the global coalition for democracy

About us

Democracy International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that was formally established in June 2011 as a registered membership association according to German non-profit law (eingetragener Verein e.V.). Hitherto Democracy International had existed as a loose network of democracy activists since 2002. The headquarters are based in Cologne, Germany.

Democracy International is an independent membership organisation funded by fees and individual donations​.

 

"The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy." Charles de Montesquieu

There are people all around the world who commit their lives to strengthening citizens' participation and direct democracy. Democracy International supports such democracy activists in building campaigns and organisations. It shares knowledge and legal expertise on direct democracy. Also Democracy International campaigns for more democracy at the transnational level. Democracy International's goals are to give citizens a direct say in political decision-making and to make governments more accountable.

Mission
Democracy International helps those people and groups who work towards more direct democracy. We offer assistance to their campaigns.  ...
Competencies
Throughout its years of existence Democracy International has developed a set of core competencies that it offers as services to individuals and...
Statutes
Democracy International is registered as an association in Cologne (Germany). Find out how Democracy International is organised.   ...
Who we are
Democracy International grew out of a coalition of democracy organisations in Europe, these organisations are still represented in our council. The...
Annual Reports
Democracy International carries out campaigns, conducts research and organises events and learning opportunities.

Website Info

Democracy International is a registered association in Germany
(eingetragener Verein e.V.).

Gürzenichstraße 21 a-c
50667 Cologne
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 221 669 66 50
Fax: +49 (0) 221 669 665 99
Email: contact@democracy-international.org

Amtsgericht Köln
VR-Nr. 17139

Full website information here

Data protection - Datenschutz
 

Bank

Democracy International e.V.
IBAN: DE 58370205000001515101
BIC: BFSWDE33XXX

Bank für Sozialwirtschaft
Konto: 1515101
BLZ: 37020500

 

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