BildungsCent e.V. has been promoting a sustainable teaching and learning culture in Germany since 2003. The non-profit organization supports schools in integrating socio-political topics and sustainable development to inspire students to take active action and participate.
BildungsCent e.V. is a non-profit organization based in Berlin, founded in 2003 on the initiative of Herlitz PBS AG. The organization aims to promote a new and sustainable teaching and learning culture in Germany.
The main mission of BildungsCent e.V. is to support schools and educational institutions in integrating socio-political topics and sustainable development into everyday school life. The focus is on participation, the potential development of students, and networking with external partners. The organization sees itself as a source of inspiration and process facilitator that inspires schools and offers action-oriented programs to strengthen the design competence and action capability of students[1][2][4].
BildungsCent e.V. offers a variety of programs and initiatives that focus on different thematic areas:
BildungsCent e.V. is actively committed to implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations' Agenda 2030. The organization's programs are designed to empower students and teachers to promote sustainable development at the local level. The organization has been recognized in the UNESCO program BNE 2030 and the World Action Program – Education for Sustainable Development[2].
BildungsCent e.V. collaborates with over 6,000 schools and educational institutions in all 16 federal states of Germany as well as in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. The organization cooperates with partners from business, politics, and civil society to achieve its goals[1][5].
The organization places great importance on participation, networking, and action-oriented approaches. Through continuous monitoring and external evaluations, the offerings are continuously optimized. Since 2013, the organization has disclosed information about its activities according to the guidelines of the Initiative Transparent Civil Society[1][2].
