What we stand for
Sprache. Kultur. Deutschland.

As the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, we promote cultural exchange, education and social discourse. We support the teaching and learning of the German language and provide information worldwide about the cultural and social diversity of Germany and Europe. 

The following six goals represent the entire range of our work and serve as a strategic basis for the development of our programmes and projects around the world.
 

Our goals

Dialogue and Creativity

We enable cultural exchange and common understanding.

People carry inflatable island with palm trees on the beach Photo: © Ihti Fahim Photo: © Ihti Fahim

Mobility and Immigration

We support self-determined mobility and lighten the burden of arriving in Germany.

Several people attend an evening public exhibition of large portrait photos in a public area Photo: © Elmar Witt Photo: © Elmar Witt

Global Learning

We make learning together possible while promoting the German language and knowledge exchange.

Many children run towards the camera on the beach at sunset Photo: © Goethe-Institut/Sorapong Sawawiboon Photo: © Goethe-Institut/Sorapong Sawawiboon

Sustainability

Our actions are based on the principles of sustainability.

People in beekeeping protective clothing stand at a forest clearing with beehives Photo: © Goethe-Institut e. V. Amman/Hussam Da'na Photo: © Goethe-Institut e. V. Amman/Hussam Da'na

With Europe for Europe

We strengthen a united Europe in cultural diversity.

Two men lift a flagpole on which a European flag is flying Photo: © Herr Willie Photo: © Herr Willie

Innovative Organisation

We develop continually as a learning organisation.

A robot stands in a library; on its screen, different possibilities for use are displayed. Photo: © Goethe-Institut London/Pau Ros Photo: © Goethe-Institut London/Pau Ros

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