Club Dialog

What Club Dialog does

Club Dialog e.V. is a Berlin-based, registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1988 that operates as one of the largest and oldest Russian-speaking migrant organizations in Germany. The organization's mission centers on promoting equal participation of people with migration history in German social, professional, and political life, functioning as a bridge between migrant communities, public institutions, and state structures. It delivers social counseling, language acquisition support, career and qualification recognition advisory, job coaching, political education, volunteer coordination, and cultural programming — services rendered free of charge to beneficiaries across German, Russian, and Ukrainian languages. The organization is led by Managing Director Dr. Natalia Roesler and governed by a five-member board with an honorary chair.

Club Dialog's operational portfolio spans more than a dozen structured programs including FAbA+ II (qualification recognition counseling under the federal IQ network), Job Coaching, Stabilization Coaching, BRIDGE (family-centered education and career counseling), DIGI-MEE[H]R (digital safety education for children), Bundesfreiwilligendienst coordination, the SCHALASCH youth and family center in Wedding, the Berlin Ukrainian Choir, BUQUA (support for survivors of Nazi persecution), Lab23 (political participation), and Power up! (project management training for migrants). Operations are delivered across six Berlin sites spanning Mitte, Wedding, Lichtenberg, and Reinickendorf, with both in-person and video-based service channels. Service delivery relies on multilingual staff with personal migration experience rather than proprietary technology.

Revenue is generated exclusively through project-based grants from German federal ministries (BMAS, BMFSFJ, BAMF, BMBF), the Berlin Senate, the European Social Fund Plus, and foundations including Stiftung EVZ, with no fee-for-service revenue from clients. The organizational model is community-led, partnerships-driven, and dependent on continued public funding renewals. No equity, debt, or M&A transactions have occurred, and the entity is not listed on any exchange.

Name

Club Dialog

Legal name

Club Dialog e.V.

Website

https://club-dialog.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Dialog e.V. is a Berlin-based nonprofit founded in 1988 that delivers free multilingual social counseling, job coaching, qualification recognition, and civic education to migrants and refugees across German, Russian, and Ukrainian languages, funded by German federal and state government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Subsidies: Club Dialog e.V. operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through government grants from German federal and state ministries (BMAS, BMFSFJ, BAMF, BMBF), European Union (ESF+), Berlin Senate administrations, and foundations including Stiftung EVZ. Additional revenue comes from project-based funding for integration, education, and social programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Club Dialog e.V. is a nonprofit migrant organization that delivers free social counseling, job coaching, qualification recognition advisory, language-learning support, civic and political education, youth and family services, cultural programming, and capacity-building training for other migrant organizations. Services are delivered in German, Russian, and Ukrainian across multiple Berlin district offices and funded primarily through German federal and state government grants plus European Social Fund Plus support.

Product overview

Club Dialog e.V. is a non-profit migrant organization in Berlin offering a diverse portfolio of social services, counseling programs, and community initiatives rather than a traditional software product. Its core offerings include qualification recognition advisory (FAbA+ II), career coaching and stabilization programs, professional education training, and digital literacy education (DIGI-MEE[H]R). The organization operates youth and family centers (SCHALASCH), coordinates volunteer services (BFD), provides refugee support (LaruHelps@TXL), runs cultural programs including the Berlin Ukrainian Choir, and delivers civic education through programs like LAB23. These services work together as an integrated support ecosystem addressing the holistic needs of migrants in Berlin, from initial arrival assistance through professional integration and cultural participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FAbA+ II (Fahrplan Anerkennung beruflicher Abschlüsse Plus II) A counseling and advisory program that helps migrants navigate the process of having their foreign professional qualifications recognized in Germany. It is part of the federal IQ integration program and includes a special module for Ukrainian refugees. The target audience is migrants with foreign professional qualifications seeking labor market entry in Germany.
• Job Coaching (Джоб-коучинг) Career coaching services that help migrants with immigration history find employment in Germany. The service includes resume preparation, interview training, and job search support. It is offered free of charge to migrant beneficiaries.
• Stabilization Coaching (Стабілізаційний коучинг) Coaching that helps Bürgergeld recipients facing barriers to employment develop stability, motivation strategies, and social competencies for successful integration into the German job market.
• Additional Professional Education (Додаткова професійна освіта) A professional education training program with eight theoretical modules of 160 hours each, covering project management, commercial knowledge, law, labor law, digital skills, AI in office, and accounting basics, supplemented by a practical company internship. Intended for migrants seeking additional vocational qualifications.
• DIGI-MEE[H]R – Sicher schwimmen im Internet A media literacy education project for children aged 6 to 12 that teaches safe internet usage through workshops in schools and youth centers, complemented by parent cafés on child internet safety. Provided free of charge.
• BRIDGE – Familienzentrierte Bildungs- und Berufsberatung Family-centered educational and career counseling for migrants, helping them navigate the German education and employment systems. The service supports refugees from Ukraine in particular.
• Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) Koordination Coordination of the Federal Voluntary Service (Bundesfreiwilligendienst) for migrant organizations, refugee assistance facilities, and other non-profit organizations in Berlin.
• Berlin Ukrainian Choir (Берлінський український хор) A Ukrainian amateur choir that rehearses weekly and performs Ukrainian songs and spiritual works by Ukrainian composers. The choir is open to all who wish to sing.
• BUQUA – Lokale Bündnisse für Überlebende Local alliances providing participation, support, and qualification for relatives of Nazi persecution survivors and volunteers. The service includes networking, empowerment, and commemoration work.
• LaruHelps@TXL – Refugee Support Center A consultation center for Ukrainian refugees in the Reinickendorf district of Berlin that provides information, support, and practical assistance with bureaucratic and life matters.
• SCHALASCH – Youth and Family Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached nearly 100 women through joint events with Deutsche Rentenversicherung

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LARUhelps Ukraine e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner in the LaruHelps@RDF project providing consultation services for Ukrainian refugees in Reinickendorf district.
• Bezirksamt Reinickendorf von BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict administration partner supporting the LaruHelps@RDF consultation center for Ukrainian refugees.
• Jobcenter Berlin-MittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for labor market integration services, job coaching, and employment support programs for migrants.
• Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal funding partner for integration programs including the IQ network and recognition of foreign qualifications.
• Senatsverwaltung für Arbeit, Soziales, Gleichstellung, Integration, Vielfalt und Antidiskriminierung BerlincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBerlin Senate administration providing funding for integration and participation programs.
• Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal ministry providing funding for labor market integration and social programs.
• Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (BMFSFJ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal ministry providing funding for family, youth, and integration programs including voluntary services.
• Europäischer Sozialfonds Plus (ESF+)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Union funding for employment and social integration programs.
• Stiftung EVZ (Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting projects for NS-survivors and related historical work.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtverband BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Berlin branch of the German Parity Welfare Association since 2010.
• Migrationsrat Berlin-BrandenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member since 2004 of the migration council network.
• Verband für interkulturelle Arbeit Berlin-BrandenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member since 1992 of the association for intercultural work.
• Netzwerk russischsprechender Organisationen Berlin-Brandenburg (NRO-BB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since 2017 of the network of Russian-speaking organizations.
• Bundesverband russischsprachiger ElterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member since 2011 of the federal association of Russian-speaking parents.
• Karl-Arnold-Stiftung e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Power up! project for project management training.
• Berliner Netzwerk Freiwilligendienste interkulturellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member since 2013 of the Berlin network for intercultural volunteer services.
• Quarteera e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ organization partnership for Pride Week events and joint activities.
• Verbraucherzentrale Berlin e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the DIGI-MEE[H]R digital safety education project since 2018.
• Fabrik Osloer Straße e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Berlin Ukrainian Choir project.
• Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events for women's professional integration and retirement planning.
• Berliner Landeszentrale für politische BildungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding partner for political education projects including INA/LAB23.
• Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for refugee support and advocacy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Berlin: Major German welfare association providing migrant counseling, refugee support, and integration programs across Berlin. Comparable services at much larger scale, with broader portfolio including eldercare and child welfare.
• Diakonie Berlin: Protestant welfare federation providing migration and refugee advisory services across Berlin. Comparable in mission (migrant integration counseling) but operates within a broader social services portfolio.
• Caritas Berlin: Regional branch of Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization, offering migration counseling, refugee services, and integration programs. Overlaps directly with Club Dialog's service portfolio at significantly larger scale.
• Aktion Mensch: Large German social lottery and inclusion-focused nonprofit funding integration, disability, and youth projects nationwide. Comparable in funding migrant inclusion initiatives but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Pro Asyl: Germany's leading advocacy organization for refugees and asylum seekers, based in Berlin. Operates in the same migrant support ecosystem, often co-funding or co-delivering integration and counseling services across German states.
• Quarteera e.V. Network of Russian-speaking LGBTQ+ youth in Germany, partnered with Club Dialog on Pride Week events. Comparable in serving Russian-speaking migrant communities in Germany with Berlin roots.
• Migrationsrat Berlin-Brandenburg: Federation of migrant self-organizations in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, of which Club Dialog is a founding member. Directly comparable as a Berlin-based migrant umbrella organization coordinating integration, advocacy, and cultural programs.
• Türkischer Bund Berlin-Brandenburg (TBB): Largest umbrella organization of Turkish-origin migrants in Berlin-Brandenburg, providing integration counseling, youth work, and political education. Closely comparable in mission, geography, and delivery model to Club Dialog.
• Multikulturelles Zentrum e.V. Berlin-based intercultural organization providing counseling, integration support, and cultural programs for migrants. Directly comparable as a small, community-rooted Berlin nonprofit delivering multilingual integration services.

Emerging players

• Minor Projektkontor für Bildung und Forschung: Berlin-based nonprofit focused on intercultural education, youth participation, and migrant self-organization support. Comparable mission and Berlin focus, with stronger emphasis on participatory education research.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xt.me/politafisha
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@clubdialogvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/clubdialog
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-dialog-e-v-
• Instagraminstagram.com/club_dialog.de

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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