Social development

Education is a powerful driver of development. We promote formal and informal education in preschool, basic education and university education. To make optimal use of the potential of young people, we develop concepts for economic and social integration and empowerment of youth.

The white gold of Félane

Ice costs a fortune in Senegal. A group of women have banded together to make their own using a solar-powered system.

Programmed for health

Bangladesh’s health system is undergoing a quiet revolution: digitalisation is making work easier for doctors and saving money.

Fighting violence against women

An app and awareness campaigns: How GIZ is preventing violence against women in South America.

Some progress, more work ahead

In the past two decades, the world has made major progress in many areas.

A passion to teach

In Afghanistan there is a shortage of well-qualified vocational school teachers. A reform is now improving prospects.

An app to improve safety

Violence against women is a major problem in Latin America. Companies are providing support in order to achieve change.