Informations- und Dokumentationszentrum für Antirassismusarbeit e. V. (IDA)

The Informations- und Dokumentationszentrum für Antirassismusarbeit e.V. (IDA) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1990 on the initiative of democratic youth associations in the Federal Republic of Germany. The main mission of the IDA is to take a stand against racism and discrimination and to promote societal openness for diversity and inclusion.

• Information and Documentation: The IDA informs, documents, and qualifies in the fields of racism (criticism), right-wing extremism, anti-Semitism, racism-critical or intercultural openness, diversity, discrimination criticism, and migration society[1][4][5].
• Consultation and Qualification: It offers consultations, workshops, training, and further education for youth associations, providers of international youth work, and other interested parties. These measures aim to strengthen diversity-conscious youth work and convey racism-critical perspectives[1][3][4].
• Networking: The IDA is part of an extensive network that includes over 30 youth associations active nationwide, including member organizations of the German Federal Youth Council, the Ring of Political Youth, and the German Sports Youth[1][4].

The main mission of the IDA is to contribute to the fight against racism, right-wing extremism, and anti-Semitism through comprehensive information, documentation, and qualification. It advocates for an open and inclusive society where diversity is perceived as a matter of course. The values of the IDA are based on democracy, equality, and respect for human rights[1][4].

• Long-term Cooperation: The IDA has been closely working with the state project IDA-NRW since 1994, which acts as a motor and supporter of youth associations and multipliers in North Rhine-Westphalia[1][4].
• Diversity-Conscious Youth Work: Through the DIVE network (Network for Diversity-Conscious International Youth Work), the IDA promotes the integration of diversity-conscious approaches into youth work. This includes conducting workshops, training, and further education as well as supporting projects that focus on diversity and inclusion[3].
• Funding through Public Means: The IDA is funded by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ) and can be supported through membership contributions or donations, ensuring its long-term sustainability[1][4].

Thus, the IDA is a central actor in the fight against racism and discrimination in Germany and makes an important contribution to promoting an open and inclusive society through its extensive services and initiatives.

• 1 - https://www.idaev.de/wir-ueber-uns
• 2 - https://www.idaev.de/datenschutz
• 3 - https://www.idaev.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/publikationen/Reader/2015_IDA_Diversitaetsbewusste__internationale__Jugendarbeit.pdf
• 4 - https://www.idaev.de/en
• 5 - https://www.idaev.de