Creating Support Against Racism – Developing strategies for effective fundraising  

Civic Engagement Project by the Career Service of JGU

How can creative communication inspire young people to support the fight for democracy and against racism?

Help us find out and volunteer in our international student project with the Stiftung gegen Rassismus, the organization behind Germany’s International Weeks Against Racism!

Together with an interdisciplinary and international group of students you can develop a communication campaign aimed at engaging young audiences to support the work against racism. From (social) media concepts and campaign strategy to storytelling and content creation – this project gives you the chance to work on a real-world challenge while gaining practical experience in communication, marketing, fundraising, nonprofit work, and project development. And you can improve your intercultural and English skills on top.

The project runs from June–September 2026 and combines online collaboration with an in-person project week in Mainz (most likely in September). It is open to all JGU students and students from the FORTHEM Alliance, regardless of their study programs or degree level.

Join and help us!

We need your ideas and skills to

• Analyze and understand the Stiftung’s work and its implications for the project
• Create a concept for a communication campaign including platforms and formats
• Develop core messages and content based on an understanding of the target audience, including text, graphics, audio, video
• Possibly pursue other ideas and interests that you might have for the campaign

Why join us?

• Learn how to develop a communication campaign from concept to delivery.
• Gain or enhance important skills in various fields, such as project management, research, fundraising, (social media) communication, and presentation.
• Gather valuable work experience for your career orientation and career entry.
• Volunteer for a meaningful cause and receive a certificate documenting your work.
• Meet and connect with international students while improving your English skills.
• Spent a wonderful project week in Mainz together with the other students.

Interested?

Join our non-binding online info event on May 27, 2026, 16:30 (CET) to learn more about the project (goals, structure, timeline etc.) and how to get involved and to ask all your questions.

You can simply join the even via this MS Teams-Link (no registration needed but registering here in our craeer center helps us with the organisation and is appreciated).

You can find more information (as well as the application for the project after the info event) on this website.

If you have anyquestions beforehand, feel free to contact the Career Service - [email protected]

We are looking forward to your ideas and participation!

The team JGU's Career Service