Press Releases & News

Findings from a new Siemens Stiftung study show that social enterprises play an important role in the African labor market. Up to one million new jobs could be created by 2030.

Siemens Stiftung is working with the atingi e-learning platform to provide digital learning content for vocational orientation free of charge. The materials are designed for young people in Africa who are about to finish school.

On 1 October 2020, doctoral candidate Gustavo Oliviera Pugliese begins his Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor Fellowship for future leaders at Siemens Stiftung.

What competencies do students need in a networked world? The OECD Learning Compass 2030 provides an important framework – now available in German.

“E-Mobility Solutions for Rural Sub-Saharan Africa” provides insights into the immense potential of Africa’s electric mobility sector for sustainable societal end economic development.

The conference on climate change education took place digitally in 2020. It focused on networks for climate protection and the role of STEM education in addressing global challenges.

The report, “How Digital Solutions May Enhance Social Financing,” provides analysis and expert commentary on the current financing situation for social enterprises in addition to potential digital solutions.

A report from the Music In Africa Foundation describes the financial impact of the pandemic on African musicians and provides concrete assistance and recommendations from industry experts in Africa.

Senegalese hip-hop stars Keyti & Xuman present ten episodes of rapped news and features in “Journal Rappé.” The project receives support from Music In Africa, Goethe-Institut, and Siemens Stiftung.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Siemens Stiftung remains true to its duty of supporting social entrepreneurs, artists, teachers, and learners through the foundation’s project work.