Press Releases & News

In collaboration with the German development agency GIZ, we are supporting the development of local e-mobility solutions in Kenya. Our three-year cooperation project was introduced for the first time at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi in early September.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills, drive innovation, and contribute to the sustainable transformation of Uganda’s e-mobility sector.

Siemens Stiftung’s Managing director Dr. Nina Smidt writes for Alliance magazine's special edition on the Sustainable Development Goals, explaining how the foundation is implementing climate change education in schools in Mexico’s Veracruz region.

In 214 days in 2023, our demand for natural resources and services has exceeded what our planet can regenerate. We promote climate change education to empower people to make informed decisions and act to address climate change.

Registrations for the 2023 edition of the Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) are now open on a first-come, first-served basis.

This year, children and their teachers, as well as guests from the worlds of politics and business, conducted research on the topic of "The Adventure of Space - Come along!

Dr. Nathalie von Siemens has been appointed President of the Siemens Stiftung Board of Trustees. She succeeds Berthold Huber, who has held this position since 2014. Birgit Steinborn has also been made a member of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Andreas C. Hoffmann, member of the Board of Trustees, succeeds Dr. Nathalie von Siemens as Deputy President of the Board of Trustees.

Moving forward the internationally active Siemens Stiftung will focus its project work on the three cross-foundation topics of “Access to Essential Services,” “Connected Societies,” and “Climate & Sustainability.” The necessary transformations demanded by these global challenges will be actively shaped by the foundation in an increasingly interdisciplinary manner from its Education, Social Entrepreneurship and Arts & Culture working areas

BeMINT_Nigeria training and internship program provided 300 youths with practical digital, and soft skills in Lagos. Dr. Nina Smidt participated in the closing ceremony on June 24 with students, teachers and project partners.

Siemens Stiftung and Impact Hub Accra reaffirmed their commitment to the Ghanaian government’s target of decarbonization of the economy. Dr. Nina Smidt, Managing Director and Spokesperson at Siemens Stiftung, joined local enterprise Mana Wahu to launch 60 new e-cargo bikes in Accra.