Together we act .
...and you're looking for funding or want to strengthen the weltwärts Community in the long run? Here you'll find exciting funding opportunities and support to help turn your plans into reality and keep the weltwärts Community growing.
Get funding for your project
Shaping the world through engagement
The Engagiert die Welt gestalten programme (Engagiert) enables associations and educational institutions in Germany to apply for funding of up to €8,000 (or €4,000 for first-time applicants) for education and awareness-raising projects. The programme supports activities such as conferences, workshops, seminars, and creative projects with a development policy focus. Eligible projects include, for example, exhibitions on fair trade, SDG-themed project days, film projects addressing climate action, or seminars on migration and development.
Bring ambitious projects to life in Germany
Through the Development Education Program (FEB), you can apply for up to €20,000 in funding – together with a non-profit organization, such as an association – for large-scale or long-term global learning projects in Germany. This can include multi-year training series, conferences, or large-scale events like the "undjetzt?!" conference.
Small projects with a big impact
The action! – Active for a Global World program offers up to €500 for smaller educational activities in rural areas across Germany. Projects that highlight global connections – such as a fair food cooking night, a city tour exploring colonial traces in public spaces, or a clothing swap event with info on supply chains – are all eligible. Applications are simple, and you'll receive personal support from DSEE.
Get advice for your involvement!
Not sure how or where to get involved after your volunteer service? Do you have a great idea for a project and want to know who could fund it? The advisory team at Engagement Global is here to support you with guidance, answers, and helpful tips for making your ideas a reality.
Good to Know
You’re a former South-North volunteer, interested in the offers but have returned to your home country? A residence in Germany is required to use Engagement Global's funding programs. However, you can start a project with friends or contacts in Germany - or connect with other alumni in the Worldwide Network (WWN)!
Individual support
Professional exchange for sustainable development
Team works! offers young professionals and trainees from African countries the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in German companies – and enables young professionals from Germany to take part in job shadowing placements in African countries. The focus is on sustainable development and international teamwork. The program, run by the German-African Youth Office (DAJW), covers travel and accommodation costs. Age of participation: 18 to 30 years.
Receive a scholarship for international exchange
Do you want to contribute to sustainable change? The ASA Program shows you how to take action. Each year, Engagement Global supports 280 young people with an ASA scholarship, allowing them to participate in projects for at least three months – in Germany and in countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Southeast Europe.
Give back
Currently, our “weltwärts Community” project is funded through Engagement Global. Our vision: a long-term, self-organized community led by former volunteers, worldwide. For us, it’s essential that every voice is heard – no matter where someone comes from. We want to make inequalities visible and work together to overcome them. We’re still in the development phase – but you can already be part of it and support us. Here are a few ways to support the Community.
Get involved: A Fund for former South-North volunteers
Former South-North volunteers often have fewer opportunities for support, training, and networking than North-South alumni. We want to change that! That’s why grenzenlos is working on a Community Fund. The aim: to enable former South-North volunteers outside of Germany to access low-barrier funding for their projects, training, and regional community events.
What it's about
For our Fund, we want to collect community contributions from former volunteers and also look for additional funding opportunities. We are accompanied in this process by an advisory board of alumni and partner organizations from five different countries.
Where we stand
At the moment, the available funds are not yet sufficient to support projects – but we’re working on it! We believe in the strength of a community that pulls together: whether through the purchase of community shirts, our affiliate programs, or a grenzenlos community membership.
Get involved
Would you like to contribute your ideas, time, or skills? From fundraising and communications to becoming a project buddy – or something completely different – we’d love to hear from you!
How you can support the Community Fund
Bring your own project to life
Are you a former South–North volunteer living outside Germany and looking to stay engaged after your volunteer service? Whether it’s launching your own project, taking part in a training, or hosting a community event in your region – the Community Fund tries to back you up.
Become a community member
Give back!
With as little as €1 per month, you can join grenzenlos as a community member and support the initiatives, training, and networking of former South–North volunteers worldwide.
Become a member! ⟩