Goethe-Institut is a non-profit cultural organization acting worldwide on behalf and with the support of the Federal Republic of Germany, and is the Head of the German Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation.

The Goethe Institut focuses on the promotion of the German language abroad, attempts to convey an all-round image of Germany and encourages international cultural cooperation – by means of providing information on German culture, society and politics, by creating and supporting cultural events and exchange as well as by offering learning and training opportunities.

The German network consists of 122 members. Most of these institutions work in the areas of youth, arts, democracy, international relations, gender issues, religious issues and research. The Anna Lindh Foundation has funded 11 projects involving German members.