Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart

What Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart does

Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart e. V. is a registered German nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein, VR 6349) founded in 1998 and headquartered at Marktplatz 4 in Stuttgart. It operates as the official Stuttgarter Interkulturbüro and serves as the Dachverband (umbrella association) for migrant cultural associations and intercultural institutions in Stuttgart. Its mission centers on intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity, anti-racism work, and the equal societal participation of migrants, structured around four core areas: culture and events, migration and development policy, anti-racism, and family/youth education.

The organization's portfolio spans publications (IN MAGAZIN, a 25-year-old monthly intercultural magazine), festivals (Sommerfestival der Kulturen, Made in Germany, Made in Stuttgart, Brunch global), support programs (House of Resources Stuttgart, Fachberatung, Basisseminare), statewide networks (Migrantisches Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg, Afrika Forum Baden-Württemberg, Empowerment-Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg, Landesverband (post-)migrantischer Organisationen e.V.), campaigns (Aktionswochen gegen Rassismus, MoVe), a podcast (#MigrantsTalkSDGs), a traveling exhibition (An(ge)kommen), and educational services (Ziryab-Akademie, school visits). Technology stack is conventional for a German NGO: self-hosted Matomo analytics, PayPal and Gooding for donations, and standard social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify).

Forum der Kulturen is governed by a board chaired by Sami Aras (1st Chair) and Paulina Krüger de Schaal (2nd Chair), with Angeliki Alina Papagiannaki-Sönmez as Managing Director (Geschäftsführerin). It employs 1-10 staff and is funded through a mix of public grants (Staatsministerium Baden-Württemberg, BMZ via Engagement Global, City of Stuttgart), membership fees from member associations, donations via Freundeskreis, and project-based support. The organization is a member of Bundesverband Netzwerke von Migrantenorganisationen e.V. (NeMO) and operates statewide programs in Baden-Württemberg alongside its primary Stuttgart focus.

Name

Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart

Legal name

Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart e. V.

Website

https://forum-der-kulturen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart e. V. is a Stuttgart-based nonprofit umbrella association (Dachverband) for migrant cultural associations, serving as the official Stuttgarter Interkulturbüro to advance intercultural dialogue, anti-racism, and migrant participation across Stuttgart and Baden-Württemberg.

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akta.pro rank

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

Keywords

• Intercultural dialogue programs
• Migrant organization support
• Cultural festival events
• Anti-racism campaigns
• Community education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Grants: The organization operates primarily through public funding from government bodies including the Staatsministerium Baden-Württemberg, Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ), Engagement Global, and the city of Stuttgart. Funding supports specific programs and projects.
2. Donations and Membership Fees: Individual and organizational donations, membership fees from member associations, and support through the Freundeskreis (friends' circle).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart is a registered non-profit umbrella association (eingetragener Verein) for migrant cultural associations and intercultural institutions in the Stuttgart region. It operates as the Stuttgarter Interkulturbüro, running festivals, theater festivals, cultural events, publications, podcasts, training seminars, and anti-racism campaigns. The organization also provides advisory services, networking platforms, school visits, and statewide support structures such as House of Resources and migrant organization networks in Baden-Württemberg.

Product overview

Forum der Kulturen Stuttgart e. V. is a non-profit cultural organization serving as the umbrella association for migrant culture clubs and intercultural institutions in Stuttgart. The organization operates as a multi-service platform offering publications (IN MAGAZIN magazine), festivals (Sommerfestival der Kulturen, Made in Germany, Made in Stuttgart), support programs (House of Resources), networks (Afrika Forum, Migrantisches Netzwerk), educational initiatives (Ziryab-Akademie, school visits), advocacy campaigns (Aktionswochen gegen Rassismus, MoVe), traveling exhibitions (Wanderausstellung An(ge)kommen), podcast series (#MigrantsTalkSDGs), and advisory services. The portfolio is structured around four core areas: culture and events, migration and development, anti-racism work, and family/youth education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IN MAGAZIN: The interkulturelle Monatsmagazin (intercultural monthly magazine), which celebrated its 25th birthday and publishes content related to migration, integration, and cultural diversity.
• House of Resources Stuttgart
• Sommerfestival der Kulturen
• #MigrantsTalkSDGs
• Migrantisches Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg
• Afrika Forum Baden-Württemberg
• MoVe – Miteinander ohne Vorurteile

Segments4 records

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No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Panafrikanischer Rat Baden-Württemberg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Founded during a network meeting in October 2023, the Panafrikanische Rat Baden-Württemberg serves as the central voice of the Afro-diasporic community and works closely with the Afrika Forum Baden-Württemberg network coordinated by Forum der Kulturen and SEZ.
• Engagement Global gGmbH / Servicestelle Kommunen in der Einen Welt (SKEW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngagement Global, through its Servicestelle Kommunen in der Einen Welt (SKEW), collaborates on projects such as 'Menschen auf der Flucht' and 'Migration und Entwicklung auf kommunaler Ebene,' helping to implement Agenda 2030 with migrant expertise.
• Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEZ co-coordinates the Netzwerk Afrika Forum Baden-Württemberg together with Forum der Kulturen, working to strengthen partnerships between Baden-Württemberg and African countries.
• DEAB Dachverband Entwicklungspolitik Baden-Württemberg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEAB is the state-level carrier of the Eine-Welt-Promotor*innen-Programm in Baden-Württemberg. Forum der Kulturen is the carrier of the specialist promoter's position for 'Migrantische Vernetzung und Empowerment' (Migrant Networking and Empowerment) since April 2013.
• Bundesverband Netzwerke von Migrantenorganisationen e.V. (NeMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum der Kulturen is a member of NeMO, the Federal Association of Networks of Migrant Organizations, representing migrant organizations at the national level.
• Stadt StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city of Stuttgart supports Forum der Kulturen and collaborates on various initiatives including the Aktionswochen gegen Rassismus and integration policy through its Stabsabteilung für Integrationspolitik.
• Partnerschaft für Demokratie Stuttgart / Bundesprogramm 'Demokratie leben!'majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Partnership for Democracy in Stuttgart, funded through the federal 'Demokratie leben!' program, co-organizes the Aktionswochen gegen Rassismus with Forum der Kulturen as one of the main organizers.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Eine Welt-Landesnetzwerke in Deutschland e.V. (agl) and Stiftung Nord-Süd-BrückencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese organizations jointly lead the nationwide Eine-Welt-Promotor*innen-Programm. DEAB is the state carrier for Baden-Württemberg, and Forum der Kulturen hosts the specialist promoter's position.
• Fachbeirat (Expert Advisory Board) MembersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe expert advisory board for the Migration and Development Policy work area includes: Diakonisches Werk der evangelischen Kirche in Württemberg e.V., Dachverband Entwicklungspolitik BW (DEAB), Ndwenga e.V., Zentrum für Entwicklungsbezogene Bildung (ZEB), Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg, STUBE-BW, Stadt Stuttgart, Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart, Landeszentrale für politische Bildung Baden-Württemberg, Brot für die Welt, GIZ-Regionales Zentrum Baden-Württemberg, Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ), ENGAGEMENT GLOBAL gGmbH.
• Stadtjugendring Stuttgart e.V. and Jugend- und Kulturzentrum Forum 3 e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations co-organizing the Aktionswochen gegen Rassismus Stuttgart along with Forum der Kulturen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Türkischer Bund Berlin-Brandenburg (TBB): State-level umbrella for Turkish-community organizations in Berlin-Brandenburg. Closely analogous in role and structure to Forum der Kulturen but operating in a different federal state.

Direct peers

• Türkische Gemeinde in Baden-Württemberg e.V. (TGBW): Statewide Turkish-community association in Baden-Württemberg operating as a member-based migrant umbrella with cultural events and policy advocacy, structurally and geographically comparable to Forum der Kulturen.
• DEAB Dachverband Entwicklungspolitik Baden-Württemberg e.V. State-level umbrella for development policy organizations in Baden-Württemberg. Jointly runs the Eine-Welt-Promotor*innen-Programm with Forum der Kulturen and operates in the same statewide network of policy and advocacy bodies.
• DaMigra e.V. Federal umbrella of migrant women's organizations in Germany operating Dachverband-style structures with policy advocacy and empowerment programs, closely paralleling Forum der Kulturen's role for migrant associations in Stuttgart.
• Bundesverband Netzwerke von Migrantenorganisationen e.V. (NeMO): Federal association of migrant-organization networks in Germany of which Forum der Kulturen is a member. Directly comparable as a national umbrella convening migrant associations and engaging with federal migration-policy stakeholders.

Broad incumbents

• Goethe-Institut e.V. Federal cultural institution promoting German language and intercultural dialogue worldwide. Operates at vastly greater scale but shares the intercultural-dialogue mandate and public-funding model relevant to Forum der Kulturen's positioning.
• Deutscher Kulturrat e.V. National umbrella of cultural associations in Germany addressing cultural policy, diversity, and intercultural opening — overlapping thematically with Forum der Kulturen's cultural-policy and Interkultureller Diskurs workstreams, but at a federal scale.

Emerging players

• Aktion Zivilcourage e.V. Smaller NGO focused on civic courage and anti-discrimination education in eastern Germany. Overlaps with Forum der Kulturen's anti-racism and educational programming but operates at a smaller scale and different regional focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYETdjUGzhF0sienSFijpRQ
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/FDKStuttgart
• Instagraminstagram.com/forumderkulturen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forum-der-kulturen-stuttgart-e-v-

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