JFDA

Founded in 2008, JFDA is a non-governmental organisation based in Berlin, Germany working on human rights, democracy & civil society.

The Jüdisches Forum für Demokratie und gegen Antisemitismus e.V. (JFDA) is a non-profit association based in Berlin, founded in 2008 on the initiative of Levi Salomon, with support from the Jewish Community of Berlin. It has been a registered non-profit association since 2012. The JFDA works to combat antisemitism and other forms of group-based hostility, and to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in Germany. Its activities include educational, public and cultural work such as lecture series, conferences, resolutions and publications; independent monitoring and documentation of antisemitic, racist and homophobic incidents; field observation and research on right-wing extremism and conspiracy ideologies; counselling for people affected by antisemitic incidents; and political education in cooperation with universities, schools and public institutions. It also offers internships for students and graduates. The association welcomes members and donations, and issues donation receipts.