Education | Francke Foundation Education

View over the shoulders of visitors to a reading, looking at the author Mercy Rethna. — Markus ScholzBook presentation with the author Mercy Rethna

We believe that education is key to social participation, diversity and openness. That is why we empower, support and accompany children, young people and families.

View from the climbing frame onto the modern building of the August Hermann Francke daycare center

WE LOOK AFTER

children in the three daycare centres and the after-school centre on the grounds of the Francke Foundations.

Children in the greenhouse of the Pflanzgarten curiously observing freshly grown seedlings in planting trays

WE SUPPORT

the networking of social work and cultural education, creativity, health, and sustainable thinking and action.

An elementary school student receives homework support from a volunteer – personalized learning assistance at the family center.

WE HELP AND PROVIDE ADVICE

in everyday life and at school, with reading, writing, learning, transitions and conflicts.

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Children’s hands creatively painting stones with yellow and blue paint during an art and craft activity. — Children Painting Stones with Yellow and Blue PaintChildren paint stones with natural paints

Children working with ink and printing plates in a printing workshop; colors, sponges, and type cases are spread around – creative printmaking at the Krokoseum — Thomas MeinickeLiteracy SupportChildren in the printing workshop

Young mothers play with their babies in the family playgroup – a safe space for bonding, exchange, and early playful learning. — Jörg GläscherFamily support servicesFamily playgroup

Recreational facilities for children and young peopleRap workshop at the TiQ youth club

Networking. Transforming. Shaping.
Cultural education meets social work.

On 18 and 19 September 2025, professionals from the fields of cultural education and social work from across Germany gathered at the Francke Foundations to discuss a field that is both challenging and full of promise: the intersection between the two disciplines.

Our online documentation invites you to relive the impressions, thoughts and ideas from this special conference – or to discover them for the very first time.

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