We are a non-profit organisation based in Berlin.

    Association

    Our work is independent, non-partisan, interdisciplinary, and non-commercial. Our non-profit status is based on our statutes. The statutes were adopted at the first general meeting in 2011 and last amended in 2021. Our Code of Conduct sets out the common values and principles of action.

    We are present in numerous areas of society and are recognized as one of the leading organisations for innovative projects in the areas of transparency and accountability, rule of law, access to knowledge and participation, digital literacy and public control in Germany and Europe alike. We are also engaged in the globally active Open Knowledge Network.

    2011
    The association was founded.

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    In over 40 cities, we organize regular events with our local community partners as part of Jugend hackt Labs and the Open Knowledge Labs.

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    OKF DE has 46 members.

    56
    In the past years we have realized 56 projects - among them campaigns, events, reports and research, educational offers and software solutions.

    1.387
    The number of active members in our community. Our network contains a wide range of knowledge on Open Data, Open Government and Civic Tech.

    55.797
    Since our incorporation, we've made over 50,000 commits in our Github repo.

    Our board

    Our Board is responsible for the strategic direction and financial integrity of the organisation. The Board works on an voluntary basis. It controls and supports the management of the association.

    Details zu den Mitgliedern

    Bild von Dr. Stefan Heumann

    Dr. Stefan Heumann
    Member of the Board

    Bild von Elina Eickstädt

    Elina Eickstädt
    Member of the Board

    Bild von Felix Reda

    Felix Reda
    Member of the Board

    Bild von Fiona Krakenbürger

    Fiona Krakenbürger
    Member of the Board

    Bild von Gabriele C. Klug

    Gabriele C. Klug
    Treasurer

    Bild von Kristina Klein

    Kristina Klein
    Chairwoman of the Board

    Bild von Lea Gimpel

    Lea Gimpel
    Member of the Board

    Annual reports

    Our annual reports contain detailed information on the development of our organisation and our projects. As of 2017, our annual report is based on the Social Reporting Standard.

    Annual Report 2023

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2023 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2022

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2022 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2021

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2021 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2020

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2020 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2019

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2018 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end. This is the first online/non-PDF version of our annual report.

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    Annual Report 2018

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2018 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end. This is the first online/non-PDF version of our annual report.

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    Annual Report 2017

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2017 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2016

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2016 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2015

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2015 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2014

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2014 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2013

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2013 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2012

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2012 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Annual Report 2011

    In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2011 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.

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    Code of Conduct

    Our Code of Conduct sets out the basic rules for how we interact within the organization. We want to make the OKF as welcoming, friendly and safe a place as possible. It applies to everyone who participates in our work.

    Downloads

    • Statutes

      Our nonprofit status is based on our statutes. It has been adopted at the 2011 General Meeting and amended in 2021.

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    • Notice of exemption

      The notice of exemption by the Berlin Court confirms our nonprofit status.

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