The Bonn Salon adresses Christian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the field of development cooperation that often face special challenges, particularly with regards to self-conception, fundraising, public relations and operational activities. This has much to do with the fact that missionary-evangelistic work on the one hand and social-charitable, benevolent or development-policy related work on the other have to be reconciled – which proves to be a constant task in many contexts.

Main idea

The main idea of the Bonn Salon is to strengthen Christian development NGOs in their special character and to set inspirational impulses in the areas of self-understanding, fundraising and leadership. As a closed conference, the Bonn Salon offers the necessary exclusivity and confidentiality for dealing adequately with the food for thought offered. During the Bonn Salon the Chatham House rule applies (open discussion during the conference; possibility to use all obtained information outside the conference, but without direct citation).

Participation in the Bonn Salon is only possible by personal invitation. Invitees are CEOs and senior managers of Christian non-governmental organizations with activities in the field of development cooperation.

DATES

3/4 February 2022

Opening: Thursday, 11 am

Conclusion: Friday, 1:30 pm

PARTICIPATION FEE

280 EUR plus VAT (cost-covering conference flat rate)

TOPICS 2022

Guiding Theme: Megatrend “Inter”-World

  • Forum I – Inter-Connectedness
    Focus: Economy, Politics
  • Forum II – Inter-Culturality
    Focus: Society, Church
  • Forum III – Inter-Religiosity
    Focus: Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid
  • Story-Sharing

ORGANIZERS

Inspirational impulses

in the areas of self-image, fundraising and leadership

YOUR CONTACT PERSON

if you are interested in participating or if you have questions about the Bonn Salon:

Matthias Böhning

Koordinator “Bonn Salon Christian Development Cooperation“

boehning@piron.global or bonner-salon@piron.global

BONN SALON CONFERENCE VENUE

Alanus Werkhaus

Alfter (near Bonn)

LOOKING BACK

Key issues in recent years

Guiding Theme: What is (still) holy?

The tone in political discourse is becoming more and more acute, as are the global environmental and development crises. In times of the corona crisis, the challenges are also growing both at the individual and organizational levels. The burdens on one’s own psyche are increasing, while at the same time urgently needed spaces for recreation and inspiration for people in positions of responsibility are shrinking. Can the idea of the “sacred” (the special, protectable) be an effective counterpoint on all levels?

  • Forum I – What is sacred to the world?
    The sacred as a reference point for preserving and shaping the world.
  • Forum II – What is sacred to me?
    The sacred as a personal source of strength in everyday life.
  • Forum III – What is sacred to development cooperation?
    Critical reflection five years after the launch of the BMZ Religious Strategy.
    What are the (ongoing) challenges? What has been achieved? What must change? Chances and limits of cooperation with faith-based organizations.
  • Story Sharing

Fundraising – Management – Communication

prop.: Matthias K. Boehning (Dipl.-Oec.), Consultant Economist

ADDRESS

Reuterstrasse 116
D-53129 Bonn/Germany

LANDLINE

+49 (0) 228 – 30 42 636 – 0

ADDRESS ACCRA

No. 1, Onyasia Lane
Roman Ridge, Accra - Ghana
Digital Address: GA-088-2217