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Welcome to the GIZ Story Portal. We invite you to explore GIZ’s work worldwide, get to know fascinating people, and learn about leading experts’ views on crucial topics in international cooperation.

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For a resilient Ukraine

Since 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s large-scale war of aggression – with military and civilian support from Germany. GIZ is heavily involved in civilian efforts.
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‘Maximising profit at the expense of everything else is harmful’

With their distinctive cut-out ‘V’, VEJA sneakers stand out not only for their design but also for the values they represent. Founder François-Ghislain Morillion reflects on VEJA’s journey, its guiding philosophy, and the role that collaboration with organisations like GIZ plays in making sustainable production possible.
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‘A Decade of Trust and Cooperation between ASEAN, Germany and Europe’

Germany and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been development partners since 2016. In our exclusive interview, H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, talks about the deepened cooperation, which is supported by long-standing partners such as GIZ.
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Spotlight on digitalisation

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Digital teamwork

In countries of the Global South and in fragile contexts, digital solutions are emerging that are setting international standards. Germany can learn from experience gained with GovStack, for example, when developing its digital government architecture.

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Learning with India: AI language assistants for digital inclusion

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), German and Indian interests are aligned. A visit to the subcontinent highlights why it is essential for AI systems to be trained in multiple languages.

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‘Our work is not a one-way street’

Artificial intelligence can promote development and create new jobs – provided it is used responsibly, explains Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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Introducing: Faces of GIZ

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Hello from Sarajevo

My name is Oliver Janser and I am the Programme Manager and overall coordinator of the EU4FAST security programme in the Western Balkans.
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Hello from Bagdad

My name is Karina Frainer and I have headed up GIZ’s local governance programme in Iraq since 2025.
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Hello from Majuro

My name is Raffael Held, I am 36 years old and have been living and working on the Marshall Islands for eight years.
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Best of story portal 2025

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Driving sustainability together: Antje von Dewitz is Managing Director of the successful German outdoor brand VAUDE. Through initiatives such as the Green Button label and cooperation with GIZ, she is actively advancing sustainable changes in the textile sector. In this interview, the entrepreneur talks about what motivates her.
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Shaping the future together: a military base in Kosovo is now an attractive centre for business and training. With support from GIZ, the Innovation and Training Park Prizren has become one of the most important hubs for innovation in the country. A perfect location in the Western Balkans for high-tech companies, digital enthusiasts, a cultural initiative and a university, as our report shows.
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Securing peace together: the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is a central location for peace and security training in West Africa. It receives significant support from international partnerships. In this interview, Teresa Krafft from GIZ and Colonel André Stirnimann provide insights into the work of the KAIPTC and its strategic importance.
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Developing potential together: Albania took centre stage as official host country at the travel trade show ITB Berlin 2025. Located in the Western Balkans, Albania has so much to offer visitors. GIZ is supporting local partners to ensure that the upsurge in tourism also benefits rural areas, as this report from the cultural and architectural heart of northern Albania shows.
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Upholding rights together: in order for Syrians to rebuild their country and promote stability, the property rights of refugees and displaced persons must be clarified. GIZ has teamed up with partners to create an important basis for this to happen. Our feature describes how digital tools are supporting refugees and displaced persons.
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Boosting climate resilience together: on remote islands in the Indonesian archipelago, artificial intelligence experts are working with coastal communities to combine climate resilience with digital expertise. GIZ is supporting this special initiative. This report comes from the north-western tip of Indonesia.
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Protecting rainforests together: Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, has become an icon in the fight to save the Amazon rainforest. The former environmental activist grew up at the edge of the rainforest and has been fighting for decades to protect it. In this interview, she explains why cooperation between Germany and Brazil is particularly important in this fight.
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