BildungsCent
BildungsCent e.V. has been promoting a sustainable teaching and learning culture in Germany since 2003. The non-profit organization supports schools in integrating socio-political topics and sustainable development to inspire students to take active action and participate.
BildungsCent e.V. - Promotion of a Sustainable Teaching and Learning Culture
editAbout Us
editBildungsCent e.V. is a non-profit organization based in Berlin, founded in 2003 on the initiative of Herlitz PBS AG. The organization aims to promote a new and sustainable teaching and learning culture in Germany.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of BildungsCent e.V. is to support schools and educational institutions in integrating socio-political topics and sustainable development into everyday school life. The focus is on participation, the potential development of students, and networking with external partners. The organization sees itself as a source of inspiration and process facilitator that inspires schools and offers action-oriented programs to strengthen the design competence and action capability of students[1][2][4].
Key Products and Services
editBildungsCent e.V. offers a variety of programs and initiatives that focus on different thematic areas:
- Climate Protection Programs: Programs such as "KlimaPakete", "KlimaDatenSchule", "Deine KlimaFragen", and "KlimaChallenges" bring climate protection and sustainability into everyday school life and promote active participation of students[2][3][4].
- Generational Justice: The "GenerationenCampus" program brings together people of different generations to promote social interaction and generational justice[3].
- Digital and Media Education: The "KI-Box Klima" and "KlimaDatenSchule" link climate protection with digital and media education[2][3][4].
- Health and Nutrition: Programs such as "KlimaGesundheit" and "foodture" focus on the relationships between climate change, health, and nutrition[3][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editBildungsCent e.V. is actively committed to implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations' Agenda 2030. The organization's programs are designed to empower students and teachers to promote sustainable development at the local level. The organization has been recognized in the UNESCO program BNE 2030 and the World Action Program – Education for Sustainable Development[2].
Action Area and Collaborations
editBildungsCent e.V. collaborates with over 6,000 schools and educational institutions in all 16 federal states of Germany as well as in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. The organization cooperates with partners from business, politics, and civil society to achieve its goals[1][5].
Working Method and Evaluation
editThe organization places great importance on participation, networking, and action-oriented approaches. Through continuous monitoring and external evaluations, the offerings are continuously optimized. Since 2013, the organization has disclosed information about its activities according to the guidelines of the Initiative Transparent Civil Society[1][2].