Das macht Schule

Das macht Schule is an initiative founded in 2006 by Bernd Gebert, supported by the Das macht Schule Förderverein e.V. and the Das macht Schule gemeinnützige GmbH. Based in Hamburg, the company operates nationwide in Germany and specializes in promoting practical projects in schools.

• Practical Projects: Das macht Schule offers extensive support to teachers and students in implementing practical projects that promote self-efficacy, life skills, and awareness of sustainable actions. This includes online project templates, tutorials, and on-site consulting[1][2][3].
• PC Donation: The initiative collects and donates used computers, monitors, and printers to schools to promote digital education. By early 2024, over 35,000 devices worth more than 9 million euros had been donated, benefiting the digital education of approximately 350,000 students[1][5].
• E-Waste Race and Textile Race: Das macht Schule organizes projects such as the E-Waste Race, where electronic waste is collected and recycled, and since summer 2024, the Textile Race, where used textiles are collected. These initiatives aim to promote ecological awareness and sustainable actions among young students[1].

The main mission of Das macht Schule is to prepare students for a responsible, active lifestyle. The motto "Learning for Life in School" reflects the focus on practical experiences, sustainable actions, life skills, and self-efficacy. The initiative promotes initiative, responsibility, community spirit, and sustainable actions to empower young people to actively participate in the positive development of society[2][3].

• Sustainable Education: Since 2007, over 6,300 practical projects have been enabled nationwide for more than 1.2 million students, aimed at sustainable actions and social engagement[1][2].
• Environmental Education: Through projects like the E-Waste Race and the Textile Race, ecological awareness is promoted, and electronic waste as well as used textiles are collected and recycled[1].
• Digital Inclusion: The PC donation campaign ensures that digital education is accessible to all students, regardless of their socio-economic background[1][5].

Das macht Schule is a non-profit organization funded by foundations, supporting members, and donations. The work of the association and the GmbH is solely focused on social impact and is not profit-oriented. Financial transparency is ensured through regular audits and reports according to the Social Reporting Standard (SRS)[2][3].

The founder Bernd Gebert was awarded as a leading Social Entrepreneur by Ashoka in 2007. Das macht Schule is a member of various networks, including the Social Entrepreneurship Network Germany, the Federal Association of German Foundations, and the Network Foundations and Education. Additionally, the company was nominated among the Top 30 at the German Sustainability Award Local Heroes 2023[1][2][3].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_macht_Schule
• 2 - https://www.das-macht-schule.net/ueber-uns/
• 3 - https://www.das-macht-schule.net
• 4 - https://www.das-macht-schule.net/jobs/
• 5 - https://www.das-macht-schule.net/it-foerderer/