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ZuBaKa gGmbH
Frankfurt, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseEducationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2016
LocationFrankfurt
About us
ZuBaKa gGmbH is a non-profit social enterprise headquartered in Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim, dedicated to educational equity for nine years. It supports children and young people, particularly those with immigrant backgrounds, through innovative educational projects like its "Zukunftslots*innen" (future guides). The organization fosters self-perception, language skills, and the courage to develop ideas. ZuBaKa has received multiple awards, including the Special Impact Award. Operations will cease in an orderly manner on July 31, 2026.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Promoting Educational Equity
ZuBaKa gGmbH specifically supports children and young people, especially those with immigrant backgrounds, to enable their successful access to and navigation of the education system.
Individualized Educational Support
The organization provides 'Zukunftslots*innen' (future guides) who accompany school classes for a full year, delivering empowerment, social training, and language support to meet individual student needs.
Reduced Inequalities
Equal Opportunities for Disadvantaged Youth
ZuBaKa gGmbH advocates for young people with immigrant backgrounds, working to dismantle social barriers within the education system and create equal starting conditions for all.
Bridging Educational Disparities
Through tailored support and programs such as the 'Startchancen-Programm', the organization helps mitigate educational inequalities and promotes greater participation.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Strengthening Future Career Prospects
ZuBaKa gGmbH's educational support equips young people with language skills and self-confidence, enhancing their professional prospects and opportunities in the job market.
Qualification for Inclusive Economic Growth
By removing educational barriers, the organization helps more young people access qualified professions, thereby contributing to an inclusive economy.
FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of ZuBaKa gGmbH?+
ZuBaKa gGmbH is committed to educational equity, supporting children and young people, especially those with immigrant backgrounds, on their educational journeys. The goal is to provide them with resources for educational success and to strengthen their self-perception, language skills, and courage to develop ideas.
Q2What is the future outlook for ZuBaKa gGmbH?+
ZuBaKa gGmbH has made the decision to cease its operations on July 31, 2026, and will be wound up in an orderly manner by that date. This transparent communication is a part of the organization's culture.
Q3What awards has ZuBaKa gGmbH received?+
ZuBaKa gGmbH has been honored with the second place of the German Integration Award by the Hertie Foundation, the Special Impact Award by the KfW Foundation, and the Megafon-Preis by the Joachim Herz Foundation.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does ZuBaKa gGmbH support?+
ZuBaKa gGmbH primarily supports SDG 4 (Quality Education). Secondarily, it contributes to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and tertiarily to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Q5Where can interested individuals find job openings at ZuBaKa gGmbH?+
Information on job openings and application opportunities at ZuBaKa gGmbH can be found directly on the organization's career page at https://www.zubaka.de/jobs/.
Q6Where are ZuBaKa gGmbH's headquarters located and where does it operate?+
ZuBaKa gGmbH's headquarters are located in Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim. Its projects are carried out in the Rhine-Main region, the Rhine-Neckar region, along the Bergstraße, and in Giessen and Wiesbaden.
