Respect
Everyone brings something. Origin, qualifications and language level say nothing about the worth of a contribution.
About us
An organisation built by its own participants.
Januam gUG is a non-profit organisation in Darmstadt, Germany. We create access to education for people with a migration background — practically, free of charge, and as equals.
Why we exist
Arriving in Germany is rarely a question of willingness. It is a question of access: to a language course that fits a shift pattern. To a computer, and the knowledge to use it. To someone who can explain how qualification recognition works.
That access is unevenly distributed. That is exactly where we start.
How we work
We develop what we offer together with the people it is for, and with specialists, public institutions, education providers and project organisations. This is method, not decoration: a course planned away from people’s actual lives stays empty.
What we want to be judged on
Inclusion
Equal chances at education, work and participation — whatever someone’s gender, age, origin or disability.
Empowerment
We do not solve problems for people. We hand over the tools so they can do it themselves.
Transparency
Open communication about our funding, our impact and the limits of our work.
How this became an organisation
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2021
Founded in Darmstadt
A volunteer study group becomes a non-profit limited company.
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2022
First funded projects
Digital basic education and language support start with municipal and state funding.
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2023
European cooperation
Erasmus+ and CERV open the work to partnerships across several European countries.
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2024
AZAV accreditation
Januam is accredited as an education provider under AZAV — the basis for publicly funded training.
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2025
Over 2,000 graduates
Our courses reach their two-thousandth participant.
Meet the team.
Behind every course are people — paid and volunteering.