Our working areas
In our working areas of Education, Social Entrepreneurship and Arts & Culture, we work in an interdisciplinary way on perspectives and solutions to global challenges.
In our working areas of Education, Social Entrepreneurship and
Arts & Culture, we work in an interdisciplinary way on perspectives and solutions to global challenges.
Projects and initiatives
Our projects are developed together with partners in Africa, Europe and Latin America. International networks come together to form ecosystems for sustainable social development.
News
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Press release
19.03.2024
Financially self-sustaining and inclusive social entrepreneurial approach provides access to safe water in Kenya
- To mark World Water Day (March 22), Siemens Stiftung releases a new study: “Leveraging decentralized, entrepreneurial approach to safe water supply: A comprehensive study on water kiosks and their impact in rural Kenya”, highlighting the role of social enterprises in providing access to safe drinking water.
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Notice
27.02.2024
Eight African sustainable solutions selected for “SESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2023”
- The Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) consortium is delighted to announce the names of SMEs selected for the 2nd SESA call. Eight local enterprises from Cote D’Ivoire, Namibia, Nigeria, Ruanda, and Tanzania will drive forward access to sustainable energy solutions across Africa.
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Notice
12.02.2024
#Bildungswende: «We want children to become active shapers of their future!»
- «We want children to become active shapers of their future!» Videocast with Prof. Dr. Reiss and Dr. Smidt In the #Bildungswende (educational turnaround) videocast, our Managing Director Dr. Nina Smidt and Prof. Dr. Kristina Reiss, renowned education expert and long-serving head of the PISA program in Germany, discuss the future of education with David Neil
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Press release
31.01.2024
TeamUp Uganda: Innovation Fund activities begin
- The TeamUp Innovation Fund strengthens local initiatives for improved livelihoods in rural Uganda. Together with our partner foundations Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung and Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung, we are supporting solutions that bring more equity, sustainable essential services, and economic prospects over a period of three years.