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Erich Kästner im 1969 in München

Erich Kästner: a great children’s book author – and much more besides

His children’s books have been translated into more than 70 languages and continue to sell millions of copies to this day. Erich Kästner didn’t just write for young readers, however.

Getting Started in Germany

IT-Managerin Ayushi Sharma

Work, German lessons and buttered pretzels - Ayushi Sharma’s life in Germany

After completing her master’s in Munich, the young woman from India embarked on a career in Germany as an IT manager. This is how she got off to a successful start.

In sieben Schritten zum Job in Deutschland

Finding your job in Germany in seven steps

Mаríа Fernаndа Gаrcíа López is from Mexico and wants to work as IT specialists in Munich. The journey of this 28-year-old skilled worker is just one example of how you can come to Germany.

Die Erzieherin Daniela Noya wagte den Schritt nach Deutschland.

Teaching, learning, making friends – Daniela Noya’s life in Germany

The nursery school teacher from Colombia works at a nursery. She talks here about how she started out in Germany.

Das neue Digitalmagazin „Ankommen in Deutschland“

How to get off to a successful start in Germany

The new digital magazine from deutschland.de provides international skilled professionals with useful tips when they arrive in Germany.

Khaled Elbarbary

From the Red Sea to the Black Forest – Khaled Elbarbary’s life in Germany

Qualified staff from abroad are also in demand in Germany’s hotel sector. Let us introduce you to a young Egyptian who works in the Black Forest.

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Deutschland und die Afrikanische Union wollen gemeinsam eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft fördern.

German-African future partnerships

Joint solutions for sustainable agriculture

In opening the Agricultural Policy Dialogue in Addis Ababa, Germany is supporting African countries in their efforts to develop sustainable agriculture.

Donald Trump und Kamala Harris: Duell der Gegensätze

US presidential election

“Two fundamentally different models of society”

Expert Michael Werz shows how transatlantic relations might shift in the light of the US presidential election.

Spezialistinnen und Spezialisten sind im IT-Sektor gefragt.

Bilateral relations with India

New opportunities for Indian skilled workers

Germany wants to expand relations with India. This includes making it easier for Indians wishing to work in Germany to obtain a visa.

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Radikale Töchter arbeitet in Workshops mit Aktionskunst.

#UnitedAndFree Commitment Turning anger into courage

Zuversichtlich: Jugendliche in Deutschland

Shell Youth Survey Germany Young Germans have a positive outlook

Assane Badiane stand 2022 erstmals als Comedian auf der Bühne.

“I can say whatever I want”

Assane Badiane makes people laugh - without any taboos. Learn why humour means freedom to him.

Carlott Bru bezeichnet sich als Gen-Z-Journalistin.

The Gen Z journalist

Carlott Bru uses social media to give an insight into her life as a journalist. She also speaks about the challenges Generation Z is dealing with.

Fabian Grischkat nennt sich selbst „Newsfluencer des Vertrauens“.

“Freedoms are always fragile”

Fabian Grischkat is dedicated to promoting queer rights and he speaks about political topics on social media. He seeks to protect freedoms through education.

Susanne Siegert klärt auf Social Media über den Holocaust auf.

Pioneer of thought work

The freedom to learn from one's own history: Susanne Siegert shows how social media can bring history to life.

Jacob Beautemps ist Science-Youtuber und Wissenschaftsjournalist.

“There can be no science without freedom”

Jacob Beautemps is a science Youtuber. He explains the role that independent research plays for democracy.

Tamara Röske – Schauspielerin, Model, Sportlerin, Musikerin

A multitalented young woman with Down’s syndrome

Actor, model, athlete, musician: Tamara Röske is multitalented and gives other young people the courage to fulfil their dreams.

Biodiversity

Schmetterlinge umflattern eine Schildkröte im peruanischen Tropenwald.

Preserving biodiversity

COP16 has one major challenge: it must preserve biodiversity. The most important questions and answers about the UN conference.

Astrid Schomaker leitet UNEP.

Astrid Schomaker – the voice of nature at the UN

A German is heading the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Her work is crucial in protecting the environment.

Modell mit Falschen Clownfischen im Senckenberg Museum Frankfurt

Diving into the depths of nature

Researching biodiversity: the well-established Senckenberg Society is dedicated to biodiversity on a vast array of levels.

Valentin Grüner ist als „Löwenflüsterer“ weltbekannt.

Lions and Oscars: two conservationist visionaries

The influencer Valentin Grüner is fighting to preserve biodiversity - as legendary documentary filmmaker Bernhard Grzimek once did.

Auswilderung von Przewalski-Pferden aus Berlin in Kasachstan

From captivity into freedom

Northern bald ibises in Spain, turtles in Asia, wild horses in Kazakhstan: the important role German zoos play in species conservation.

Gorilla im vom LLF unterstützten Odzala-Kokoua-Nationalpark.

Giving nature more space

The UN is fighting biodiversity loss - and the LLF, a fund set up on Germany's initiative, is supporting them.

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As a painter and varnisher in Germany: "A secure future for my children".

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As a nursing professional in Germany: "Opportunities for further training".

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As a professional driver in Germany: "I feel I have arrived".

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Carolina Saldarriaga Cardona promoviert in Urban and Territorial Studies.

The architect of emotions

Promoting peace by means of German-Colombian projects: Carolina Saldarriaga Cardona investigates the role of emotions in Colombia’s territorial disputes.

Long Nary bildet auch Studierende aus.

The temple doctor of Angkor

Conservator Long Nary works with German experts to protect Cambodia’s best-known cultural heritage.

Unternehmerin Myrhge Spross

The business traveller

“My time there completely changed my way of doing business,” says the Mexican entrepreneur Myrhge Spross, talking about her stay in Germany.

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Guardians of history

Omar Kassab works for the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo. As part of an international team he is committed to protecting Egypt’s cultural heritage.

Agness Rosemary Mmina arbeitet in Malawi als Drohnenpilotin.

The drone pilot

Agness Rosemary Mmina supplies rural regions in Malawi with medical drugs. This is possible thanks to cooperation with Germany.

Quentin Blommaert leitet das Wasserstoffdiplomatiebüro in Riad.

The hydrogen diplomat

Quentin Blommaert heads the German hydrogen diplomacy office in Saudi Arabia and is actively involved in promoting a climate-neutral energy industry.

Justin Wayho auf der Hannover Messe 2024

Mediator between education and business

Engineer Justin Wahyo is actively committed to establishing dual vocational training in Indonesia.

Bulama Dadi ist Vorsteher des Dorfes Ngarannam im Nordosten Nigerias.

Returning after the terror: a village is rebuilt

Bulama Dadi is the chief of a village in Nigeria that was completely destroyed by Boko Haram. The rebuilding of the village is helping to stabilise the entire region.

Die Biontech-Gründer Özlem Türeci und Uğur Şahin

Investing in global vaccine justice

German biotech company BioNTech is building Africa’s first commercial vaccine production facility in Rwanda.

Medienwissenschaftler Subekti Priyadharma

An intermediary role in the knowledge society

The media and communication researcher Subekti Priyadharma is committed to exchange between Indonesia and Germany.

Minenräumerin Rosemary Chigariro bespricht sich mit ihrem Team.

Fighting for a mine-free Zimbabwe

Rosemary Chigariro has a dangerous job as a deminer. But her work helps the people of Zimbabwe feel safer.

Juliane Drews, Personalmanagerin bei UNICEF Indien, in Neu-Delhi

Diversity is what her job is all about

Juliane Drews has been working for the United Nations for nearly two decades - currently as HR manager at UNICEF India.

Jackson Nabaala arbeitete für die Welthungerhilfe in der Türkei.

An aid networker

Jackson Nabaala has been working for Welthungerhilfe since 2006. In Lebanon, Syria and Turkey he searches for solutions amid complex conflicts.

Kizito Odhiambo, Gründer von Agribora

A pioneer in digital agriculture

Smallholders are vital to food security in Africa. Kizito Odhiambo is helping to boost their profits through his German-Kenyan startup.

Der brasilianische Forstingenieur Carlos Alberto „Beto“ Quesada

The rain forest expert

Carlos Alberto Quesada runs the German-Brazilian research station ATTO in the Amazon together with Susan Trumbore from the Max Planck Institute.

Prof. Dr. Ta ist Fachärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie.

A doctor without borders

Professor Thi Minh Tam Ta from Vietnam explains why international exchange is essential in the area of mental health

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2.23 billion euros is the sum that Germany is making available for humanitarian assistance in 2024.

394 million euros is Germany’s contribution to the UN budget in 2024.

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˃ 950 climate projects worldwide have already been approved by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) launched by Germany.

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