Outreach Activities and Campaigns
As the Embassy's center of expertise for public diplomacy, the German Information Center reaches out directly to American citizens by organizing special events, partnering with non-profit organizations and maintaining a presence at conferences and other events. Read about our campaigns and events below to learn how you can get involved.
Friends Always - Legacy of the Airlift
Among the greatest aid missions of all time, the Berlin Airlift stands out as an unparalleled logistical feat and an act of kindness that still lives on in the hearts of the German people. The German Embassy is sponsoring events celebrating the airlift's 60th anniversary.
Service In the City: Embassy Partner City Year DC
The German Embassy is proud to support City Year DC with direct financial support and cooperation on fundraising efforts. We spoke with City Year DC Executive Director Jeff Franco about the work that City Year does in Washington, DC and the American spirit of community service.
Freedom Without Walls: 1989-2009
The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 marked the beginning of a new era in history. It was the end of the cold war, the beginning of a fully united Europe and proof that peaceful change is possible, even in the moments when it seems most unlikely.
