Ferhat Unvar Educational Initiative

Racism and discrimination are a bitter reality for many young people in Germany. The Ferhat Unvar Educational Initiative was founded in memory of Ferhat Unvar, who was murdered in Hanau, and campaigns against discrimination and racism in society.

The focus is on empowerment programs for children and young people, educational work in schools, and political education on racism, migration, and social participation. The aim is to make marginalized voices visible and to open up spaces for young people where they can contribute their perspectives and experiences.

More information about the initiative can be found at: Bildungsinitiative Ferhat Unvar

German Society for Democratic Education

Democracy thrives on participation, but only mature and educated citizens can actively shape it.
 
The German Society for Democracy Education (DeGeDe) promotes democracy education in schools, daycare centers, and extracurricular institutions throughout Germany.
It supports educational professionals with concepts, training courses, and projects that encourage children and young people to actively participate. The focus is always on making democratic values tangible and thus promoting respect, tolerance, and participation in the long term.

For more information on the German Society for Democracy Education, visit: DeGeDe

 Amadeu Antonio Foundation

Right-wing extremism, racism, and anti-semitism threaten our democratic coexistence.
 
The Amadeu Antonio Foundation, named after one of the first victims of right-wing violence in Germany after the reunification, has been committed to a strong civil society since 1998. The foundation supports local initiatives that oppose hatred and fearmongering, and promotes projects in the areas of democracy education, digital civil courage, and victim counseling. 

For more information about the foundation, visit: Amadeu Antonio Stiftung

NS Documentation Center of the City of Cologne

Remembering the crimes of the National Socialist regime and preventing such things from ever happening again in this country is a central task of our society.
 
The NS Documentation Center Cologne, housed in the former Gestapo headquarters “EL-DE-Haus,” is the city's central memorial site. It combines a memorial, museum, and research center and offers visitors exhibitions and educational programs. Visitors learn about the mechanisms of exclusion and persecution, enabling them to better understand and evaluate current debates on democracy, racism, and human rights.

For more information about the Documentation Center, please visit: NS-Dokumentationszentrum Köln    

The Cologne Branch of the Child Protection Association (Kinderschutzbund Köln)

Every child has a right to protection, support, and participation.

For decades, the Cologne Child Protection Association has been working to ensure that children in our city grow up free from violence and that their rights are protected.
Its services include counseling centers, parenting courses, preventive projects in daycare centers and schools, and support for children affected by violence, neglect, or poverty. The goal is to provide children with safe spaces and fair opportunities for their development.

You can find more information about the organization at: Kinderschutzbund Köln

Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.

The war in Ukraine continues to be a major concern for society in 2023, and people still need our help. That is why, as in 2022, we have once again collected money to support those affected.
With our donation, we support organizations that provide refugees with accommodation, medical care, psychosocial support, and everyday assistance. In this way, we are helping to alleviate the suffering of those affected and show solidarity in a time of great need.

For more information on aid initiatives for Ukraine, visit: Aktion Deutschland Hilft – Ukraine

Integrationshaus e.V.

A successful new start in a foreign country requires more than just accommodation and a warm meal on the table.

For many years, Integrationshaus Köln-Kalk has been offering support to refugees and immigrants who are finding a new home in Cologne. The center assists people through language training, educational opportunities, advice on everyday life, and projects for children, young people, and families. This creates a meeting place where genuine integration is promoted and people with a migratory background can find support and access to society.

For more information about the initiative, visit: Integrationshaus Köln

Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.

The war in Ukraine has robbed countless people of their homes and plunged them into hardship and uncertainty.

Many of them are fleeing their homeland due to the ongoing fighting or are dependent on humanitarian aid in Ukraine itself due to a lack of vital resources. With our donation, we support organizations that provide refugees with accommodation, medical care, psychosocial support, and everyday assistance. In this way, we are helping to alleviate the suffering of those affected and show solidarity in a time of great need.

For more information on aid initiatives for Ukraine, please visit: Aktion Deutschland Hilft – Ukraine

AVP e.V. (Acceptance, Trust, Perspective)

Social inequality, extremism, and life-changing crises can affect anyone and can only be improved through action by society as a whole.

AVP e.V. is committed to promoting democracy, social welfare, and humanitarian aid in order to strengthen equal opportunities and promote the participation of all people.
The association offers education and support services, political and cultural education projects, and assistance in crisis situations. The goal is to promote an inclusive, tolerant, and resilient society in which diversity is seen as an asset. 

For more information about the organization, visit: AVP e.V. - Akzeptanz, Vertrauen, Perspektive

Alliance Development Works – Together for People in Need e.V.

Natural disasters, conflicts, and crises often catch people unprepared and leave them in dire circumstances.

 Alliance Development Works is an association of various aid organizations that provides rapid and coordinated assistance in emergencies worldwide. The alliance supports projects in the areas of humanitarian aid and sustainable development. The goal is to support people in acute crisis situations and strengthen their resilience in the long term.

For more information about the initiative, visit: Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft 

Helping Hands Cologne e.V.

Living on the streets often leads to further isolation, and breaking the cycle and finding your way back into society is impossible for many of those affected without help. 

Since December 2014, Helping Hands Cologne e.V. has been working in Cologne to help homeless people and those in need. With a team of volunteers, the association regularly distributes hot meals, hygiene items, sleeping bags, and clothing to people in need. It works closely with local partners to improve care on the streets and overcome social isolation. Every donation goes directly to those in need.

For more information about the association, visit:Helping Hands Cologne e.V.

The Education Foundation

The Education Foundation is committed to improving educational opportunities in Germany, in particular by supporting daycare and school development associations.

Since its establishment, it has initiated over 24,000 mentorships for children and young people to promote social and cultural inclusion. With projects such as “Chancenpatenschaften” (Opportunity Mentorships) and the “Verein(t) für gute Kita und Schule” (United for Good Daycare and Schools) award, the foundation strengthens civil societal engagement in the field of education and enables innovative ideas to be implemented locally.

For more information about the foundation, visit: Stiftung Bildung

Integrationshaus e.V.

A successful new start in a foreign country requires more than just accommodation and a warm meal on the table.

For many years, Integrationshaus Köln-Kalk has been offering support to refugees and immigrants who are finding a new home in Cologne. The center assists people through language training, educational opportunities, advice on everyday life, and projects for children, young people, and families. This creates a meeting place where genuine integration is promoted and people with a migratory background can find support and access to society.

For more information about the initiative, visit: Integrationshaus Köln

The Cologne Branch of the Child Protection Association (Kinderschutzbund Köln)

Every child has a right to protection, support, and participation.

For decades, the Cologne Child Protection Association has been working to ensure that children in our city grow up free from violence and that their rights are protected.
Its services include counseling centers, parenting courses, preventive projects in daycare centers and schools, and support for children affected by violence, neglect, or poverty. The goal is to provide children with safe spaces and fair opportunities for their development.

You can find more information about the organization at: Kinderschutzbund Köln

The association was founded on October 28, 2014, in Cologne.

The idea arose during the annual motor insurance conference, which will continue to be held until 2025 and attracts over 100 participants representing 90% of the German motor insurance market.
The aim of the “Association for the Promotion of Actuarial Science in the Field of Motor Insurance” is to foster close networking between industry and research. This enables the industry to present itself as an attractive employer and to address specific questions to the research community. Students gain insights into professional practice and can establish contacts. In addition, the association provides practical study and thesis topics.

More information about the work of the association can be found at: vm4k.de 

We love mathematics and it is an integral part of our everyday work.
That is why MSK supports the German Mathematical Society (DMV), the association representing the interests of mathematicians in society, schools, and universities in Germany.
 
You can find more information about the DMV here: Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung

The professional training of young actuaries and active cooperation between academia and industry are particularly important to us.
For this reason, we are a member of the Sponsors' Association of the Institute for Insurance Science at the University of Cologne.

Further information on the work of the institute and the Sponsors' Association  can be found here: Versicherung - Institut

We are delighted to be able to fulfill this corporate responsibility as a cooperation partner for the dual degree program in “Applied Mathematics and Computer Science” at the Cologne campus of FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences and for the dual degree program in Business Mathematics at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, thereby shaping the next generation of experts for the industry.

You can find more information about the dual study programs here:

Bachelor Wirtschaftsmathematik dual an der HS Koblenz studieren

Dualer Bachelor in Angewandte Mathematik und Informatik | FH Aachen

The professional training of young actuaries and active cooperation between academia and industry are particularly important to us. For this reason, we are a member of the Sponsors' Association for Reinsurance at the Institute for Insurance Studies at the Technical University of Cologne.

Further information on the work of the institute can be found here: Institut für Versicherungswesen - TH Köln

For many students, mathematics at school is abstract, and it often takes a long time after leaving school to realize the opportunities that mathematical models open up in the workplace and society. 

That is why we have been running the A-levels project regularly since 2016, in which students work with MSK employees to develop a mathematical model that can be used to predict A-level grades based on characteristics such as absences, annual progress grades, and age. 
In this way, students not only learn about new areas of application for mathematics, but also gain initial experience in data science, a forward-looking field that is also behind the current development of artificial intelligence. 

You can find more information about the project and how to participate in our information flyer: Download Flyer - PDF

Please note that the flyer is only available in German, as we are based in Germany and therefore work mainly with German schools.

High-quality research requires resources.
For this reason, MSK has co-financed a sponsored professorship at the University of Oldenburg from 2020 to 2025 in order to advance research in insurance and financial mathematics.

Further information on the sponsored professorship can be found here:Meyerthole Siems Kohlruss fördert Stiftungsprofessur der Uni Oldenburg