Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg
- Legal name
- MitOst e.V.
- Website
- https://theodor-heuss-kolleg.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Civic and Non-Formal Education Programs
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI), Civic Literacy (Voting, Rights, Community Participation) (EDAAAAAH), English for Citizenship, Civics & Integration (EDAAACAG)
Keywords
Where Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Foundation Funding: Primary funding from major foundations including Robert Bosch Stiftung and German Federal Foreign Office. After Robert Bosch Stiftung ended financial support in 2020, THK transformed into a decentralized network of practitioners.
- Program Partnerships: Programs are implemented in cooperation with local partner organizations who co-finance and co-implement educational activities. Partners include NGOs, local administrations, municipalities, and businesses.
- Publications and Toolboxes: THK produces educational publications and toolboxes including Competendo (open source toolbox for civic education), Getting Involved (online toolbox for civic activists), and various facilitator handbooks that are shared openly.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Participant programs are free of charge for selected individuals |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg product offering
Product offeringCore offering
THK delivers non-formal civic education through 21 educational programs in 24 countries, equipping youth and communities with skills in active citizenship, project management, fundraising, critical thinking, and dialogue. Offerings are implemented with local partner organizations and supported by a structured Qualification Concept, the International Facilitator's Education, and an open library of educational publications and toolboxes.
Product overview
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg (THK) is an international network of practitioners carrying out 21 educational programs designed to unlock the potential of local communities in 24 countries. The portfolio consists of regional youth civic engagement programs (such as Mosta9bali in Tunisia, Khatwa in Egypt, EcoLab in Armenia, and Balkans let's get up! spanning 11 countries), publications and toolboxes for civic education (including Competendo open source toolbox, and handbooks on Holistic Learning, Facilitation Step-By-Step, Steps Toward Action, In other words, Diversity Dynamics, Creativity Handbook, The Everyday Beyond, and Environment and Civil Involvement), and the International Facilitator's Education program. The programs follow a learning-by-doing approach with seminars, project phases, and evaluation, reaching up to 1,000 citizens each year.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Brands
- Competendo: The Open Source Toolbox for Civic Education - a platform committed to developing better learning spaces for civic competences and empowerment, offering methods and inspiration for competency-based learning in communities, schools, and organizations.
- Getting Involved
Products and services
- Gamechangers A non-formal learning program for educators from the Baltic Region (Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Russia Saint Petersburg) that introduces game-based learning and game development principles for creating educational games on civic topics.
- RuhrstadtTRÄUMER A program in Germany's Ruhrgebiet region that strengthens civil engagement of young people through a three-month period of accompanying youngsters in realizing their first own civil initiatives as volunteers.
- Time for Development An Azerbaijan cooperation program that aims to build a more active and participatory society by empowering young social actors through 'Art for Social Change' as a powerful instrument for raising awareness and finding solutions for challenges.
- VioskaLab A program in Belarus that transfers educational program experiences to help rural communities take responsibility for positive change using non-formal education approaches to develop civic activity.
- AktywniejWsi A program in rural areas of the Beskid Niski region, Poland that supports young people aged 13-18 in being more active and responsible citizens in their communities through developing ideas based on local diagnosis and implementing local projects.
- Rural Initiatives Workshop A Ukrainian program that helps rural youth take responsibility for positive change by using approaches and methods of non-formal education to create favorable conditions for self-determination and support social initiatives.
- Pro Polis – Laboratory of Urban Change A program in the Perm region of Russia that explores how cities can be more livable, sustainable, social, and creative, addressing topics of social cohesion, ecological sustainability, and cultural diversity.
- New Horizons A program for the Russian North Caucasus that unites people from the region to create an atmosphere of openness, respect, and cooperation, accompanying young people on the path to civic engagement.
- NeStolitsa A program in the Krasnoyarsk region of Russia that works with pupils and teachers from small towns and villages to create spaces in their home neighborhoods that satisfy social or cultural needs of the local society.
- Live History Workshop A Ukrainian program that provides participants with tools to kick off and conduct discussions about controversial historical contradictions in a sensitive and fact-based manner, encouraging critical thinking about history.
- Khatwa An Egyptian youth civic engagement program that gives youth from across the country knowledge, skills, and on-ground experience to actively and positively participate in community development, hosted by The John D. Gerhart Center at The American University in Cairo.
- HaiClub (Harap Alb) A Moldovan youth program that aims to inspire and equip youth from rural areas, aged 13-15, to become heroes for their communities by becoming happy, successful, and active citizens.
- EcoLab An Armenian program that takes a holistic approach to democracy, combining ecological sustainability, participation, and active citizenship to empower young Armenians, particularly from rural areas.
- Diversity School A Georgian program that strives for a pluralistic society and strengthening of democratic acting by involving members of different minorities through intercultural projects, operating from the Diversity Residence training center.
- Culture[Active] (CultureActive) A Russian program in Ulyanovsk focused on creativity, art, culture, and social change, supporting teenagers in creating clubs in their hometowns and young adults in developing and implementing cultural projects.
- Balkans, let's get up! A multi-country program spanning Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia that turns diversity into fruitful cooperation through conflict resolution, critical thinking, and democratic acting.
- activePeace A Moldovan program that unites young people from several regions including Transnistria and Gagauzia to develop capacities in critical thinking, peace education, diversity, conflict resolution, and civic activism.
- Azamat 3.0 The first THK partner program in Central Asia (Kazakhstan), where 'Azamat' means 'citizen', dedicated to supporting young people aged 18-22 in becoming active and responsible members of global society.
- Mosta9bali A Tunisian program meaning 'my future' in Arabic, launched in 2017 to inspire and empower youth aged 16-20 to become active citizens with skills to shape their country's future, with two program lines in Djerba and Gabès.
- The Habit of Thinking A Ukrainian-Russian program that aims to reopen dialogue by spreading a critical thinking approach, providing opportunities for education experts to engage in the Ukrainian-Russian relations context.
- activEco A Moldovan program that empowers young people to live more sustainably and become drivers of sustainable lifestyle in their communities, organizing challenges on topics ranging from organic agriculture to sustainable mobility.
- Competendo An open-source toolbox for civic education committed to developing better learning spaces for civic competences and empowerment, offering methods and inspiration for competency-based learning in communities, schools, and organizations.
- Getting Involved An online toolbox for civic activists in project work and civil society organizations, initiated by trainers and facilitators of Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg as a collection of knowledge and approaches to civil initiatives.
- Holistic Learning A handbook for planning experiential, inspirational, and participatory learning processes, exploring facilitation in different contexts from classical teaching to experimental learning.
- Facilitation Step-By-Step A self-learning portfolio tool for facilitators in non-formal education that supports professional self-development and helps define the role of a 'facilitator' through observation and practice.
- Steps Toward Action A handbook on empowerment for self-responsible initiative that helps learners discover their vision and turn it into concrete civic engagement, supporting instructors to provide inspiring facilitation.
- In other words – ABC of Facilitation The ABC of non-formal education, facilitation and training theory that provides orientation in educational terms and helps practicing facilitators design learning processes more effectively.
- Diversity Dynamics A handbook designed to empower facilitators to strengthen diversity in their work with groups, developing awareness of diversity and incorporating it into training processes.
- Creativity Handbook A handbook on building connections, drawing inspirations, and exploring opportunities as individuals and groups, advocating for greater creativity in European education.
- The Everyday Beyond A handbook supporting facilitators in including global, international, and European perspectives in their educational work, interlacing these perspectives in daily work.
- Environment and Civil Involvement A handbook dedicated to facilitators working in the field of education for sustainable development, connecting education for sustainable development and active citizenship.
- International Facilitator's Education A one-year training program for facilitators consisting of two intensive trainings, two practical seminars, support of learning supervisors, and self-steering as a method of learning.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 1,000 citizens reached annually through 21 programs across 24 countries
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Customer profileNamed customers6 records
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Ideal customer profiles3 records
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg technology and API
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Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- MitOst e.V.coreMitOst e.V. is the publishing organization of Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg. Based in Berlin, MitOst connects active citizens in an open and diverse network in Europe and its neighbouring regions, fostering cultural exchange, active citizenship, social cohesion, and sustainable development.
- The John D. Gerhart Center at American University in CairomajorPromotes social change in the Arab region through building a culture of effective giving, corporate social responsibility, and civic responsibility. Hosts the Khatwa program in Egypt and serves as a center of knowledge and catalyst for community engagement.
- EcoLab FoundationcoreFostering active citizenship, democratic governance, and sustainable development in Armenia by empowering youth. Implements the EcoLab program using the Boo Alternative House in Vanadzor mountains.
- EcoVisiocoreYouth-led grassroots NGO from Moldova envisioning the region as a model of empowered society and healthy environment. Implements HaiClub, activEco, and activePeace programs.
- Insha OsvitacoreReturns learning to life and life to learning through non-formal education. Implements Rural Initiatives Workshop, Live History Workshop, and The Habit of Thinking programs in Ukraine and Russia.
- Iris Group - Managing DiversitycoreAcknowledges diversity as a major advantage for regional security, social welfare, and economic prosperity in South Caucasus. Implements Diversity School and is building Diversity Residence in Georgia.
- International Institute of Debate (iiDebate)majorDevelops next generation of civic leaders, activists, and change agents in Tunisia. Executive Director Elyes Guermazi coordinates Tounsi w Nghayer program.
- Balkans Let's Get Up AssociationcoreEmpowers young adults aged 18-27 to drive social change in the Balkans. Organizes the annual Balkans Let's Get Up Forum and has supported over 200 changemakers.
- INTERRAmajorKrasnoyarsk Regional NGO for Non-Formal Education and Intercultural Communication. Implements NeStolitsa program in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region and The Habit of Thinking.
- Galicyjska Fundacja Rozwój i EdukacjamajorGalician Foundation of Development and Education founded by local activists in Poland's Beskid Niski region. Implements AktywniejWsi program for rural youth.
- Education HUB (EduHUB)majorInspires and connects people who bring changes to Azerbaijani society through education and entrepreneurship. Implements Time for Development program.
- Impact Hub AlmatymajorPart of global Impact Hub network creating opportunities for collaboration and social innovation. Implements Azamat 3.0 program in Kazakhstan.
- Youth Initiative Center Ulyanovsk (MIZ)majorInvolves young people in socially significant processes and creates conditions for active citizenship in Russia's Ulyanovsk region. Implements CultureActive program.
- AJEM - Association Jlij pour l'Environnement MarinmajorTunisian NGO created after the revolution focusing on ocean protection and active citizenship education. Co-implements Mosta9bali program in Djerba.
- Gabès ActionmajorTunisian association promoting advocacy and civil rights. Co-implements Mosta9bali program in Gabès region.
- Armenian Progressive Youth (APY)majorSupports and engages young people from Armenia to develop social leadership skills and act as change-makers through non-formal education tools.
- Shokkin Group EstoniamajorYouth organization empowering young people to live pro-active lifestyles. Co-implements Gamechangers program for educators in Baltic Region.
- TraumWerkStadt e.V.majorNon-profit association founded by RuhrstadtTRÄUMER alumni in Duisburg, Germany. Supports civil society and active citizenship through education and networking.
- ARTa - Association of Russian TrainersmajorProfessional community of trainers and facilitators of non-formal education from different regions of Russia. Co-implements Gamechangers program.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- AIESEC: Global youth-led network developing leadership and cross-cultural understanding through exchanges. Comparable youth-segment focus and non-formal education methodology, though primarily volunteer-exchange oriented.
Direct peers
- Search for Common Ground: International conflict-transformation NGO operating active-citizenship and dialogue programs across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and MENA. Directly comparable in methodology, target countries, and civic-engagement mission.
- ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen): Germany's oldest intermediary for international cultural relations and an active THK program partner. Comparable in its combination of civic education, international cultural dialogue, and youth programming across Eastern Europe and the MENA region.
- SALTO-YOUTH: European resource center supporting non-formal education and youth work, including Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps. Operates in the same non-formal civic-education category as THK and shares target audience of youth workers and educators.
- MitOst e.V. Parent organization of THK and itself an active-citizenship network across Europe and neighboring regions. Directly comparable mission, geographic footprint, and program portfolio, including cultural exchange and civic education programming.
Broad incumbents
- Robert Bosch Stiftung: Major German foundation that historically funded THK and operates parallel civic education, democracy, and social-justice programs across Central/Eastern Europe and the MENA region. Comparable in mission and geographic focus though at significantly larger scale.
- British Council: UK's international cultural relations organization with active-citizenship, civic-education, and youth programs across Eastern Partnership and MENA regions. Comparable in scale of youth civic programming and educational methodology.
- GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German federal development agency implementing civic education, governance, and youth programs in transition countries. Comparable geographic focus and thematic overlap, though operating under German government mandate at significantly larger scale.
- Anna Lindh Foundation: Euro-Mediterranean network promoting intercultural dialogue and active citizenship across the Mediterranean region. Comparable mission around democratic values and youth civic engagement with strong overlap in North Africa programs.
- European Solidarity Corps: EU program funding volunteering and civic engagement projects for young Europeans. Comparable target audience (youth 18-30) and active-citizenship framing, but operates at much larger scale with EU institutional funding.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg
What does Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg do?
THK delivers non-formal civic education through 21 educational programs in 24 countries, equipping youth and communities with skills in active citizenship, project management, fundraising, critical thinking, and dialogue. Offerings are implemented with local partner organizations and supported by a structured Qualification Concept, the International Facilitator's Education, and an open library of educational publications and toolboxes.
Is Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg a public or private company?
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg founded?
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg was founded in 2001. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg based?
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Foundation Funding is the primary driver. The others are program Partnerships and publications and Toolboxes.
Who are Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg's main competitors?
AIESEC is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Search for Common Ground, ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), SALTO-YOUTH and MitOst e.V.. Broad incumbents are Robert Bosch Stiftung, British Council, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Anna Lindh Foundation and European Solidarity Corps.
Does Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg have an API?
No public API is recorded for Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg.
What industry is Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg in?
Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg's product category is Civic and Non-Formal Education Programs. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAADAL, Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership), with a secondary code of EDAAAEAI, Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education. Its NAICS code is 611710 and its SIC code is 8200.