28.01.2025 / Perspectives Author: Lutz Drieling M.A. As we confront the escalating challenges posed by climate change and social inequality, community foundations have a pivotal role in mobilizing local action through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts. By leveraging the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals, these foundations can connect global...
In this course, you will learn about the history and misconceptions surrounding bagpipes, an instrument that is often associated with Scotland and Scottish culture today. This course will introduce participants to the fascinating world of bagpipes, uncovering their common diversity and challenging misconceptions surrounding these instruments. The course will provide...
Shooting in the dark is a skill that any photographer has to explore at some given point. Even if you are a beginner in photography or just curious about the universe, join us on our night walks. If you are a photographer, do not forget to bring your camera on;...
In this engaging course, learn about the interconnected problems of inequality, climate change, and postcolonialism. Participants analyze how colonial legacies continue to create environmental and social inequities through news stories about recent events, such as the disproportionate effects of climate change on underprivileged groups. By exploring multidisciplinary viewpoints such as...
In a world where economic inequality keeps growing, it is critical to comprehend the function of labor unions. This course explores the origins and relevance of labor unions and their influence on the development of contemporary society. Participants will learn why individual efforts alone cannot effectively address the class struggle...
Acquiring the ability to adapt and learn new skills is not only advantageous but necessary in the quickly changing world of today. With the help of the Empowerment to learn new things! workshop, you will get the abilities and perspective needed to adapt to change, grasp opportunities, and prosper in...
DELIVERABLES for the Făgăraș Municipality and Țara Făgărașului Community Foundation 18.11.2023 / Publications Authors: GDL Members Coordinator: Stefan Cibian Ph.D Research Assistant: Lutz Drieling M.A. Download publication DELIVERABLES Global Trends and Local Community Insights for Assessing the External Environment Affecting Communities in Țara Făgărașului In a world turned upside-down by...
26.06.2023 / Case studies Author: Lutz Drieling M.A. Candidate Download publication Image designed by Vectorarte Assifero, the Italian Association of Foundations and Philanthropic Organizations, is a Community Foundation Support Organization (CFSO) that supports more than 150 foundations, of which 31 are Community Foundations.1 Assifero was founded in 2013 with scope...
26.06.2023 / Case studies Authors: Stefan Cibian Ph.D and Lutz Drieling M.A. Candidate Download publication Image designed by pvproductions The Healthy City Community Foundation (HCCF) in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, started in 2022 to engage with Agenda 2030 and is currently considering a more strategic engagement with the SDGs. HCCF connects...
26.06.2023 / Case studies Author: Lutz Drieling M.A. Candidate Download publication Image designed by Vectorarte With its imPuls Report, the Braunschweig Community Foundation1 (BCF) is utilizing the SDGs as a local tool for determining the state of its communities. Based on the SDGs, indicators were created to identify community challenges...