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    Goethe-Institut e.V.

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    The Goethe-Institut e.V. is a global cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany that offers language promotion, cultural events, and educational programs. It promotes intercultural dialogue and sustainable development in over 98 countries and advocates for understanding and diversity.

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    Goethe-Institut e.V.

    The Goethe-Institut e.V. is the globally active cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, founded in 1951. With 151 institutes in 98 countries and numerous partner institutions, it forms a comprehensive global network.

    Key Products and Services

    • Language Promotion: The Goethe-Institut promotes the establishment of the German language in the education systems of host countries. It offers a variety of language courses, from general German courses to vocational preparation and culturally sensitizing seminars. Annually, over 750,000 people take a German exam at the institutes or their cooperation partners[2][3].
    • Cultural Events: The institute organizes about 20,000 cultural events per year in partnership with governmental and non-governmental institutions as well as civil society initiatives. These events include art, culture, and current intellectual trends from Germany and Europe[2][3].
    • Educational and Information Programs: It offers digital information and educational programs in over 60 languages and operates 87 libraries that serve as learning, meeting, and participation places[2].

    Mission and Values

    The main mission of the Goethe-Institut is to promote understanding between Germany, Europe, and the world. It advocates for international cultural cooperation and intercultural dialogue. The institute is guided by the values of a democratic, liberal, and rule-of-law society and respects the diversity and differences between cultures[2][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    • Intercultural Dialogue and Participation: The Goethe-Institut promotes intercultural dialogue and cultural participation. It supports the development of sustainable structures in the cultural and creative industries and provides safe and open spaces for free exchange of ideas[2][3].
    • Education and Language Promotion: It is committed to the further education and qualification of teachers and promotes German language learning in the education systems of host countries[2][3].
    • Digital Innovation: The institute utilizes innovative technologies and reflects on the implications of digitalization for society. It offers online courses and self-learning programs to expand access to education and information[2].
    • European Cohesion: In Europe, the Goethe-Institut works closely with EU institutions to strengthen European cohesion and represent the common values of the EU. It initiates projects on topics such as ecology, sustainability, and digitalization[4].

    Further Initiatives

    • Residency Programs and Collaborations: The institute promotes the global networking of cultural creators through residency programs, partnerships, and co-productions[2][3].
    • Transatlantic Cultural Community: It works on strengthening the transatlantic cultural community and contributes to shaping education in the education systems of host countries, particularly in the USA[3].

    The Goethe-Institut is a central actor in the field of international cultural cooperation and education, committed to promoting understanding, diversity, and sustainable development.

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