Sustainable development

Weltbilder is an educational institute and supporting the organisation of various projects in relation to the environment and development within and outside school contexts. It focuses on the development, selection and systematisation of holistic methods and forms of instruction – especially aiming at future-oriented education for sustainable development.

North-South educational work has received more attention during the course of the Agenda 21 projects. Educational and public relations work of the initiative on a regional level are particularly important.

In Lower Saxony, the North South work initiative mainly comprises volunteer NGOs. One objective is the professionalization of their educational and public relations work. In some cities, the expansion and development of One-World centers is on the agenda. Global partnerships between the North and South are a main focus (www.globlog.net). The association for educational initiatives in Lower Saxony (Verein Niedersächsischer Bildungsinitiativen-VNB) participates in these efforts with new incentives and continuing education programs, especially with respect to global learning in schools.

Since 2004, VNB work also includes environment-related aspects. It promotes education for sustainability in the field of environment. The VNB considers its work to be a component of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014).

New kinds of exhibitions provide incentives for innovative local educational work

• Global.fair: Fair trade and globalization (www.global-fair.de)
• AIDS: AIDS in Africa (www.aids-truck.de)
• The maze of escape routes: migration, escape, and the situation of refugees in Germany, the threat from the radical right (www.labyrinth-fluchtweg.de)
• Clandestino illegal: migration, illegalization of immigrants, fair-trade products and illegal workers (www.clandestino-illegal.de)
• Masala: cultural exchange – World Music from reggae to hip hop (www.masala-weltmusik.de)

Our multimedia exhibitions take visitors on a tour where they imagine themselves in different roles. Experiencing things from a different perspective can lead to new awareness. Younger people in particular enjoy the multimedia exhibitions. Installed in a trailer truck, they are easily moved and are always an exciting media feature during special project events.

Research for a sunny future!

• Federation of associations, groups and initiatives in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania that are committed to solidarity in One World.
• Lobbying function by representing the common interests of its members at the state and national level.
• Service function by advising initiatives and organising information and training events.
• Coordination function by promoting cooperation between One World initiatives in the country
• Contact person in questions of "Global Learning" in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Arranging cooperation partners in the state, materials and speakers as well as political lobbying at various levels of educational institutions in the state.