Media

Poverty is increasing all over the world. Ecological catastrophes are becoming more and more severe. Also, the readiness to solve problems by the use of violence is getting stronger. The number of refugees and migrants is growing, and racism and xenophobia are shown more openly and violently then ever before. It seems difficult or even impossible for people of different cultures to live together. With its work, the BIZME aims at promoting the knowledge about other countries and the understanding of foreign cultures among German citizens. It provides background information on globalization and its (negative) consequences, and explains the (global) context. Thus, the BIZME works towards creating an awareness among people that our planet will only survive if each and every person contributes to its survival in the public as well as in the private sphere.

The BIZME organizes lectures, discussions, video evenings, seminars, exhibitions and much more. With its library containing subject-related literature, didactic materials, videotapes, CD-ROMs, and a comprehensive archive of magazines it allows interested adolescents and adults to get information on a multitude of topics. Information brochures and illustrative materials are also available for borrowing. Furthermore, the BIZME assists school classes, teachers, groups and organizations in the preparation of events, project days and school partnerships.

The BIZME cooperates with initiatives, groups and institutions in and outside the town of Bremen. It is not affiliated to any party or confessional group.

The BIZME is financed by the AG Entwicklungspolitik und Menschenrechte e. V., which is an association composed of individual members as well as the following two international and four national organizations: Amnesty International, Terre des Hommes, Bremer
Initiative Ostasien, Entwicklungspolitischer Arbeitskreis, Lebenschance, and Praktische Solidarität International.

Library and documentation:
The EPIZ library provides around 4000 media resources on the topic of Global Learning/One World: specialist literature and magazines, teaching materials (slides, videos, maps, materials specially designed for
classroom use), as well as kits containing hands-on materials. All items can be borrowed (you can pick them up in person, please phone in advance).

We run pedagogical events in the field of Global Learning:
Continuing education, creative workshops for students, teachers and youth groups

• We coordinate "Network Global Education Berlin"

Projects:

• "Kampagne Globales Lernen in der beruflichen Bildung" (Campaign on Global Education in Vocational Training) 2004/2005
• "Schools with Global Profile"
• We offer advice for schools as well as for other educational institutions