Call for applications: Shimon Peres Prize 2025
The Shimon Peres Prize is awarded annually to two outstanding German-Israeli projects. With this award, the German-Israeli Future Forum Foundation and the Federal Foreign Office commemorate the former Israeli President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres. The prize honors initiatives by young people who are committed to our democratic societies. Two winning projects receive 10,000 Euro each in prize money. Apply here till April 30!
You wanna know how it feels to win the prize? Ask @Lena Pierskalla and @Roy Shaul! You wanna know more about the application process? Ask @Annika Finken or @Daniel Cohen who work for the Future Forum!

Call for proposals: Short-term scholarships for exchanges between Israeli and German civil society organizations
The project "Network Israel - Solidarity with the Democratic Civil Society in Israel" offers short-term scholarships to Israeli multipliers for networking with German civil society organizations. The aim is to deepen existing cooperation and exchange knowledge in the face of common challenges to democratic coexistence. The exchange also aims to develop joint projects.
Amount: 2,000 euros to cover living costs for a stay of 2 to 4 weeks in Germany. The scholarship will be paid as a lump sum.
Reimbursement of travel expenses: up to 1,000 euros (on presentation of receipts)
The application deadline is 17 April 2025!

INVITATION to Shimon Perez Prize Award Ceremony
In the aftermath of the brutal Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, numerous Israeli civil society organizations and individuals united to support the affected communities. In honor of the remarkable efforts made, the German-Israeli Future Forum is presenting the Shimon Peres Special Prize 🏆, awarded only this year, to an Israeli civil society initiative that has provided outstanding voluntary support since October 7. On top of that two German-Israeli cooperation projects will receive the Shimon Peres Prize 🏅🏅 and come together in Berlin to send a powerful message of solidarity and support for those advocating for strong and pluralistic relationships.
The award ceremony will take place on October 31 in Berlin. 🎼 The Revolution Orchestra from Israel will provide the musical accompaniment for the evening with songs in Hebrew and Arabic, followed by a reception with some drinks and a vegetarian buffet. 🥨 🍹 Register HERE until October 15!