Austausch e.V.

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

31

YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE

250+

PARTNERS

15+

countries
we’re work in

300+

Projects
accomplished

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

Heat Pumps in Kyrgyzstan: Ecology, Economy, and the Future of Energy – Interview with Farhad Yarullin

January 20, 2025

According to a World Bank report, the heating sector in Europe and Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, requires a transition to sustainable technologies. In the region, low-quality coal with a high sulfur content is the primary heating source, deteriorating air quality. This reliance stems from the lack of gasification, electricity consumption limitations, and low costs. Electricity, the second most popular heating source, accounts for 24% of consumed energy. However, Kyrgyzstan faces an energy crisis, with some electricity being imported. Natural gas, covering only 38% of the territory, is the most expensive heating option.

Lost in Transition? Presenting a New Series of Video Interviews on Post-Soviet Transformations

January 10, 2025

Through the voices of 10 new contemporary witnesses, we delve into personal insights that help us better understand the historical roots and present struggles of their countries. Their stories also shed light on key moments from the late 1990s and 2000s, including the “Color Revolutions,” which marked pivotal chapters in the region’s ongoing political and societal transformations.

Helping Implement 5 Eco-Projects in Ukraine

December 17, 2024

Together with our partners Ecoaction and Bread for the World, we organized a project competition aimed at preserving biodiversity and adapting to climate change. Out of many applications, we selected the 5 best projects, which will be implemented by 2025.

PROJECTS

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.