MitOst e.V. is an international association that connects active citizens and actors of non-formal education. It promotes cultural exchange, social cohesion, and sustainable development through programs like Horizontal School and Actors of Urban Change. Committed members collaboratively design projects for a positive impact.
MitOst e.V. is an international association, founded in 1996 by some alumni of the Robert Bosch Stiftung and engaged volunteers. The association serves as a platform for networking and exchanging active citizens and actors in non-formal education.
MitOst offers a variety of programs and projects that promote cultural exchange, active citizenship, social cohesion, and sustainable urban and rural development. The main programs include:
The mission of MitOst is to support citizens in their active participation in society and empower them to act according to democratic principles. The association promotes citizen participation in their society and strengthens cohesion and agency in Europe and beyond. MitOst advocates for cultural exchange, active citizenship, social cohesion, and sustainable development, regardless of cultural, sectoral, or linguistic boundaries[2][3].
MitOst is engaged in numerous sustainability initiatives:
MitOst has about 1,500 members in 49 countries and 10 alumni groups. The members are actively involved in the strategic development of the association and collaboratively design projects for local and cross-border impact. The association fosters a strong community through regular co-creation spaces and a community newsletter[3].
MitOst e.V. is thus a central actor in the field of non-formal education and cultural exchange, committed to active and engaged citizenship and promoting sustainable development in Europe and its neighboring regions.
