The DO School Fellowships gGmbH is a global non-profit organization based in Hamburg that trains young people to become impact entrepreneurs through innovative programs. It promotes sustainable change in the environment and society and has inspired over 50,000 participants worldwide.
The DO School Fellowships gGmbH is a non-profit organization based in Hamburg, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin, New York, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2014 by social entrepreneurs Katherin Kirschenmann and Florian Hoffmann, The DO School has developed into a global force for positive change.
Our core mission is to empower young people worldwide through innovative training and scholarship programs to launch projects that address global and local challenges in the areas of environment and society. We focus on training the next generation of impact entrepreneurs who are capable of driving significant innovations and sustainable social change.
The DO School offers a variety of programs that focus on three main areas:
Over the past ten years, we have developed and implemented numerous programs funded by companies and foundations. More than 50,000 people from over 100 countries have benefited from our scholarships. Our programs include, among others:
We work closely with renowned partners such as BMW, H&M, Unilever, Covestro, Osram, Google, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the United Nations, and the City of New York to achieve our goals.
The DO School has received numerous awards, including the Disruptive Innovation Fellow Award 2015, the New York City Venture Fellowship Award 2015, and the Land der Ideen Award 2016. These recognitions highlight our role as one of the leading social innovation organizations.
With programs in 27 countries and a global community of over 50,000 participants, The DO School has a significant impact on the international social innovation scene. Our programs are designed to empower people to bring about positive changes in their communities and on a global level.
The DO School is more than just an organization – it is a movement that inspires and empowers people to change the world. Through our work, we contribute to creating a sustainable and future-ready society.
