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.

Close-up

Girl power on a surfboard

Our spotlight on social cohesion is dedicated to the integrative power of sport.

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Report

Every dose counts

Tablets with the emmunize app and a connection to the electronic patient register are improving health care

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Interview

‘Taking a holistic view of climate change and agriculture’

The following interview with GIZ experts Christel Weller-Molongua and Jochen Renger focuses on hunger and nutrition.

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Digital chalk for all

Germany is helping to strengthen Lebanon’s public education system so that children of all ages can continue learning even during times of crisis.

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Infografic Education

Light and shade

In the years before COVID-19, the global community made great strides in education. Some of that progress is now at risk. We take a closer look.

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Essay Education

Learning for the future

South Africa-based education and science writer Megan Lindow explains how education can make societies fit for the challenges ahead.

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Interview Education

‘Children are eager to return to school’

Alice Albright about the significance of learning and why children cannot wait to get back to school.

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Background Education

Learning from the pandemic

Using the crisis in education as an opportunity to rethink and modernise – that is the order of the day, and GIZ’s aim. A column by Michael Holländer.

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Interview

‘Sport creates a connection between people’

Olympic champion Britta Heidemann on how sport can help to overcome barriers and give children a better future.

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