Otto Benecke Stiftung e.V.

The Otto Benecke Foundation e.V. (OBS) is a non-profit association founded in 1965 and based in Bonn. Politically and ideologically neutral, OBS promotes the social participation of immigrants, refugees, and their descendants. As a professional, nationally networked service provider for society and politics, it develops integration programs and qualification offers in the fields of youth and parental work as well as training and the labor market. In cooperation with ministries, migrant associations, educational institutions, and universities, more than 600,000 people from over 60 countries have been supported in training, counseling, exchange, and scholarship programs to strengthen their social, economic, and individual performance and participation capabilities.

We are a non-profit association based in Bonn, politically and ideologically neutral. We are committed to the social participation of immigrants and their descendants and aim to change the social climate towards a culture of welcome and recognition. Through educational measures, events, and projects, we qualify our participants and promote their ability to perform and participate.

The programs of the Otto Benecke Foundation are aimed at immigrants – including late repatriates, refugees, asylum seekers, and holders of other residence permits – as well as their spouses and children. In addition, members of minorities and multipliers (e.g., municipalities, welfare associations, migrant organizations, educational institutions) who are active in migration work are addressed. The goal is to develop individual potential and initiate sustainable integration processes in the education system, the training market, and society.