More in Common e.V.

More in Common is an international, non-profit organization fully dedicated to the topic of social cohesion. Founded in 2017 in the United Kingdom, France, and the USA, More in Common has expanded to Germany and Poland in the following years.

The mission of More in Common is to strengthen social cohesion and contribute to a united, inclusive, and resilient society. The goal is to create a society that is capable of responding united and resilient to social changes while maintaining its constructive ability to debate. The organization advocates for open, inclusive societies that value diversity and promote human rights as well as the protection of refugees[2][3].

More in Common combines social psychological research with practical work to promote social cohesion. This includes:

• Research and Publications: The organization regularly conducts studies and analyses to identify the drivers of social division and the points of intervention for strengthening cohesion. Topics such as climate, migration, democracy, and inflation crisis are in focus[2][5].
• Practical Work: More in Common translates research findings into practice through work in the Workshop for Encounter & Cohesion and collaboration with over 200 partner organizations from administration, politics, business, and civil society[2][4].
• Public Debates and Workshops: The organization contributes its research findings to public debate through contributions and through lectures and workshops in society[2].

More in Common actively advocates for strengthening social cohesion and liberal democracy. This includes:

• Promotion of Encounter and Integration: The organization promotes meeting places and formats to strengthen understanding of other values and beliefs and to provide people with a sense of social relevance[4][5].