Our competence centers
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 competence centers Education, Social Entrepreneurship and
Culture, we work in an interdisciplinary way on perspectives and solutions to global challenges.
Projects and initiatives
Our projects are developed together with partners worldwide. International networks come together to form ecosystems for sustainable social development.
News
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.
Press release
21.07.2026
More than 200 organizations join hands to transform education for sustainable communities in Latin America
- From July 21-23, the V Encuentro takes place in Lima, Peru, bringing together representatives from Latin American universities, schools, researchers, local and regional educational authorities, and international organizations to shape the future of education.
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.
