Employer profile
mehr als lernen
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationEducationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
About us
"mehr als lernen" is a non-profit educational initiative dedicated to empowering young people to independently shape their lives and take responsibility for a democratic and peaceful society. The organization provides competency-oriented educational programs focusing on future orientation, school development, and social skills. Headquartered in Berlin with an educational and adventure house in Fleeth, it is DIN EN ISO 9001 certified and has received the Phineo Wirkt-Siegel. It collaborates with an extensive network of partners to ensure high-quality educational offerings.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Youth education for self-determined futures
mehr als lernen e. V. provides diverse educational programs, empowering young people to independently shape their lives and develop essential competencies.
Training for dedicated educators
The 'mehr als lernen-Akademie' trains future seminar leaders, ensuring high-quality educational programs through its comprehensive offerings.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Youth participation for a democratic society
The organization empowers young people to take responsibility for a democratic and peaceful society, for example, through seminars for student representatives.
Fostering class communities and cohesion
Programs like 'Klassengemeinschaft gestalten' promote social cohesion and peaceful cooperation within schools.
Reduced Inequalities
Equal opportunities through competency-based education
mehr als lernen promotes the competencies of young people through diverse educational programs, helping to reduce educational inequalities and create access for all.
Fostering participation and self-responsibility
The organization empowers young people to shape their future and actively participate in society, thereby reducing inequalities in influence.
FAQs
Q1What is the mission and societal contribution of "mehr als lernen"?
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"mehr als lernen" empowers young people to independently shape their lives and take responsibility for a democratic and peaceful society. The organization achieves this through competency-oriented educational programs, primarily contributing to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and secondarily to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Q2How large is "mehr als lernen" and where does the organization operate?
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"mehr als lernen" employs between 11 and 50 staff members. The organization's headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany. Additionally, it operates the Bildungs- und Erlebnishaus Fleeth in the Mecklenburg Lake District.
Q3What educational programs does "mehr als lernen" provide?
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The organization offers diverse programs such as "Klassengemeinschaft gestalten" (designing class communities), "Gestalte Deine Zukunft" (shaping one's future), and "Schule gestalten" (designing schools). A central component is the "mehr als lernen-Akademie," which trains future seminar leaders and provides programs for adult groups.
Q4Which partners and networks does "mehr als lernen" collaborate with?
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"mehr als lernen" is connected with a broad network, including the Berliner Landeszentrale für politische Bildung, the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, and the BundesForum Kinder- und Jugendreisen e.V. The organization is also a member of the Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland.
Q5Where can interested individuals find information about career opportunities at "mehr als lernen"?
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Information on open positions and engagement opportunities, such as roles for seminar leaders, voluntary services (FSJ/BFD), and administrative positions, is available on the organization's careers page at mehralslernen.org/initiative/jobs.
Q6What certifications and awards has "mehr als lernen" received?
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The organization is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001, an approved educational provider under AZAV, and an IHK training company. It has also been awarded the Phineo Wirkt-Siegel for its proven social impact.
