Stiftung gegen Rassismus

Founded in 2014, Stiftung gegen Rassismus is a foundation based in Darmstadt, Germany working on human rights, democracy & civil society, health.

The Stiftung gegen Rassismus, also known as the Stiftung für die Internationalen Wochen gegen Rassismus, is a German foundation based in Darmstadt. Recognised as a charitable foundation under German civil law, it works to overcome racism, antisemitism and group-based hostility in Germany. Its central activity is planning and coordinating the annual nationwide UN-Wochen gegen Rassismus (International Weeks against Racism), which take place around 21 March and feature thousands of local events. The foundation also funds time-limited model projects on racism and the exclusion of minorities, runs projects such as the healthcare-focused anti-racism initiative, and runs campaigns including the 23 May Day of the Basic Law initiative. It produces educational materials, a podcast and a newsletter, and works with municipalities, religious communities, trade unions, sports clubs and other civil society actors. The foundation was established in 2014 on the initiative of Dr. Theo Zwanziger, following the Interkultureller Rat's coordination of anti-racism activities since 1995.