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11th BBE Conference as Part of the Federal Program “People Empower People”

11/03/2026 09:00
[Translate to English:] Mehrere Personen sitzen während einer Veranstaltung nebeneinander, hören zu und machen sich Notizen in ihren Notizbüchern.

[Translate to English:] Foto: The Climate Reality Project, Unsplash

The 11th BBE Conference will explore the importance of mentoring programs for social participation, democracy, and social cohesion. The focus will be on the challenges facing mentoring programs and their future development. Workshops, discussions, and opportunities for exchange will provide a space to share experiences and develop shared perspectives. A supporting program will complement the conference on November 3, 2026.

What is this about?

The conference examines how mentoring programs promote interaction, shared learning, and social participation. It will explore which networks, partnerships, and policy frameworks are necessary to strengthen mentoring projects in the long term.

What will be covered?

The event is aimed at program operators of the federal program “Menschen stärken Menschen” as well as interested parties from civil society, politics, business, and academia. Workshops and discussions will cover topics such as digital learning formats, democracy education, partnerships, labor market integration, and the impact of mentoring.

Organization & Participation

The Federal Network for Civic Engagement (BBE) is hosting the congress at the frizzforum in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Registration is required. A get-together and a digital exchange session will also take place.

Further information:

Visit the event page of the Federal Network for Civic Engagement (BBE)

Target Audience Program organizers, volunteers, organizations, and interested parties from politics, business, and academia
Participation Format Registration required
Cost Free of charge
Date Tuesday, November 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. (doors open)
Venue frizzforum, Friedrichstraße 23, 10969 Berlin
Date
Title
Location
Description
Nov 01 16:00
Dorfkirche Alt-Tegel, Alt-Tegel 39a, 13507 Berlin

Ehrenamtsbüro Reinickendorf, vivo-Kulturkirche am See

The Reinickendorf Volunteer Office invites volunteers to a thank-you concert at the Dorfkirche Alt-Tegel. The Begegnungschor choir and the Teg’ler Zupforchester will perform music from various countries and eras. The concert is intended to honor volunteer work in Reinickendorf. Admission is free, but registration is required.
[Translate to English:] Nahaufnahme eines aufgeschlagenen Notenblatts mit gedruckten Musiknoten.
Nov 01 16:00
Dorfkirche Alt-Tegel, Alt-Tegel 39a, 13507 Berlin

Ehrenamtsbüro Reinickendorf, vivo-Kulturkirche am See

The Reinickendorf Volunteer Office invites volunteers to a thank-you concert at the Dorfkirche Alt-Tegel. The Begegnungschor choir and the Teg’ler Zupforchester will perform music from various countries and eras. The concert is intended to honor volunteer work in Reinickendorf. Admission is free, but registration is required.
[Translate to English:] Zwei Personen stehen am Ufer des Tegeler Sees in Berlin und blicken auf das Wasser. Im Hintergrund ist der Himmel vom Sonnenuntergang rötlich gefärbt.
Oct 20 18:00
How do textbooks portray migration, diversity, and social belonging? In the NaDiRa Lecture Series, Prof. Dr. Riem Spielhaus presents the latest research findings on these questions. The lecture examines which social groups and perspectives are represented in educational media. It also addresses approaches to combating discrimination in schools and the classroom.
[Translate to English:] Nahaufnahme mehrerer übereinanderliegender Bücher mit unterschiedlich farbigen Einbänden. Der Hintergrund ist unscharf.
Sep 11 12:30
Thüringer Staatskanzlei, Vertretung des Freistaats Thüringen beim Bund, Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße 64, 10117 Berlin

Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE)

The kickoff event marks the start of the 22nd Week of Civic Engagement. The focus is on this year’s theme, “Shaping the Future Together.” You can look forward to a panel discussion, examples of civic engagement, and the “Market of Togetherness.” The event will take place at the Representative Office of the Free State of Thuringia to the Federal Government in Berlin.
Aug 27 14:00

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin (LNBE)

The event addresses racism and discrimination in volunteer work among migrants. It will present qualitative research findings and the perspectives of migrants involved in volunteer work. The discussion will focus on barriers to volunteerism, the implications for democratic participation, and possible courses of action. Following the presentation, there will be time for exchange and discussion.
[Translate to English:] Im Vordergrund sind grüne Blätter einer Zimmerpflanze zu sehen. Im unscharfen Hintergrund zeigt ein Laptop eine Videokonferenz mit mehreren Personen.

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