The Heinrich Böll Foundation in Southeast Asia
Publication
The Heinrich Böll Foundation in Southeast Asia
»» Download the complete e-brochure as a pdf file (11 pages, 2 MB)
»» Download the light-version of the e-brochure as a pdf file (without pictures - 11 pages, 1,3 MB)
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 focus areas are ecology and sustainable development, 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 sexual and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies.
The foundation is closely linked to the German political party Alliance 90/The Greens. Based in Berlin, it is federally organised and independent from the party. It operates 26 offices worldwide.
To achieve our goals, we seek strategic partnerships with partners worldwide who share our values. We are an independent organisation, that is, we determine our own priorities and policies. On the international level, we are working on the following issues:
- democratisation and crisis prevention
- climate change and energy policies
- gender politics
- globalisation and sustainability
- natural resource management and livelihood preservation
Our namesake, the writer and Nobel laureate Heinrich Böll personifies the values we stand for: freedom, civic courage, tolerance, open debate, and the appreciation of art and culture as independent spheres of thought and action.
Throughout his life, Heinrich Böll was a committed supporter of persecuted fellow writers, civil rights activists and political prisoners across all political boundaries.
The name and works of Heinrich Böll are a synonym for the political and social involvement of the citizen, protection and development of civil rights and democratic commitment, as well as civil courage and engagement. The Foundation feels indebted to his courageous and uncompromising civil spirit.