Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion A project of Diakonie

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Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion A project of Diakonie Deutschland Urban Partnership Seminar on Youth

Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion A project of Diakonie Deutschland Urban Partnership Seminar on Youth 17. 18. May 2018 Diakonie Düsseldorf, Germany

Agenda 1. Background and motivation 2. Project design 2. 1 Art exhibition 2. 2

Agenda 1. Background and motivation 2. Project design 2. 1 Art exhibition 2. 2 Curriculum 2. 3 Democratic networks Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page 2

1. Background and motivation n Turning point in history: perceived uncertainty n A new

1. Background and motivation n Turning point in history: perceived uncertainty n A new right wing populist movement is present in 14 federal state parliaments and the German Bundestag n Although the majority of people in Germany are very accepting of diversity, the public debates have shift to the right n The Diakonie observes the attempt to play off people who are dependent on social solidarity Ø Promoting democracy and civic engagement in a diverse society is stressed as an important focus of the Diakonie Ø Diakonie Germany sets up a new department for „Engagment, Democracy, Civil society“ Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page 3

2. Project design Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion Art Exhibition Curriculum Democratic Networks Diakonie and

2. Project design Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion Art Exhibition Curriculum Democratic Networks Diakonie and civil society Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page 4

2. 1 Art exhibition „Kunst trotz(t) Ausgrenzung“ n Exhibition with artworks of 50 artists

2. 1 Art exhibition „Kunst trotz(t) Ausgrenzung“ n Exhibition with artworks of 50 artists n Tour: 8 cities in 2018/2019 n Hosts: regional and professional associations of Diakonie, churches, museums n Supported by local civil and clerical organisations with events, workshops, trainings Installation artwork „one sky“ by Esra Rotthoff n Young people as an important target group Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page 5

2. 1 Art exhibition „Kunst trotz(t) Ausgrenzung“ c) a) b) Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting

2. 1 Art exhibition „Kunst trotz(t) Ausgrenzung“ c) a) b) Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland e) d) f) page 6

2. 2 Curriculum A curriculum is developed to train and empower employees and volunteers

2. 2 Curriculum A curriculum is developed to train and empower employees and volunteers of the Diakonie n Participative development process: A project group with experts from different professional and regional associations and academies of the Diakonie is set up n Content: – Theory: e. g. populism and extremism, group focused enmity, radicalisation processes, discrimination, democracy education – Practical excercises: e. g. workshops on argumentation against populism, on discrimination and self reflexion, case by case analysis, methods for democracy work in commuities and neighbourhoods Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page 7

2. 3 Democratic networks Networks within Diakonie and church and to other civil society

2. 3 Democratic networks Networks within Diakonie and church and to other civil society groups are strengthened during the project period n Panel and networking events at federal and EU level n Empowerment of actors and groups in communities and neighboorhoods – development of a „democracy kit“ – Kit is tested by local actors in self organized discussion events Dem ocr acy Kit creativ common Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page 8

Looking forward to exchange! Your contact person at Diakonie Deutschland: Mareike Grewe Project manager

Looking forward to exchange! Your contact person at Diakonie Deutschland: Mareike Grewe Project manager Shaping diversity - Resisting exclusion +49 30 65211 1870 mareike. grewe@diakonie. de Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page 9

Backup Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page I

Backup Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page I

Diakonie Deutschland – facts and figures The social welfare organisation of Germany‘s Protestant church

Diakonie Deutschland – facts and figures The social welfare organisation of Germany‘s Protestant church n Members: – 20 regional charities belonging to the Protestant church in Germany – 70 professional agencies operating in various fields of social work, public health and child welfare – 9 charities of other denominations n Our work includes: – 28. 100 nursing homes, hospitals, community outreach centres – 545. 500 places in child care services, 171. 000 places in elderly care, 153. 000 places in disabled care service – 450. 000 employees and 700. 000 volunteers – 3. 300 self help groups page II

Further activities n Five „Democracy wins“ projects by regional associations – Training of multipliers

Further activities n Five „Democracy wins“ projects by regional associations – Training of multipliers in all diaconical working areas n BAG EJSA – Federal Association of Evangelical Youth Social Work (Die Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Evangelische Jugendsozi alarbeit e. V. ) – Annual theme 2018: „Education for Democratic Citizenship“ (Demokratiebildung) n EFAS Evangelical Association for Work and Social Integration (Der Evangelische Fachverband Arbeit und Soziale Integration e. V. ) – Study about motives of long term unemployed non voters n Diakonie Deutschland – “Kennen. Lernen” an initiative for diversity and encounters – Poster campaign “UNERHÖRT!” for an open society Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page III

Programme 2015 – 2019 running term: Funding for 2017: € 104. 5 Million launched

Programme 2015 – 2019 running term: Funding for 2017: € 104. 5 Million launched by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth page IV

Sources § AWO Bundesverband e. V. , Deutscher Caritasverband e. V. , Deutscher Paritätischer

Sources § AWO Bundesverband e. V. , Deutscher Caritasverband e. V. , Deutscher Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband – Gesamtverband e. V. , Diakonie Deutschland – Evangelischer Bundesverband, Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschladn e. V. (2017): Miteinander gegen Hass, Diskriminierung und Ausgrenzung, online: https: //www. diakonie. de/fileadmin/user_upload/Diakonie/PDFs/Broschuere_PDF/170 609_handreichung miteinander. pdf. § Bertelsmann Stiftung, Hrsg. (2017): Sozialer Zusammenhalt in Deutschland 2017, online: https: //www. bertelsmann stiftung. de/de/publikationen/publikation/did/sozialer zusammenhalt in deutschland 2017/. § Denkfabrik – Forum für Menschen am Rande, Sozialunternehmen NEUE ARBEIT g. Gmb. H Stuttgart, Hrsg. (2017): „Gib mir was, was ich wählen kann. “ – Demokratie ohne Langzeitarbeitslose? Motive langzeitarbeitsloser Nichtwähler/innen. § Hans Böckler Stiftung, Hrsg. (2018): Abstiegsängste in Deutschland. Ausmaß und Ursachen in Zeiten des erstarkenden Rechtspopulismus, online: https: //www. boeckler. de/pdf/p_fofoe_WP_058_2018. pdf. Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page V

Pictures a) Artwork „Odyssee “ by Georg Wolf b) Artwork „Einwanderung“ by Sybille Loew

Pictures a) Artwork „Odyssee “ by Georg Wolf b) Artwork „Einwanderung“ by Sybille Loew c) Vernissage of the exhibition at documenta hall Kassel d) Artwork „Alexanderplatz“ by Göran Gnaudschun“ e) Finissage of the exhibition with pianist Aeham Ahmad, picture by Kurt Heldmann Pilotproject “Shaping diversity Resisting exclusion”, Diakonie Deutschland page VI