklas Schröter ensures freshly prepared, healthy meals at the Schöpflin School – while also encouraging children to actively engage with nutrition and sustainability.

Our former Grantee Kiron is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since 2015, the organization has been providing refugees with free access to education.

In early September, participants of the citizens’ debate »Fair Taxes and Finances« presented their recommendations to policymakers. The focus is on greater tax justice, social security, and transparency.

Our Grantee »aula« helps schools enable young people to take an active role in everyday decision-making. In this interview, Managing Director Alexa Schaegner explains why schools play such an important role in developing democratic and social skills.

The new discussion paper from our funding partner More in Common shows how a forward-looking debate on migration is possible in Germany.

After being founded in 2021, the Schöpflin School has now reached an important milestone: the children of the pioneer class are moving on to secondary schools. They were bid farewell with a festive »graduation ceremony«.

With the »InInfo« alliance, we are working together with partners to promote independent journalism, fair digital infrastructures and an informed public — countering disinformation and the concentration of power online.

Founded and run by FACK e.V., the FACKtory in the eastern German town of Altenburg offers an open space where young people can actively help shape regional civil society. At the start of our new funding partnership with FACK e.V., we asked the organization’s managing director, Valentin Rühlmann, three questions.

In the second funding round of the Media Forward Fund, three local media outlets each received a grant of €400,000. Additionally, the jury awarded Launch Grants for the first time as part of the new funding line for science and data journalism.