MitOst

Scope

Europe

Website

https://www.mitost.org/

Focus areas

Knowledge Exchange

Summary

MitOst is a Berlin-based non-profit association dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and active citizenship in Europe and neighboring regions. Established in 1996, it connects over 1,400 members across 45 countries, promoting social cohesion and sustainable development. The organization operates various programs and activities aimed at enhancing community engagement and participation. It adheres to transparency standards, making key documents publicly accessible, which reinforces its commitment to accountability and good governance. Led by a seven-member board, MitOst is funded by various sources, including the European Commission and the German Federal Foreign Office. Through its initiatives, it aims to contribute to a more cohesive and democratic European society.

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Internal comment

MitOst runs e.g. the programs Actors of Urban Change and "Tools for Citizens" - and is co-funded through the Robert Bosch Stiftung and German entrepreneur Claus Hipp

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Created time

Oct 11, 2021 4:21 PM

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MitOst is a Berlin-based non-profit association that fosters cultural exchange, active citizenship, social cohesion, and sustainable urban and rural development in Europe and its neighboring regions. Established in 1996, the organization connects active citizens in an open and diverse network across 45 different countries, with over 1,400 members. MitOst's mission is to promote cultural exchange and active citizenship through various programs and activities. The organization is committed to transparency, following the reporting standards of the German Initiative Transparent Civil Society. Key documents, including annual reports, statutes, and governance principles, are publicly available on their website. The organization is led by a board consisting of seven members, with Alona Karavai as the first chairperson and Ivo Krug as the second chairperson. MitOst is funded by various sources, including the European Commission and the German Federal Foreign Office, and is a public charity exempt from corporation tax. The organization is also a member of several institutional networks, such as the European Association for Local Democracy and the Democracy and Human Rights Education in Europe. Through its activities, MitOst aims to contribute to a more cohesive and democratic European society.