Engagement Global
Engagement Global gGmbH is the central contact point for development policy engagement in Germany. It supports individuals and organizations through advice, financial support, and networking to achieve sustainable development goals and promote global cooperation.
Engagement Global gGmbH: Central Contact Point for Development Initiatives
editAbout the Company
editEngagement Global gGmbH is a German public company based in Bonn, founded on January 1, 2012. It serves as a central contact point for the development policy engagement of individuals, groups, political communities, schools, businesses, and foundations. The company operates on behalf of the federal government and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)[1][4][5].
Key Products and Services
editEngagement Global offers a wide range of services aimed at supporting and promoting development policy initiatives. The main offerings include:
- Information and Advice: The company provides information and advice on current projects and initiatives both domestically and abroad and supports the implementation of development policy projects.
- Financial Support: Engagement Global financially supports projects and initiatives and advises on applying for funding.
- Qualification and Networking: It offers tailored training and continuing education opportunities as well as networking options for individuals, groups, and organizations.
- Programs and Initiatives: These include the Action Groups Program (AGP), the ASA Program, the bengo advisory service, the Education Meets Development Program (BtE), the German-African Youth Work (DAJW), and the Development Policy School Exchange Program (ENSA)[1][2][5].
Mission and Values
editThe goal of Engagement Global is to promote a just global coexistence. The company understands engagement as active action that arises from the recognition of individual and collective responsibility. It advocates for the strengthening of civil society, school, and community engagement and operates according to the principle of subsidiarity[1][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editEngagement Global focuses on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promotes initiatives that support global sustainable development across borders. It participates in the global network Education for Sustainable Development (BNE) and publishes the bilingual magazine E+Z Development and Cooperation as an international discussion forum for development policy[1][2][5].
Structure and Reach
editThe company is headquartered in Bonn and has branches in Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Mainz, and Stuttgart. With approximately 700 employees, Engagement Global works nationwide and internationally to support and network development policy initiatives[1][3][4].
Engagement Global is thus a central and comprehensive resource for anyone wishing to engage in development policy and offers a variety of services to make this engagement effective and sustainable.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engagement_Global
- 2 - https://stiftungsmarktplatz.eu/dienstleister/engagement-global-ggmbh/
- 3 - https://www.uni-muenster.de/CareerService/DigIn/Arbeitgeberprofile/engagement_global.html
- 4 - https://www.engagement-global.de/de/wer-wir-sind
- 5 - https://www.engagement-global.de/en/about-us