Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ)
The
About Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ)
editThe Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ) is a central institution dedicated to promoting global justice and sustainable development. Based in Stuttgart, the SEZ has been committed for over 40 years to improving living conditions in countries of the so-called Global South while simultaneously raising awareness of global interconnections in Baden-Württemberg.
Key Products and Services
editThe SEZ offers a variety of projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening partnerships between Baden-Württemberg and developing countries. The main activities include project funding, educational offerings, and exchange formats. The SEZ supports both private and municipal as well as regional initiatives that strive for a fairer world. A particular focus is on the AMAHORO! state partnership with Burundi, which represents a long-standing connection between the two regions.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of the SEZ is to create a fairer world through collaborative partnerships and education. The foundation promotes projects aimed at sustainable development and global justice. The SEZ places great importance on equal and respectful partnerships that enable mutual learning and the search for solutions. The values of the SEZ are based on solidarity, sustainability, and the promotion of interpersonal encounters.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is a central component of the SEZ's work. The foundation supports projects that contribute to self-help and promote long-term, sustainable partnerships. An example of this is the support of humanitarian aid projects in the Dohuk region of northern Iraq. Additionally, the SEZ is engaged in development policy education work in Baden-Württemberg to raise awareness of the impacts of local actions on global contexts.
Current Initiatives and Events
editThe SEZ regularly organizes events to promote dialogue between civil society and politics and to develop new narratives about Africa and other regions of the Global South. A highlight is the Africa Forum Baden-Württemberg, which creates space for stories and visions and emphasizes the participation of young people from the Afrodiaspora. Furthermore, the SEZ is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the AMAHORO! partnership with Burundi to honor the successes of the collaboration and shape the future together.
The SEZ invites all interested parties to become part of its diverse projects and initiatives and to actively contribute to shaping a fairer and more sustainable world.