German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH
Aim
Advocate respect for human rights, equal opportunities and integrity; support the rule of law and civic participation and are committed to ensuring fair negotiation processes, both within and outside the company; promote a market-oriented, ecological and social economic order and observe the principles of corporate responsibility in our work.
History
The German Development Service (DED) was the predecessor of today's development service of the GIZ. Founded in 1963 and based on the model of the US-American "Peace Corps", it can look back on a long history. As a state-run development service, GIZ continues the work carried out by the former DED over 48 years to help people to help themselves overcome poverty. DED's work put the spotlight on the local partner organisation. To this very day, development workers devise solutions together with local organisations, in response to specific needs in the partner country. In this context, they work primarily at municipal and regional level and are frequently embedded in local civil society structures. GIZ was formed in 2011.
IRD Activities
- Peace Project
Support to the African Union in the prevention and management of violent conflicts and peace consolidation within the framework of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA, 2009-2021). Participants: Member States of the African Union. This project became a part of the Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism (iDove) and encouraged the involvement of young people in the prevention of violent extremism. The establishment of an international network of multipliers, the support of micro-projects and training in the field of extremism prevention supports young people in their work
2. Sport for Development project in Jordan and Iraq (2016-2021) targets Iraqi and Jordanian refugee camps and host communities, internally displaced persons, refugees and local people aged between 8 and 24 engage in sporting activities together in a safe environment. In addition to promoting their sporting abilities, this nurtures respect, tolerance, discipline, empathy, fair play and self-confidence. Team sport opens up new opportunities. It creates a space for social interaction between children and young people from different backgrounds, giving them a chance to get to know each other – and fostering conflict prevention and hope for a peaceful future in the process. The project builds on experience gained from projects in South Africa, Colombia and Brazil.
Main Focus Countries of Activities
Africa - Jordan - Iraq -