The aim of the project, which is carried out in cooperation with Engagement Global's Municipalities in One World service point, is to encourage citizens of Baden-Württemberg's municipalities to act independently in everyday life and to strengthen local networks. Cities, municipalities, districts, associations committed to development policy, schools, kindergartens, adult education centers, church communities, migrant self-organizations, youth or senior centers, libraries, museums, leisure facilities, local businesses and companies, to name just a few, can take part. The registration deadline for participation ends on August 26, 2019.

The beginnings of the My Initiative. Your. A world goes back to the 1990s, as Astrid Saalbach reports. She is responsible for the project at the SEZ. “From the beginning, the foundation has supported One World Days in Baden-Württemberg, which were spread throughout the year. Then the idea came up that we could raise more awareness of the issues by doing a concerted effort and that's how the project came about. As many places as possible should participate within a limited period of time.”

My initiative. Your. One World. takes place every two years. In 2017, 29 cities and municipalities as well as one district took part with around 360 events. Further information can be found here.