Berlin is our home. The one we chose. Our second base. Clearly, we care about it just as much as – if not more than – the one we were born into. And caring is the rocket fuel of change!

We are on a mission to create a Berlin where everyone can feel at home. Where everyone feels respected, heard and equal. Regardless of their passport of origin.

And we’re not the only ones who share this premise: The German Constitution says, “No person shall be favored or disfavored because of sex, parentage, race, language, homeland and origin, faith or religious or political opinions.” (I./3)

The Wahlheymat Manifesto

With more than a third of its citizens coming from 190 countries, Berlin is the true definition of tolerance, resilience and a variety of voices. The city of infinite possibilities, where walls have fallen, systems were broken and history was written. Our goal is to make the next chapter of her (hi)story as diverse and inclusive as its community – both native and newcomer.

1. Strengthening small communities

2. Activate citizens

3. The language of inclusivity

4. Direct and digital

5. Live together, lead together

6. Act now

Change of action today might only manifest in some time from now. But the earlier we start, the faster the impact.

Our Next Event: Wahlheymat Talks, 25 September 2024, 5:30pm

We are thrilled to announce our new cooperation with the Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin (ZLB), allowing us to host the WahlheYmat Talks monthly in the fantastic AGB PopUp Building. The ZLB provides us with space, technical facilities, while we focus on organizing the content. Our Talks for 2024/2025 are centered around our mission: renewing democratic structures that are independent of citizenship and adapted to digital opportunities and needs.

In our first Talk, we will engage with leaders from city administration and public institutions to explore how Berlin is reimagining democracy, creating new structures, and including newcomers in political life.