Employer profile
Tafel Akademie
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseEducationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationBerlin
About us
Tafel Akademie, a non-profit subsidiary of Tafel Deutschland gGmbH, supports 77,000 Tafel activists across Germany. Operating under the motto "Sharing knowledge. Strengthening people.," it provides educational and project offerings to empower volunteers and staff. Its comprehensive program includes an eCampus, seminars, and certificate courses, complemented by initiatives for participation and volunteer recruitment. The academy significantly contributes to fighting food waste and poverty.
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Sustainability Goals
Zero Hunger
Combats Hunger by Empowering Tafel Activists
Tafel-Akademie trains and supports 77,000 volunteers and staff across Germany's Tafeln, ensuring that surplus food reaches those in need and alleviating hunger.
No Poverty
Alleviates Poverty through Food Access
By qualifying Tafel activists, the organization helps ensure food donations are effectively distributed to people in need, reducing financial strain and counteracting poverty.
Responsible Consumption & Production
Reduces Food Waste for Sustainable Consumption
Tafel-Akademie enhances the skills of Tafel activists in food rescue. This promotes responsible consumption by preventing edible food from being discarded and ensuring its redistribution.
FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of Tafel Akademie?+
Tafel Akademie supports 77,000 Tafel activists across Germany with the motto "Sharing knowledge. Strengthening people." Its mission is to empower volunteers and staff through educational and project offerings, and to foster networking, thereby fighting food waste and poverty.
Q2What educational programs does Tafel Akademie offer?+
The academy's comprehensive educational program includes an eCampus for flexible online learning, various seminars, and a specialized certificate course for responsible persons in Tafeln. Additionally, in-house seminars can be conducted directly at Tafel locations, and specialized events are organized.
Q3What projects and initiatives does Tafel Akademie pursue?+
The academy spearheads numerous projects to bolster Tafel operations, such as "Tafel strengthens participation," "Corporate Volunteering," "Volunteer recruitment," and "Tafel creates future." Successfully completed projects include "Tafel eats together" and "better donate than throw away."
Q4How can one get involved with Tafel Akademie?+
Involvement is possible through various avenues, including local engagement with Tafeln, the Federal Volunteer Service (Bundesfreiwilligendienst), and the Tafel Youth program. The academy actively encourages participation across the entire Tafel network.
Q5On which digital channels is Tafel Akademie active?+
Tafel Akademie maintains a robust digital presence across several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. This ensures broad accessibility and communication with its target audiences.
Q6Are there current or upcoming events from Tafel Akademie?+
Yes, Tafel Akademie has seminars scheduled for April 17, 2026. Topics include "Tafel goods for Tafel activists" and an introduction to "cevisio – digital customer management for Tafeln."
