Haus Rissen

HAUS RISSEN, founded in 1954, is a renowned educational institute that has been committed to promoting political and economic education in Germany for over 60 years. As an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit institute, HAUS RISSEN significantly contributes to the formation of opinions on current economic and political issues.

The mission of HAUS RISSEN is to inspire and empower people in politics and economics to form an independent and well-founded opinion and to become active themselves. The institute creates a framework and an atmosphere that allows for a focus on content and serves as a reliable partner in a rapidly changing world[1][3].

The values of HAUS RISSEN include honesty, trust, reliability, and respect. The employees are of central importance, and their opinions as well as their independent actions are highly valued. A balanced work-life balance for all employees is considered a matter of course[1].

HAUS RISSEN offers a variety of educational programs and initiatives that focus on different target groups and topics:

• Political Youth Education: Initiatives like "ERSTWAHLPROFIS" aim to motivate young adults to participate in elections and promote political education[3][4].
• Simulation of the United Nations (SVeN): Here, the Economic and Social Council and the Human Rights Council of the United Nations are simulated to familiarize young people aged 15 and older with international issues[3][4].
• NATION & DU: A project in cooperation with the German National Foundation that explores a contemporary understanding of the concept of nations[3][4].

HAUS RISSEN is committed to providing sustainable and responsible educational work. The annual financial needs are covered by revenues from seminar operations, the hosting area, and extensive donations from individuals, foundations, and public funders. All funds are used for ongoing business operations, with the largest share going to personnel costs, operation and maintenance of the building, as well as other material costs. Surpluses are directly reinvested in educational activities or reserved for future projects[2].

HAUS RISSEN is a member of various organizations, including Weiterbildung Hamburg e.V., the AdB Working Group of German Educational Institutions, the Federal Association of German Foundations, the DGAP German Society for Foreign Policy, the BÖB Alliance for Economic Education, NUN North German and Sustainable, and the AGV North. These memberships underscore the social commitment and interdisciplinary approach of the institute[2].

HAUS RISSEN has initiated and critically accompanied many important societal debates throughout its long history, including the founding of the German section of the Club of Rome in its premises. The institute remains a reliable partner for an open discussion culture and the promotion of a free, pluralistic, and democratic society[5].

• 1 - https://www.hausrissen.org/haus-rissen/leitbild.html
• 2 - https://hausrissen.org/transparenz.html
• 3 - https://www.hausrissen.org
• 4 - https://www.hausrissen.org/start/
• 5 - https://www.hausrissen.org/haus-rissen.html