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Allianz Foundation

For empowered people. For open societies. We support and connect risktakers who test new societal models of living together. A great deal is at stake.

For a living planet.
➡️ Enabling better living conditions for the next generations
➡️ https://allianzfoundation.org/about/ Allianz Foundation actively pursues its objectives by addressing the contemporary challenges of our times, with a primary focus on enhancing living standards for both present and future generations. We work with people and organizations from civil society, the environment and

culture and the arts - partners who are committed to social justice, open societies, and a livable planet. We do this by combining cultural and artistic approaches, civic engagement, and climate action in a holistic way. We are confronted with rising nationalism, growing exclusion of marginalized people and accelerating climate change – global crises that are intrinsically intertwined. The rise of nationalism is connected to the rise of sea levels. Our planet’s climate affects our social climate. Rising temperatures do not stop at the national border. The Allianz Foundation is positioned at the interface of these challenges. We are working towards solutions that challenge conventional paradigms. Our goals are to strengthen civil society, foster cultural innovation and accelerate the transformation of our societies towards carbon neutrality – for now and for future generations. For a living planet. For generations.

26/05/2026

Der Movers of Tomorrow Award der Allianz Foundation geht in die dritte Runde! Wir zeichnen dieses Jahr wieder 50 herausragenden jungen Menschen aus, die für ein besseres Morgen kämpfen. Wir suchen engagierte 16- bis 24-Jährige, die sich lokal, regional oder deutschlandweit für Chancengerechtigkeit, offene Gesellschaften und einen lebendigen Planeten einsetzen. Unser Ziel ist es, ihr Engagement zu fördern und sichtbar zu machen.

Kennst du einen jungen Menschen, der die Zukunft positiv verändert? Dann nominiere ihn oder sie jetzt für den Movers of Tomorrow Award!

Swipe oder klicke auf den Link in unserer Bio, um mehr zu erfahren, und teile diesen Post mit deiner Community!

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The Allianz Foundation’s Movers of Tomorrow Award is now in its third year! Once again, we are celebrating 50 outstanding young people who are fighting for a better tomorrow. We are looking for committed 16- to 24-year-olds who are working at a local, regional or national level to promote equal opportunities, open societies and a liveable planet. Our aim is to support their commitment and raise its profile.

Do you know a young person who is making a positive difference to the future? Then nominate them now for the Movers of Tomorrow Award!

Swipe or check out the link in our bio to find out more and share this post with your community!

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23/05/2026

Unsere Demokratie und unser Lebensraum stehen zunehmend unter Druck. Um Menschenrechte, Biodiversität und Freiheiten zu verteidigen, braucht es Engagement. Wenn du dich auch einbringen möchtest, aber nicht genau weißt wie, haben unser Movers of Tomorrow Award-Preisträger*innen .reize, , .demokratisch und Tipps für dich.

Der heutige erinnert uns anlässlich des Geburtstags des Grundgesetzes daran, dass Demokratie nichts Abstraktes ist. Sie entsteht dort, wo Menschen Verantwortung übernehmen. Engagement verbindet, stärkt Gemeinschaften und trägt dazu bei, dass unsere Gesellschaft funktioniert und sich weiterentwickelt.
Vor allem junge Menschen treiben diesen Wandel voran. Sie setzen eigene Impulse, finden neue Wege, sich einzubringen, und verändern Dinge – oft ohne große Bühne.

Der Movers of Tomorrow Award, unser junger Engagementpreis, macht genau dieses Engagement sichtbar und unterstützt junge Menschen in ihrem Engagement.

Und hier unser Tipp, wie du dich jetzt schon engagieren kannst: Ab dem 26. Mai startet die Nominierungsphase. Kennst du eine Person zwischen 16 und 24, der du mit einer Nominierung nicht nur Anerkennung, sondern auch die Chance auf ein Preisgeld und ein deutschlandweites Movers-Netzwerk geben möchtest? Dann informiere Dich jetzt auf der Movers of Tomorrow Award Webseite - Deine gute Tat in unter 10 Minuten!

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Our democracy and our planet are under increasing pressure. Defending human rights, biodiversity and our freedoms requires active engagement. If you would like to get involved but are not sure where to start, our Movers of Tomorrow Award winners have some tips to inspire you.

The Movers of Tomorrow Award, our prize for youth engagement, supports young people in continuing their work. The nomination phase starts on 26 May. Do you know someone aged 16 to 24 whom you would like to celebrate? By nominating them, you give them not only visibility but also the chance to receive prize funding and join a Germany-wide Movers network.

Visit the Movers of Tomorrow Award website to find out more. It takes less than ten minutes to submit a nomination and make a

13/05/2026

At , activists, researchers and civil society actors come together to highlight why it matters to stand up for pluralism, participation and humanity.

From algorithmic attention and AI‑driven deepfakes to democratic change, climate justice and the stories we tell about global histories, speakers from our Movers of Tomorrow network ground complex questions in lived experience:

• .mailitafi advocates for racial justice and shows how media logics, algorithms, and racism shape visibility
• addresses digital sexualised violence
• .demokratisch works to strengthen democratic engagement in Saxony-Anhalt before elections

A panel hosted by the Allianz Foundation’s research team brings together perspectives from across these fields, underlining how young Europeans are already shaping the future while challenging persistent stereotypes

• Max Neumann at .ost focuses on fighting authoritarianism with cultural events for young people in rural Eastern Germany
• connects climate activism with strategic communication in Poland
• Our head of research, Simon Morris-Lange, presents representative scientific data on young Europeans and the ways they are driving social and political change.

If you are attending re:publica next week, save this post so you do not miss these sessions.

06/05/2026

Swipe to explore the making of Train 723, a performance by the independent, Kharkiv‑based Nafta Theatre.

Director Yuliya Odokiienko and writer Anastasia Kosodiy developed the piece in partnership with young artists, enabling them to bring their ideas and visions to life.

The title refers to the train connecting Kharkiv and Kyiv. Shortly after the play’s premiere, the railway between the two cities was damaged in a Russian attack. Kharkiv’s direct route to the capital has since been restored, although it took several months for trains to resume running.

Nafta Theatre has continued to work throughout the full-scale invasion, maintaining a space for experimental, independent theatre in Kharkiv. By sustaining artistic practice under challenging conditions, the group keeps spaces for reflection, exchange, and shared experience open.

At a time when cultural infrastructure is unstable and conditions for artistic work are constantly shifting, Allianz Foundation is proud to support independent groups such as Nafta, enabling them to continue producing and presenting work locally.

30/04/2026

Introducing: Olha Boiko ✨

“Develop civil society in your country like your life depends on it.”

During her fellowship, facilitator and organisational development expert supports civil society leaders in Ukraine to build stronger communities and lasting connections. Through mentoring, coaching, strategy sessions and networking events, she helps organisations collaborate more effectively and avoid isolation and burnout.

Olha just launched an NGO, .ngo. Its mission is to unlock the potential of the civic sector to meaningfully engage people and build communities that foster agency, dignity, and participation.

Furthermore, she develops a podcast and online content on community building, and connects climate, feminist and decolonial movements across Ukraine and internationally.

Swipe to learn more!

Want to meet the rest of our 2026 Fellows? Link in bio.

27/04/2026

“Men, patriarchy harms us too.” This conviction runs through ‘s work, shaped through lived experience. Being a survivor of domestic violence himself, he co‑founded .ev in 2023, together with his mother. The survivor‑led organisation works against domestic and gender‑based violence. Kolibri combines education, artistic expression, and public dialogue to make violence visible, especially where systems have taught us to stay silent.

As a Mover of Tomorrow of the Allianz Foundation, Battal focuses on a question that is still too often avoided: what does it mean for men to take actual responsibility? Not symbolically, but structurally and in everyday life. His work challenges comfortable narratives, calls out performative allyship and insists that ending violence requires men to critically rethink masculinity, power and accountability.

If you are interested in becoming a Mover of Tomorrow yourself or know someone who is changing our future for the better and should be nominated, watch this space. On May 27th, the Nomination phase for this year’s award will start!

21/04/2026

If you’re passionate about sustainable transformation, keen to learn about foundation work from diverse perspectives, and ready to contribute in a European environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The 24‑months Trainee Programme (all genders, 100%) at Allianz Foundation is delivered in partnership with Integration’s initiative . During the first three months, hands‑on practical experience is complemented by a structured learning programme. Through workshops and seminars, both in person and online, participants are given space for professional exchange, networking and personal development.

📍 Location: Berlin, Pariser Platz
📅 Start date: 1 July 2026
🗣 Languages: German and English required

As a trainee, you’ll rotate across different functions and Allianz Foundation’s three thematic areas: Socially Engaged Arts, Trustworthy Information and Sustainable Cities. One of the first programmes you will be involved in is the Movers of Tomorrow Award 2026.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the foundation sector.

👉 Find out more on our website or share this opportunity with your network. Applications close on 10 May.

15/04/2026

Disposable coffee-to-go cups and takeaway containers are among the most common items found in plastic pollution across European cities. Most of us already sense that recycling cannot keep pace with this problem, yet claims such as “100% recyclable” or “made of 100% recycled plastic” still create a comforting illusion that our waste is handled responsibly.

In practice, many plastics labelled as recyclable are rarely recycled or can only be processed a limited number of times. Pollution is delayed rather than avoided. Through their research and legal action, the international charity , whose work underpins these insights, has helped highlight this gap between marketing and reality.

The recognition that many environmental claims cannot be justified is now shaping policy. The EU’s Empowering Consumers in the Green Transition Directive requires member states to introduce stronger rules against greenwashing and short‑lived products by March 2026, with application from September 2026. It marks a shift away from relying on recycling as the main solution to plastic pollution.

Kamila Drzewicka, Senior Lawyer at ClientEarth, helped us unpack some of the most common recycling myths.

15/04/2026

Disposable coffee-to-go cups and takeaway containers are among the most common items found in plastic pollution across European cities. Most of us already sense that recycling cannot keep pace with this problem, yet claims such as “100% recyclable” or “made of 100% recycled plastic” still create a comforting illusion that our waste is handled responsibly.

In practice, many plastics labelled as recyclable are rarely recycled or can only be processed a limited number of times. Pollution is delayed rather than avoided. Through their research and legal action, the international charity ClientEarth, whose work underpins these insights, has helped highlight this gap between marketing and reality.

The recognition that many environmental claims cannot be justified is now shaping policy. The EU’s Empowering Consumers in the Green Transition Directive requires member states to introduce stronger rules against greenwashing and short‑lived products by March 2026, with application from September 2026. It marks a shift away from relying on recycling as the main solution to plastic pollution.

Kamila Drzewicka, Senior Lawyer at ClientEarth, helped us unpack some of the most common recycling myths.

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