The Heinrich Böll Foundation is part of the Green political movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and conservatism. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. We place particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men. We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies. more»

"Meddling is the only way to stay relevant" - Heinrich Böll

- April 13, 2011 - The Heinrich Böll Foundation North America presents its work in a new brochure. more»

Who We Are and What We Want

- September 1, 2010 - The brochure "Intervention. Who we Are and What We Want" provides an overview of the Heinrich Boell Foundation and its work around the world. It presents key work areas as well as current publications. more»

Annual Report 2010

- August 24, 2011 - The Annual Reports of the Heinrich Boell Foundation offer information on the worldwide activities of our foundation. The Annual report 2010 is the latest available version. more»

Foundation Headquaters

- The energy concept for the new head office building of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin puts it in the ecological vanguard. Highly innovative technology in small doses creates a pleasant working environment in the modern office spaces. It boasts an energy consumption of only 55.7 kWh/m2 , which undercuts the legal maximum by half. This makes the building a leader in the field of modern office and conference centre design. more»

History of the Heinrich Böll Foundation

- The Heinrich Böll Foundation was founded in 1997 and named after a person who embodies the unity of political alertness, artistic creativity and moral integrity, which has remained a paragon for numeous generations to come. more»