Denis Vilensky
Chair
About BiFoDe e.V.
Education Forum for Democracy and Diversity NRW — non-profit education and prevention work for schools and partners.
Our mission
We strengthen democratic education and antisemitism prevention in North Rhine-Westphalia. BiFoDe develops practical programmes for schools, municipalities, and civil society partners — with a clear stance, sound expertise, and respectful collaboration.
Legal form & status
BiFoDe e.V. (Bildungsforum für Demokratie und Vielfalt NRW e.V.)
- Registered charitable association (e.V.)
- Based and active in North Rhine-Westphalia
- Migrant self-organisation (MSO) in NRW
- Non-partisan and non-denominational
- Focus: democratic education, antisemitism prevention, media literacy
The association is registered in the German association register. Our statutes, charter, and values are published on this website.
Founding history
- 2024
Founding idea and first conversations with schools and partners in NRW.
- 2025
Building association structures, developing education modules, and network work.
- 2026
Launch of the NRW pilot project with first workshops and local partnerships.
Board
The board of BiFoDe e.V. (under § 26 of the German Civil Code). Our team is growing with the pilot project.
Denis Berengolts
Deputy Chair
Ilja Litwin
Treasurer