We celebrate 15 years of joint commitment
to a sustainable future
For 15 years, we have been working with a global network on sustainable social development. Together with our partners, we develop innovative solutions to address pressing challenges of our time – from Access to Essential Services to Connected Societies and Climate & Sustainability.
What sets us apart is our insatiable curiosity, our eagerness to learn and our commitment to collaborative creation. Drawing inspirations from each other, we have overcome boundaries, and proven what is possible through collaboration and a shared vision. We take this opportunity to reflect and acknowledge our partners’ contributions.
«We embrace transformation by fostering innovation and co-creation with our partners.»
Dr. Nina Smidt, CEO of Siemens Stiftung, in conversation with Dr. Nathalie von Siemens, President of the Board of Trustees
15 Voices – 1 Vision
In the video series “15 Voices – 1 Vision”, we introduce you to 15 remarkable people from our partner organizations who are driving change. From teachers to social entrepreneurs and artists, each shares their unique perspective on our shared vision: A sustainable and livable future.
Skills for the 21st century
Olivia Serwaa Opare, Director of Science Education at Ghana Education Service, explains how new methods in STEM lessons are strengthening future skills.
Bridging the digital divide
Ralph Müller-Eiselt, CEO of Forum Education Digitalization emphasizes how digitalization offers enormous opportunities for greater inclusion and participation.
Climate action at schools
Claudia Robles of INNOVEC Mexico demonstrates how climate change education empowers schools as changemakers, emphasizing the role of regional and global networks.
Music as a connecting force
Eddie Hatitye, Director of the Music In Africa Foundation, advocates for a strong platform that enhances Africa’s music scene as a connecting force and contributor to economic growth.
OER enrich education
Nina Ibaceta Guerra of the Center for Research in Science Didactics highlights the importance of co-creating learning resources with communities to match students‘ specific needs and contexts.
Boosting last mile logistics
Celeste Vogel of eWaka Mobility Ltd. tackles the challenges of last mile logistics in Africa and emphasizes the importance of ecofriendly solutions that benefit all stakeholders.
Young innovators shape the future
Prof. Dr. Marco Beeken explains how Make@thons hone students’ creative and problem-solving skills to develop out-of-the-box solutions to address some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
Joining forces for green mobility
Hanna Salian from GIZ Kenya promotes private-public-philanthropic partnerships to drive innovative mobility solutions in Kenya.
Accelerating female health
Sareen Malik of Cewas aims to fight period poverty through social entrepreneurial innovation, strengthening female empowerment and social development.
New mindsets, tools, and methods
Dr. Claudia Nicolai, Head of Academic Programs, HPI d-school, explains how the Design Thinking approach introduces creative and critical thinking to create suitable learning environments.
Water kiosks empower communities
Joyce Onyach, Lower Nyakite Water User Association, reflects on how a water kiosk empowers the community trough improved health, trainings and job creation.
Fostering educational innovation
Martín Bascopé , Professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile emphasizes the role of the Red STEM Latin America network in connecting communities and institutions across the continent to transform learning experiences.
Co-creating local solutions
Tarwish Lemeeh from WeTu describes how communities at Lake Victoria not only profit form the social enterprise’s solutions but are also directly involved in their development.
Equipping students to learn for life
Dr. Rukmini Banerji explains how the Experimento India project brings hands-on learning to the classroom not as a theory but as something that can be learnt and applied in real life.
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A look back at the last 15 years
15
years
On September 22, 2008, Siemens Stiftung was established by Siemens AG as a nonprofit foundation. Since then, we have been united by a shared vision and numerous projects.
1,000
partners
To date, we have worked with around 1,000 partner organizations worldwide to develop innovative solutions for pressing social challenges.
10
international networks
Our international networks create spaces for mutual learning and co-creation. Changemakers from the fields of Education, Social Entrepreneurship and Arts & Culture come together there to discuss sustainable development issues.
28
countries
Together with our network, we have implemented local projects in 28 countries in our focus regions of Africa, Europe and Latin America. From this year, we have started operations in India/Asia.
22,000
educators
Our educational activities nurture the STEMplus education approach with a focus on climate, digitality and health. Over 22,000 educators worldwide have already taken part in our training courses.
300+
STEM visionaries
For the STEM education of the future: On the initiative of Siemens Stiftung, more than 300 educational stakeholders and political decision-makers are working together within the framework of Red STEM Latinoamérica, International Dialogue on STEM Education, Office for Climate Education and Forum Bildung Digitalisierung.
5,000
Open Educational Resources
Together with our partners, we have already published over 5,000 open educational resources for STEM lessons in German, English and Spanish on the media portal and on CREA.
1.5
million pupils
Over 1.5 million pupils have benefited from new teaching methods and materials from our international education program Experimento and Design Thinking in STEM or developed creative STEM ideas for the future in Make@thons.
180
social entrepreneurs
Over the past 15 years, we have worked with around 180 social entrepreneurs who are making a positive change to society with innovative ideas and technical solutions. Our initiative empowering people. Network has supported them with training in the areas of water, energy and mobility.
33
studies on social entrepreneurship
Over 30 studies and publications to date provide important data and recommendations for social entrepreneurial approaches in development cooperation.
680,000
people supplied with water
Our Safe Water Enterprises and the social enterprise WeTu now supply 680,000 people in Kenya and Uganda with clean drinking water every day.
8,000
artists
Over the past 15 years, more than 8,000 artists have taken part in workshops or laboratories that use art and culture to explore new forms of community building.
340,000
visitors
Concerts and performances in public spaces open up space for dialog and strengthen awareness of a sense of community in societies that are becoming increasingly fragmented. Around 340,000 people have taken part in events such as CHANGING PLACES or Music In Africa Live to date.
21,000
articles on music and performance
7
Foundations
Founded in 2012, the Global Alliance of Siemens Foundations unites all seven Siemens foundations into a strong alliance with a common mission.
4
independent NGOs
We see our role as a driving force. Four major projects initiated by us now run as independent organizations: Music In Africa, WeTu, MOVIMIENTO SUR and STEAM Foundation.
1
Team
Around 50 Siemens Stiftung colleagues in Munich, Berlin, Erlangen and Santiago de Chile work daily on solutions for Access to Essential Services, Connected Societies and Climate & Sustainability. We look forward to the next 15 years and to creating positive change together.
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15
years
On September 22, 2008, Siemens Stiftung was established by Siemens AG as a charitable foundation. Since then, we have been united by a shared vision and numerous projects.
1,000
partners
To date, we have worked with around 1,000 partner organizations worldwide to develop innovative solutions for pressing social challenges.
10
international networks
Our international networks create spaces for mutual learning and co-creation. Changemakers from the fields of Education, Social Entrepreneurship and Arts & Culture come together there to discuss sustainable development issues.
28
countries
Together with our network, we have implemented local projects in 28 countries in our focus regions of Africa, Europe and Latin America. From this year, we have started operations in India/Asia.
22,000
educators
Our educational activities nurture the STEMplus education approach with a focus on climate, digitality and health. Over 22,000 educators worldwide have already taken part in our training courses.
300+
STEM visionaries
For the STEM education of the future: On the initiative of Siemens Stiftung, more than 300 educational stakeholders and political decision-makers are working together within the framework of Red STEM Latinoamérica, International Dialogue on STEM Education, Office for Climate Education and Forum Bildung Digitalisierung.
5,000
Open Educational Resources
Together with our partners, we have already published over 5,000 open educational resources for STEM lessons in German, English and Spanish on the media portal and on CREA.
1.5
million pupils
Over 1.5 million pupils have benefited from new teaching methods and materials from our international education program Experimento and Design Thinking in STEM or developed creative STEM ideas for the future in Make@thons.
180
social entrepreneurs
Over the past 15 years, we have worked with around 180 social entrepreneurs who are making a positive change to society with innovative ideas and technical solutions. Our initiative empowering people. Network has supported them with training in the areas of water, energy and mobility.
33
studies on social entrepreneurship
Over 30 studies and publications to date provide important data and recommendations for social entrepreneurial approaches in development cooperation.
680,000
people supplied with water
Our Safe Water Enterprises and the social enterprise WeTu now supply 680,000 people in Kenya and Uganda with clean drinking water every day.
8,000
artists
Over the past 15 years, more than 8,000 artists have taken part in workshops or laboratories that use art and culture to explore new forms of community building.
340,000
visitors
Concerts and performances in public spaces open up space for dialog and strengthen awareness of a sense of community in societies that are becoming increasingly fragmented. Around 340,000 people have taken part in events such as CHANGING PLACES or Music In Africa Live to date.
21,000
articles on music and performance
7
Foundations
Founded in 2012, the Global Alliance of Siemens Foundations unites all seven Siemens foundations into a strong alliance with a common mission.
4
independent NGOs
We see our role as a driving force. Four major projects initiated by us now run as independent organizations: Music In Africa, WeTu, MOVIMIENTO SUR and STEAM Foundation.
1
Team
Around 50 Siemens Stiftung colleagues in Munich, Berlin, Erlangen and Santiago de Chile work daily on solutions for Access to Essential Services, Connected Societies and Climate & Sustainability. We look forward to the next 15 years and to creating positive change together.