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Berghof Foundation Operations gGmbH | |
| Named after | Zundel's family home |
|---|---|
| Established | 1971 |
| Founder | Georg Zundel |
| Founded at | Tübingen, Germany |
| Type | Nonprofit, NGO |
| DE239451952 | |
| Registration no. | HRB 95319 |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Peacekeeping |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 52°30′22″N 13°23′53″E / 52.5062°N 13.3981°E |
Region served | Global |
Executive Director | Andrew Gilmour |
Chair of the Board of Trustees | Johannes Zundel |
| Publication | National Dialogue Handbook, Berghof Glossary |
Employees (2024) | 10–19 |
| Website | berghof-foundation |
Formerly called | Berghof Foundation for Conflict Studies |
The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organisation that supports efforts to prevent political and social violence, and achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation.
Originally established by Professor Dr. Georg Zundel in 1971, the organisation’s development is currently run by members of the Zundel family in their roles as shareholders and trustees. Based in Berlin, Germany, the Foundation also maintains a branch office in Tübingen, Germany, as well as project offices in a number of regions including Africa, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), Latin America and Caucasus.[1] The organisation is a recognised player in global Track II diplomacy efforts.[2]
The Berghof Foundation strives to support processes that seek to transform violent and destructive conflicts into nonviolent social and political exchanges. The operational approach of the Berghof Foundation involves three fields: practice, learning and research.[3][4]
Andrew Gilmour is the Executive Director of the Berghof Foundation since May 2020.[5] The Chair of the Board of Trustees is Johannes Zundel, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Berghof Foundation Trust. Professor Hans J. Giessmann has been the Executive Director of the Berghof Foundation between 2008 and 2020.[6][7]
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- ^ Die Berghof Foundation. Verständigung und Versöhnung durch Konflikttransformation. 9 May 2016. ISBN 978-3-0352-9729-4.
- ^ "Andrew Gilmour". Edinburgh International Culture Summit. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "Internationale Konflikte - Beim Dialog niemanden ausgrenzen". Deutschlandfunk Kultur (in German). Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "Hans Joachim Giessmann". Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung (in German). 2 December 2015. Retrieved 2020-12-17.