Our mission statement

Who are we?

The wannseeFORUM is an independent, certified educational institution in Berlin. It is an inspiring place for education, encounters, and collaborative learning in a green setting, right on the water.
Through the Linking civic and cultural education The wannseeFORUM Foundation promotes critical thinking, democratic action, participation, and creativity among young people and adults through a variety of seminars. The foundation operates inclusively, is non-partisan, and is networked both nationally and internationally.

Our Conference center is open to guests for conducting their own educational events.

As the carrier of the Council of Europe Quality Label for Youth Centres The wannseeFORUM is committed to the values of democracy, human rights and diversity.

Our values

Creative and critical
We encourage young people to critically examine social issues, develop their own opinions, and stand up for their convictions. We support them in using creative artistic and media forms of expression to present their perspectives.

Self-determined and participatory
We promote the active participation and freedom of choice of young people. We support them in taking responsibility and shaping their lives autonomously.

Diverse and inclusive
We break down barriers – physical, social, and cultural. We value diversity as an enrichment and treat each other with consideration, respect, and openness. Our house is open to all who share democratic values.

Democratic and non-partisan
Our work is based on the fundamental values of a democratic society. We impart knowledge and create spaces for experiencing democracy firsthand.

Vision: What do we want to achieve in the long term?

We want a society in which young people shape their future in a self-determined, critical, media-literate and active way. In a Europe that embraces solidarity, diversity and justice, we encourage them to take responsibility, develop new perspectives and strengthen democratic values.
We actively shape cvic and cultural education in Germany and Europe and provide sustainable impetus for social engagement and international exchange.

Mission: How do we achieve this?

The wannseeFORUM in Berlin is a Effective institution for civic and cultural education by young people. We support, encourage and inspire young people to think critically, take active action and find new ways to express themselves.

Our house by the lake is ideal A place for collaborative learning, intercultural encounters and creative processes.
We offer an inclusive space that is accessible to everyone. Our goal is to be a welcoming place for all, sensitive to discrimination and open to all. We address inequalities and empower those affected.

Our work is non-partisan, non-profit and always focused on social relevance for an inclusive, democratic and cosmopolitan future.