KUBI

What KUBI does

KUBI (Kubi Gesellschaft für Kultur und Bildung gGmbH) is a Frankfurt am Main-based non-profit social education provider founded in 1993 by Arif Arslaner, originally as a migrants' self-organization. Today the organization operates with a headcount of approximately 150-200 employees across its headquarters at Hanauer Landstraße 182A and its wholly-owned subsidiary BIKU gGmbH. KUBI delivers services across five interlinked program areas: (1) school-based youth welfare (Jugendhilfe in der Schule) embedded in 18 Frankfurt schools plus Schulassistenz support; (2) outpatient family support (Ambulante Hilfen zur Erziehung); (3) vocational education and training (Berufliche Bildung), including the ABC AusBildungsCoaching project (since 2007) and the ResQfit program; (4) the university-accompanied Kontaktstudium qualification program in cooperation with Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg and Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, with approximately 150 graduates to date; and (5) democracy and radicalization prevention work (MOND, DEAP, and the BIKU-led Hand in Hand / Radikalisierungsprävention durch Teilhabe). BIKU gGmbH additionally operates four residential facilities (200+ places) for refugees, homeless persons, and single mothers with children.

The organization uses no proprietary technology and operates on standard digital infrastructure (WordPress-based website, standard office tools, social media channels). Its core delivery model is human-intensive social pedagogy, with technical infrastructure limited to communication and basic documentation. The business model is entirely publicly funded: 100% of revenue derives from grants and project contracts from the City of Frankfurt (Stadtschulamt, Jugend- und Sozialamt), the State of Hessen, federal ministries (BMFSFJ, BMAS, BMBF, BAMF), and EU programs (ESF, AMIF), supplemented by immaterial donations. Services are commissioned, not sold at market prices, and several programs (e.g., Kontaktstudium) are free to participants via EU/DAAD co-financing. Customer segments span disadvantaged children and youth in Frankfurt schools, families in need of support, migrants and refugees seeking professional integration, and civil-society/school actors seeking democracy education. KUBI is a recognized incumbent in its niche, holding AZAV certification, WB Hessen Siegel quality seals, Charta der Vielfalt membership, and the Integrationspreis der Stadt Frankfurt (2006), with leadership transitioning in October 2025 to joint managing directors Fatma Kinali (25+ year tenure) and Yildiz Yanboludan (founding-era staff) following founder Arif Arslaner's 2024 step-down and April 2026 death.

Name

KUBI

Legal name

Kubi Gesellschaft für Kultur und Bildung gGmbH

Website

https://kubi.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KUBI is a Frankfurt-based non-profit social education provider founded in 1993, delivering youth welfare in 18 schools, vocational coaching, migrant qualification, democracy education, and refugee/homeless housing via subsidiary BIKU, funded entirely by German municipal, state, federal, and EU government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Education Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Youth welfare services
• Vocational training programs
• School social work
• Refugee integration support
• Democracy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sachsenhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Project Funding: KUBI operates as a publicly-funded social education provider receiving grants and project funding from the City of Frankfurt, State of Hessen, Federal Government ministries, and EU programs (ESF, AMIF). Projects include youth welfare in schools, school assistance, democratic education, vocational training, and refugee integration programs.
2. Donations: KUBI accepts donations for specific projects, notably the ABC AusBildungsCoaching program supporting youth vocational training completion. Donation inquiries directed to management assistant Christine Mayer.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KUBI (Kubi Gesellschaft für Kultur und Bildung gGmbH) is a non-profit social and educational services organization delivering youth welfare in schools, school attendance assistance, outpatient family support (Hilfen zur Erziehung), vocational training and qualification programs, democracy and anti-radicalization education, and refugee/homeless accommodation services. Programs are commissioned and funded by the City of Frankfurt, the State of Hessen, federal German ministries, and EU programs (ESF, AMIF) and delivered directly within schools, municipal facilities, and community settings. The organization operates in Frankfurt and the Rhein-Main region with approximately 200 staff and runs subsidiary BIKU gGmbH for refugee and homeless residential services.

Product overview

KUBI is a non-profit social and educational services organization (gGmbH) founded in 1993 in Frankfurt am Main, operating approximately 200 staff across multiple interlinked service areas. Its core programs fall into five divisions: (1) School-based Youth Assistance (Jugendhilfe in der Schule, active at 18 schools) and Schulassistenz (school attendance support) delivered by both KUBI and its subsidiary BIKU gGmbH; (2) Outpatient Family Support (HzE); (3) Vocational Education and Training (Berufliche Bildung) encompassing sub-programs such as ABC AusBildungsCoaching (youth apprenticeship coaching since 2007), ResQfit (rescue services qualification), and the university-level Kontaktstudium in cooperation with Goethe-Universität Frankfurt and Uni Oldenburg; (4) Democracy and Prevention Projects including MOND (2020–2024, awarded by Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung 2024), its Hessen-wide successor DEAP (2025+), and BIKU's Hand in Hand radicalization prevention project (Land Hessen funding until 2029); and (5) Migration and Refugee Services including housing (BIKU subsidiary's four transitional facilities with 200+ places). The subsidiary BIKU gGmbH additionally operates residential care for homeless persons and refugees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIKU gGmbH: Subsidiary focused on refugee accommodation, homelessness services, and school assistance
• ABC AusBildungsCoaching
• DEAP
• MOND
• Kontaktstudium
• Hand in Hand gegen religiös motivierten Extremismus
• ResQfit
• PUSCH
• FAKD
• KUBI Radio

Products and services

• Jugendhilfe in der Schule (School-based Youth Welfare) Social-pedagogical program placing KUBI staff in schools to deliver youth welfare services including social learning support, child protection, conflict mediation, and parent outreach; commissioned by municipal and state education authorities.
• Schulassistenz (School Attendance Assistance) School attendance assistance service for students with mental health disabilities or special educational needs, enabling and facilitating their school participation and access to education; delivered by both KUBI and subsidiary BIKU gGmbH.
• Ambulante Hilfen zur Erziehung (HzE / Outpatient Family Support) Outpatient family support services helping to strengthen families and prevent out-of-home placements, operating under the framework of SGB VIII; includes crisis intervention and communication mediation between families and schools.
• Berufliche Bildung (Vocational Education and Training) Vocational education and training programs supporting adults and youth with migration backgrounds in qualifying for the German labor market, encompassing multiple sub-projects including apprenticeship coaching, rescue services qualification, and university-level continuing education.
• Migrant:innen-Ökonomie (Migrant Economy Support) Support services for migrants and refugees including business development assistance, entrepreneurship support, and access to the labor market; supports migrant entrepreneurs in establishing and growing businesses in Germany.
• Demokratiebildung / DEAP (Democracy Education Programs) Democracy education workshop programs (DEAP, MOND) delivering anti-discrimination and civic participation training for students and pedagogical staff across Hessen, addressing racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and Islamophobia; recognized by the Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung in 2024.
• BIKU gGmbH Residential and Refugee Services Subsidiary of KUBI operating four stationary residential facilities with over 200 places for refugees and homeless individuals, providing transitional housing, social support, and school attendance assistance; also leads the Hand in Hand radicalization prevention project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Around 150 migrants and refugees have completed the Kontaktstudium qualification program at KUBI Frankfurt since program inception, with graduates proceeding to university studies, training as educators, or professional employment in the social sector
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• FAKD – Frankfurter Aktionsbündnis für DemokratiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Founded January 2026 by five Frankfurt organizations: berami e.V., DIKOM e.V., infrau e.V., jumpp – Frauenbetiele e.V., and KUBI gGmbH. Coalition aimed at strengthening democratic culture, promoting participation, and advocating for social and education policy goals in Frankfurt
• BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge)coreOthersFederal Office for Migration and Refugees; visible as funding and program partner in KUBI's network of public institution partners displayed on homepage
• BMFSFJ (Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend)coreOthersFederal Ministry for Family Affairs; one of KUBI's public funding and program partners
• BMAS (Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales)coreOthersFederal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs; funding partner for employment and integration programs
• BMBF (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung)coreOthersFederal Ministry of Education and Research; partner for educational and research programs including Kontaktstudium via DAAD
• Land Hessen (State of Hessen)coreOthersState government of Hessen; key funder of democracy education programs (DEAP, MOND, Hand in Hand), youth welfare in schools, and state-level initiatives. Hesse is funding DEAP until 2029 and has been supporting radicalization prevention projects
• Stadt Frankfurt am Main (City of Frankfurt)coreOthersPrimary municipal partner commissioning youth welfare in schools, school assistance, and social services. KUBI cooperates closely with Stadtschulamt, Jugend- und Sozialamt, and other city departments. Gedenkfeier for founder Arif Arslaner attended by Oberbürgermeister Mike Josef and Bürgermeisterin Dr. Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg
• Europäischer Sozialfonds (ESF)coreOthersEuropean Social Fund; key funder of employment integration and vocational training projects including ResQfit, Kontaktstudium (co-financing), and various adult education programs
• Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (BPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Agency for Civic Education; awarded MOND project as exemplary in competition 'Aktiv für Demokratie und Toleranz'; key partner in democracy education and radicalization prevention work
• Carl von Ossietzky Universität OldenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead institution of the Kontaktstudium program, initiated in 2004. KUBI is the Frankfurt partner for this university-accompanied qualification program for migrants and refugees in pedagogical fields. Also implemented at Bremen and Hannover locations
• Goethe-Universität FrankfurtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partner for Kontaktstudium program at Frankfurt location, with Prof.in Dr. Merle Hummrich as Ko-Projektleiterin. Co-organizer of 'Diversität als Chance' event with KUBI
• Hessisches Informations- und Kompetenzzentrum gegen Extremismus (HKE)coreOthersState center against extremism; provides funding and strategic support for DEAP and radicalization prevention programs. Hesse has provided funding commitment for DEAP from July 2025
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Arbeitsagentur)secondaryOthersFederal Employment Agency; partner in vocational training and employment integration programs
• Der Paritätische HessensecondaryOthersMember of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband ( welfare association ), providing organizational support and network membership for social service providers
• Crespo FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for 'Fliegendes Künstlerzimmer' (Flying Artists' Room) program enabling artistic workshops at schools including Carlo-Mierendorff-Schule in Frankfurt-Preungesheim
• Demokratiezentrum HessensecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerState center for democracy education; featured KUBI's MOND project in the 'Extreme Zeiten' podcast, providing platform for sharing project work and expertise on migrant participation in democracy
• berami e.V. (Berufliche Integration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankfurt-based organization for professional integration; founding member of FAKD coalition and partner in joint initiatives for diversity and integration in Frankfurt
• infrau e.V. (Interkulturelles Beratungs- und Bildungszentrum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercultural advisory and education center for women, girls, and seniors; founding member of FAKD coalition; co-organizer of 'Frankfurter Appell für Vielfalt und Zusammenhalt'
• jumpp – Frauenbetriebe e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankfurt-based organization supporting women's entrepreneurship; founding member of FAKD coalition; partner in diversity initiatives
• DIKOM e.V. (Dialog und Kommunikation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDialog and Communication organization; founding member of FAKD coalition and co-organizer of Frankfurter Appell für Vielfalt und Zusammenhalt
• Stadt OffenbachsecondaryOthersMunicipal partner in neighboring Offenbach; KUBI provides school assistance services in Offenbach schools including positions for school assistants
• AMIF (Asyl-, Migrations- und Integrationsfonds)secondaryOthersEU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund; funder of integration programs and projects implemented by KUBI
• BIKU gGmbH (Gesellschaft für Bildung und Kultur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary of KUBI gGmbH. Operates four stationary facilities for refugees and homeless persons (200+ places); provides school assistance services; runs radicalization prevention project 'Hand in Hand gegen religiös motivierten Extremismus'. Led by Fatma Kinali as Managing Director. Founded from the Hand in Hand project

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• infrau e.V. Frankfurt intercultural education and counseling center focused on migrant women, families, and seniors; FAKD co-founder and direct overlap with KUBI on intercultural social-services delivery in the same geography.
• JOBLINGE gAG FrankfurtRheinMain: Non-profit initiative focused on reducing youth vocational-training dropout among disadvantaged young adults — directly comparable to KUBI's ABC AusBildungsCoaching program; serves similar youth segment via similar mentoring/coaching model.
• Minor – Wissenschaft und Migration: Frankfurt-based non-profit supporting migrant students into higher education via qualification, mentoring, and academic bridging programs — functionally analogous to KUBI's Kontaktstudium; potential collaborator or substitute in the same funding landscape.
• IN VIA Hessen: Catholic non-profit operating youth-mobility, vocational coaching, and school-based social-work programs across Hessen with explicit migrant and disadvantaged-youth focus; directly comparable to KUBI's ABC and Schulassistenz product lines.
• berami e.V. Frankfurt-based non-profit providing professional integration and qualification services for migrants and refugees, including pedagogical and social-work training pathways; co-founders with KUBI of FAKD and direct mirror of KUBI's migrant-integration mission.

Regional players

• Volkshochschule Frankfurt (VHS): Municipal adult-education provider delivering publicly subsidized continuing education, integration courses, and qualification programs to Frankfurt residents; comparable WB-Hessen Siegel-certified track and overlapping migrant/vocational curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Hessen: Large Catholic welfare association operating Hessen-wide migration services, family support (HzE), vocational coaching, and refugee accommodation; a key competitor for the same federal/state/municipal contract vehicles as KUBI.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Hessen: Major German welfare association with significant Hessen operations across youth welfare, school social work, and migration services; competes for the same municipal contract pools as KUBI under the Paritätische umbrella.
• Diakonie Hessen: Protestant welfare association providing school social work, family services, refugee accommodation, and vocational integration across Hessen; one of the Paritätische-system competitors that vie with KUBI for the same public contracts.
• Internationaler Bund (IB): Large nationwide German non-profit education and youth welfare provider offering school-based social work, vocational training, and migrant integration programs under similar SGB VIII/SGB III frameworks; KUBI operates as a regional mini-IB focused on Frankfurt/Rhein-Main.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat9 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KulturundBildung
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kubi-ggmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/kubi.kulturundbildung

Compliance6 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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