Media
Here you’ll find an archive of all our press releases, news articles, and background reports. In addition, videos, photos, and some of our other publications provide you with deeper insights into our foundation’s work.
News
Notice
11.09.2026
StaRK Strengthens Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education
- How can children learn to cope with frustration, emotions, and challenges? The new German free online course “The Tower Falls Over—Now What?” provides answers to these questions. It is part of StaRK, a project of the Stiftung Kinder forschen and Charité. The Siemens Stiftung supports this initiative, which strengthens self-regulation skills in children of preschool age.
Notice
07.09.2026
Dr. Nina Smidt Assumes the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung
- Michael R. Neumann handed over the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung to our CEO Dr. Nina Smidt effective October 1, 2026. The announcement of the handover of duties took place in Hamburg in the presence of members of the Board of Trustees and the foundation's Executive Board.
Notice
20.08.2026
Strategic Roundtable, “Delivering Climate Literacy: Addressing Disinformation & Advancing Adaptation”
- At Climate Week NYC 2026, Siemens Stiftung and the Office for Climate Education bring together policymakers, NGOs, philanthropy, and international organizations for a strategic roundtable on climate literacy. The discussion will explore how Climate Change Education can counter misinformation and become a powerful driver of climate adaptation.
Notice
17.08.2026
Rooted in culture and context: V Encuentro fosters pathways for the future of education
- More than 500 participants from 200 organizations across 14 countries came together at the V Encuentro in Lima, Peru. The three-day event strengthened collaboration and advanced innovative education solutions to Latin America’s most pressing educational challenges.
Background stories & interviews
Insight | | 17.08.2026
Rooted in culture and context: V Encuentro fosters pathways for the future of education
- More than 500 participants from 200 organizations across 14 countries came together at the V Encuentro in Lima, Peru. The three-day event strengthened collaboration and advanced innovative education solutions to Latin America’s most pressing educational challenges.
Publications
WeTu Impact Report 2024
The social enterprise WeTu, founded by the Siemens Foundation, develops innovative solutions for clean water, e-mobility, energy, cooling, and recycling on Lake Victoria. The 2024 Impact Report demonstrates how these services promote health, income, and climate protection—and improve the lives of thousands of people.
Leveraging decentralized, entrepreneurial approach to safe water supply.
A comprehensive study on water kiosks and their impact in rural Kenya.
STEM Education Initiative for Innovation in Latin America
The brochure describes 14 projects on open educational resources, teacher training tools, and coordinated institutional networks.
