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Austausch is a non-governmental non-profit organization that advocates internationally for an active civil society and a closer relationship between East and West.

31

YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

250+

PARTNERS

15+

countries
we’re work in

300+

Projects
accomplished 

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31

YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

250+

PARTNERS

15+

countries
we’re work in

300+

Projects
accomplished 

DOWNLOAD ACTIVITIES REPORT

GOALS

CONNECTING CIVIL SOCIETIES

We bring together NGOs, activists and other stakeholders from numerous countries for exchange, cooperation, and a joint commitment for a democratic, inclusive society.  

ADVANCING KEY ISSUES

Together with our partners, we develop and implement innovative projects and programs to tackle key challenges of a changing world and to promote active citizenship.

SHARING EXPERTISE

We gather, analyze and pass on profound first-hand knowledge on the situation in our project regions in publications, lectures and consulting. 

NEWS

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Strengthening Civic Space and Security Dialogue: Austausch e.V. at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025
October 22, 2025
This year, Executive Directors Igor Mitchnik and Jacob Riemer took part in discussions that ranged from financial accountability to regional security and civic participation.
Stories of Change: Celebrating the Winners from Armenia, Georgia, and Ukraine
October 1, 2025
Through Lost in Transition?, Austausch e.V. and its partners aim to challenge singular historical narratives, uncover hidden conflicts, and foster constructive dialogue across generations. The project also develops innovative online learning tools with a special focus on civil society actors and vulnerable groups during the transition period.
Climate and Environmental Challenges in Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan: An Overview by Austausch e.V.
Climate and Environmental Challenges in Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan: An Overview by Austausch e.V.
September 29, 2025
This overview highlights the major environmental and climate-related challenges facing both countries – from the destructive impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on ecosystems and climate processes, to the growing risks of desertification, water scarcity, and air pollution in Kyrgyzstan.
Strengthening Civic Space and Security Dialogue: Austausch e.V. at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025
October 22, 2025
This year, Executive Directors Igor Mitchnik and Jacob Riemer took part in discussions that ranged from financial accountability to regional security and civic participation.
Stories of Change: Celebrating the Winners from Armenia, Georgia, and Ukraine
October 1, 2025
Through Lost in Transition?, Austausch e.V. and its partners aim to challenge singular historical narratives, uncover hidden conflicts, and foster constructive dialogue across generations. The project also develops innovative online learning tools with a special focus on civil society actors and vulnerable groups during the transition period.
Climate and Environmental Challenges in Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan: An Overview by Austausch e.V.
Climate and Environmental Challenges in Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan: An Overview by Austausch e.V.
September 29, 2025
This overview highlights the major environmental and climate-related challenges facing both countries – from the destructive impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on ecosystems and climate processes, to the growing risks of desertification, water scarcity, and air pollution in Kyrgyzstan.

PROJECTS

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With our projects and programs – implemented in close cooperation with our international partners – we follow the vision of open exchange, civic participation, unrestricted respect for human and civil rights and the development of new approaches in civil society commitment. 

Support of Ukraine

Conflict Mitigation

Civil Society Networks

Climate and Environment

Gender and Inclusivity​

History and Identity