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.
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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.
Dr. Stefan Heumann
Member of the Board
Elina Eickstädt
Member of the Board
Felix Reda
Member of the Board
Fiona Krakenbürger
Member of the Board
Gabriele C. Klug
Treasurer
Kristina Klein
Chairwoman of the Board
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Statutes
Our nonprofit status is based on our statutes. It has been adopted at the 2011 General Meeting and amended in 2021.