Would you like to be part of an organization where dialogue, community, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do?
Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe is looking for a structured and service-oriented secretary who can manage administrative tasks and help ensure that our office runs smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Calendar Management and Travel Planning
Paying bills and other financial tasks
Coordinating the association's events and handling practical tasks related to those events
Managing the association's main email account
Handling ongoing administrative ad hoc tasks
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in a similar position
Can work in e-conomic or has experience with a similar accounting system
Works independently and is service-oriented
Is organized and good at keeping track of the big picture
Takes responsibility and thrives in a work environment with a wide variety of tasks
Focuses on solutions rather than limitations
At Brobyggerne, you’ll become part of a dedicated community where we work to strengthen dialogue between people. You’ll play a vital role in an organization where your efforts make a real difference.
This is a part-time position (2–3 workdays per week), and we are looking to fill it as soon as possible.
A little about us
Almost seven years ago, we launched Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe. Brobyggerne was founded to strengthen dialogue, tolerance, and understanding among people with different views, values, and ways of life. We aim to foster a society that resolves its conflicts and disagreements through words and reason—not through violence and threats.
Today, there are just a handful of us working in the secretariat, and the association has more than 9,000 members.
We work to build bridges through projects, courses, and activities across the country, and we are now looking for a talented colleague to take charge of our members.
Application
Please send your resume and cover letter to ansogning@brobyggerne.dk. The application deadline is June 12 at 1:00 p.m. The position is expected to begin in week 35.
We are currently conducting interviews.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Assistant Manager Sami Kleit at sami@brobyggerne.dk or by phone at 22 26 06 63.
Would you like to use your background in sales, marketing, or fundraising to make a real difference for democratic culture in Denmark? Then you should apply for the position of Membership Coordinator at Brobyggerne.
Here's what you need to do
As the membership coordinator, it is your responsibility to ensure that we generate as much revenue as possible from our regular supporters (members) and one-time donors.
Our membership is larger than that of many political parties. We’re proud of that, but we also know we can reach even greater heights—and that there’s plenty of untapped potential in the members we already have. That’s why, in the coming period, we want to focus more on recruiting and retaining members and donors and tapping into the potential of our membership base.
As a Member Relations Manager, you will play a key role in developing and testing innovative campaigns and activities that engage our members and, above all, deliver results.
This means, among other things, that you must:
Take responsibility for ensuring that we meet our budget targets
Develop and implement strategies for how we can best recruit and retain members and donors
Implement initiatives that retain our members and maximize their LTV (Lifetime Value)
Continuously optimize the member experience
Develop content and new formats—both written and video—for our channels (newsletter, website, and social media) that can enhance the member experience
Be skilled at identifying current topics in public discourse and using them as a starting point for coffee-and-conversation events and campaigns
Who are you?
You are a fundraiser who is analytically strong, commercially minded, and a strong executor.
We’d prefer that you have a background in sales and marketing or a related field. What matters most to us is that you have the drive that defines a good salesperson or fundraiser. You love taking on responsibility and work independently and in an organized manner. You thrive on coordinating and managing many different activities at the same time. And you’re motivated by working toward KPIs.
You need to have a commercial and strategic mindset
You have experience in this field
You have basic technical skills and are able to work with systems such as WordPress, MailChimp, and Canva
You’re a skilled communicator and know what it takes to convey a clear and understandable message with a distinct angle
You need to be skilled at understanding and using data to make better decisions
And you need to be adaptable and ready to put new ideas into action
What do you get?
You’ll be part of a small office team based in downtown Copenhagen. Because we’re a small team, who you are as a person will play a big role in shaping us and the culture we have in the office. We place a high priority on camaraderie and have fun, even when things get busy. And we’re better at getting things done than we are at holding long meetings.
The position will be tailored to the right candidate. Therefore, we offer the option of full-time or part-time employment, or employment as a consultant, subject to further agreement.
A little about us
Almost seven years ago, we launched Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe. Brobyggerne was founded to strengthen dialogue, tolerance, and understanding among people with different views, values, and ways of life. We aim to foster a society that resolves its conflicts and disagreements through words and reason—not through violence and threats.
Today, there are just a handful of us working in the secretariat, and the association has more than 9,000 members.
We work to build bridges through projects, courses, and activities across the country, and we are now looking for a talented colleague to take charge of our members.
Application
Please send your resume and cover letter to ansogning@brobyggerne.dk and write “Membership Coordinator” in the subject line. The application deadline is June 12 at 1:00 p.m. The position is expected to begin in week 35.
We are currently conducting interviews.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Assistant Manager Sami Kleit at sami@brobyggerne.dk or by phone at 22 26 06 63.
Have you been contacted regarding monthly financial assistance?
If so, it is because Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe is currently calling potential donors to ask if they would like to become regular monthly supporters.
If you are not already a supporter and we have called you, it may be because you indicated that you were interested in our cause and would like more information about becoming a contributor to Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe.
Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe is partnering with the fundraising agency Takk. Takk calls from the number +45 45 42 90 29.
We’re calling because it makes a difference. The work at Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe relies entirely on donations from individuals, and we strive to collect donations as cost-effectively as possible.
We do this so that as much money as possible can be used to support democratic efforts. Democracy cannot be taken for granted. We work to preserve and develop democracy through ongoing dialogue across divides. We believe that a diverse range of opinions strengthens our democratic community.
Is it safe?
To set up a donation via MobilePay or card, we need your phone number, and you must approve the donation yourself. To reassure the public about this method, our industry association, ISOBRO, has issued a press release in collaboration with PBS and the Danish Bankers Association.
See the press release from ISOBRO and the Danish Bankers Association on ISOBRO’s website.
Could the information be misused?
This information cannot be misused to withdraw money from your account. The bank guarantees that only the account holder can withdraw money.
Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogkaffe uses this information to register your donation via MobilePay, credit card, or payment service.
Who can you contact?
If you have any questions about MobilePay, security, or anything else related to the above, please feel free to email us at kontakt@brobyggerne.dk.
The Bridge Builders - Center for Dialogue Coffee was created to strengthen dialogue, tolerance and understanding between people with different opinions, values and ways of life.
We want to promote a society that resolves its conflicts and disagreements through words and reason—not through violence and threats.
Would you rather spend a semester working at an active NGO than sitting in a lecture hall? Are you interested in helping to prevent polarization and strengthen dialogue between different groups in society? If so, you’re the intern we’re looking for.
Brobyggerne was founded to strengthen dialogue and democratic discourse in Denmark. We launch projects and develop tools that foster dialogue and, in turn, democracy—among individuals, within organizations, and across institutions. You can learn more about us at www.brobyggerne.dk.
As an academic intern, you’ll gain experience working at a rapidly growing NGO. We currently have two major projects— Grøn Dialogkaffe and Fordomsbryderne—which you’ll become a part of and help run, both of which focus on young people. You’ll help plan activities and make your mark on our work. You will also be involved in launching new projects.
It’s important for our work that the outside world is aware of what we do. A significant part of your internship will therefore also involve communication and social media. You don’t need to have extensive experience in this area, but it’s definitely an advantage if you have an eye for aesthetics and storytelling.
Your responsibilities
Assist in planning and implementing project activities, e.g., courses and theme weeks
Contribute to project development and/or the launch of new projects
Participate in the planning of communication strategies for the association’s projects and
activities
Production of content for Brobyggerne's social media and website
Help maintain ongoing communication with members, residents, and the media
Ad hoc tasks within the association
About you
We are looking for someone who…
Currently enrolled in a higher education program
You have a way with words and, ideally, experience with social media and communication in general
Has experience with, and recognizes the importance of, good planning and coordination
Can work independently, is organized, and takes responsibility for your tasks
Terms and Conditions of the Internship
The internship is 30–37 hours per week, starting in September and lasting through the semester.
There may be activities held outside of normal office hours that we’d like you to join. We will, of course, take your needs into account, including your need to attend classes and do your writing.
The internship is unpaid and meets the requirements for ECTS credits
Brobyggerne is a visionary organization with over 9,000 members, where each of our individual contributions plays a vital role in our working community. We love discussing current issues and laughing together, even when we’re busy. We’re based in central Copenhagen and share facilities with other cross-cultural organizations.
Application
Please send a brief cover letter along with your resume to sami@brobyggerne.dk. Write “Internship” in the subject line. The application deadline is June 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Manager Sami Kleit at sami@brobyggerne.dk or by phone at 22 26 06 63.
On Thursday, April 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Brobyggerne will holdits general meeting at the Red Cross offices atBlegdamsvej 27, 2100 Copenhagen Ø. Please notethat this year’s general meeting will be held on the second floor in the “Dunant” room.
We therefore invite all members to attend the general meeting.
To make sure there’s enough coffee, please sign up for the general meeting by clicking here.
Agenda for the general meeting
Election of conductor
Selection of rapporteur
The board's report on the association's activities over the past year is presented.
Approval of accounts
Setting of quota
Proposals received
Election to the board and/or alternates
Choosing an auditor
Possibly
Proposals to be discussed under item 6 and nominations for a board position under item 7 must be received by the chair no later than 14 days before the general meeting, in accordance with Article 5.4 of the bylaws. Proposals may be sent tosami@brobyggerne.dk. You can readthe association’s bylaws here.
No later than seven days before the general meeting, we will send out all the material to be discussed at the general meeting via a newsletter. The material will also be available on our website.
Presentation by this year's award winner
As is tradition, we will conclude the general meeting with a presentation by last year’s recipient of the Bent Melchior Award.
This year, we look forward to hearing from Jacob Holdt, a photographer, passionate advocate, and long-time bridge-builder.
About half an hour has been set aside for the presentation, followed by time for questions and discussion.
Greenland dominates the headlines and kitchen table conversations. Many of us are not experts – not even Greenlanders, who find themselves caught up in global interests, security policy, and a president who crosses all boundaries with his allies. There is no doubt about the seriousness of the situation. The threat is real. And in the midst of all this, the country's prime minister repeats again and again that we must stand together in the Commonwealth.
But at Brobyggerne, we have asked ourselves a fundamental question: Do we really know each other well enough to be able to move forward together?
Behind the headlines are real people. People who are all too often reduced to symbols, problems, or political markers. There are many prejudices about Greenlanders in Denmark, and many Greenlanders have experienced racism, pain, inequality, and a lack of understanding.
But who are they as people? What drives them? What are they struggling with—and what are they fighting for?
At a time when Trump is once again threatening the Commonwealth from outside, it is more important than ever that we strengthen our community from within. Not to erase differences, but to understand them better. And to take each other seriously.
That is why Brobyggerne is inviting everyone to a large public event:
People behind the headlines – Greenlandic voices Wednesday, March 4, 7–9 p.m. KVUC, Vognmagergade 8, 1120 Copenhagen K
The event is free of charge. With support from the Jubilee Fund of 1963, we are able to open our doors to everyone, because we want as many people as possible to participate in the conversation.
So please bring your teenage children, grandchildren, a good neighbor, or a colleague along. The conversation is for all generations.
The evening is structured around Brobyggerne's dialogue method with communities of disagreement, where there is time and space for nuances, dilemmas, and different perspectives.
The event consists of three rounds:
• Round 1: Greenlandic votes Leise Johnsen (Director of the Greenlandic House Copenhagen) Lisa Bundgaard Jensen (activist) Aaja Chemnitz (Member of Parliament for IA)
• Round 3: The political level Özlem Cekic in conversation with Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
Although the event is free, registration is required so we know how much coffee to brew ☕
For us, the evening is not about agreeing on everything – but about listening, understanding, and building bridges. Between people, between cultures and experiences. And ultimately between the communities for which we share responsibility.
We really hope you want to join us – and bring others along with you.
Yesterday, hundreds of people experienced the magic of Greenlandic mask dancing for the first time at the Bent Melchior Prize 2025. It was not a moment too soon, because these days we talk a lot about the Danish Realm. It is what binds Greenlanders, Danes, and Faroese together. It is always easy to see what separates us: culture, traditions, language, nature.
But we don't need to look solely to the Danish Realm. In our own little pond, we also divide each other into "them" and "us." But "Danes come in many models," as a popular folk high school song says, which is about the wide variety of the Danish population and expresses that Danes have many different backgrounds, identities, and appearances.
This was the starting point for this year's Bent Melchior Award, which focused on art and culture. And it was the starting point for the selection of this year's passionate soul.
The award goes to…
The award honors a passionate individual who, with perseverance and patience, makes an effort to step out onto the bridge and meet the other person – with openness, curiosity, and a critical stance.
This year's award winner is Jacob Holdt, the man behind American Pictures and a passionate advocate who has dedicated his life to building bridges across cultures.
As former Bent Melchior Prize winner (2024) Sarah Smed said in her motivational speech:
“This year’s award winner is a person who, throughout a long life and with what appears to be an impressively calm pulse, a compassionate presence, exemplary drive, and tireless storytelling, has reminded us all that encounters between people based on trust and openness can bring about change. That conversations should not be a battle of opinions with winners and losers, but should be seen as a movement rich in words and images – a kind of ‘contact sport’ of attitudes that touches but does not hurt.”
“What can I say about building bridges between people who would rather hide in their bubbles? So, inspired by Jens Galschiøt’s beautiful water droplet, let me try the opposite of bubbles. From my work with the Ku Klux Klan, I can tell you how small drops can turn into waves that infect others – both in the US and here at home.”
This is how Jacob Holdt began his acceptance speech, and as you can see in the photo below, there was no doubt that we were dealing with a delighted recipient of this year's Bent Melchior Award.
However, his speech, which you can read here, also offered what I think is a welcome reminder:
“That is really what I want to say tonight:
That bridge-building is not just about talking to each other – but about liberating each other. And that this can sometimes be contagious and liberating from country to country. As we always said in my workshops between black and white people at US universities, ‘ ‘If a pattern of suffering attacks you – and only a pattern of suffering would do that – help is always at hand. Namely, from the person who is trapped in the pattern of suffering and waiting to be liberated.’
Behind every shout, every accusation, every wall of hatred, there is almost always an old pain begging to be heard.
Special thanks to
Aveny-T for hosting the event.
Frellsen for the cream puffs and coffee bags for our guests.
Our anonymous donors, who once again this year have been a great support to our work in planning and executing the awards ceremony.
The artists and panelists for enriching us all with important stories and reminding us of the importance of building bridges in culture.
Photographer Erling Brodersen for taking the beautiful pictures.
Bent Melchior always said: "If you feel that something needs to be done, don't say, 'Someone else will have to do it. ' You have to do it yourself! You have to make a difference." We couldn't have made that difference without your support. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Finally, I would like to thank you, dear reader, for faithfully following our work. It means more than you know that we have a platform through which we can communicate and which interacts with us to such a high degree.
Yesterday, hundreds of people experienced the magic of Greenlandic mask dancing for the first time at the Bent Melchior Prize 2025. It was not a moment too soon, because these days we talk a lot about the Danish Realm. It is what binds Greenlanders, Danes, and Faroese together. It is always easy to see what separates us: culture, traditions, language, nature.
But we don't need to look only to the Danish Realm. In our own little pond, we also divide each other into "them" and "us." But "Danes come in many models," as a popular folk high school song says, which is about the wide variety of the Danish population and expresses that Danes have many different backgrounds, identities, and appearances.
This was the starting point for this year's Bent Melchior Award, which focused on art and culture. And it was the starting point for the selection of this year's passionate soul.
The award goes to…
The winner of the Bent Melchior Prize 2025 is photographer Jacob Holdt.
The award honors a passionate individual who, with perseverance and patience, makes an effort to step out onto the bridge and meet the other person – with openness, curiosity, and a critical stance.
This year's award winner is Jacob Holdt, the man behind American Pictures and a passionate soul who, more than anyone else, has dedicated his life to building bridges across cultures.
As former Bent Melchior Prize winner (2024) Sarah Smed said in her motivational speech:
“This year’s award winner is a person who, throughout a long life and with what appears to be an impressively calm pulse, a compassionate presence, exemplary drive, and tireless storytelling, has reminded us all that encounters between people based on trust and openness can bring about change. That conversations should not be a battle of opinions with winners and losers, but should be seen as a movement rich in words and images – a kind of ‘contact sport’ of attitudes that touches but does not hurt.”
“What can I say about building bridges between people who would rather hide in their bubbles? So, inspired by Jens Galschiøt’s beautiful water droplet, let me try the opposite of bubbles. From my work with the Ku Klux Klan, I can tell you how small drops can turn into waves that infect others – both in the US and here at home.”
This is how Jacob Holdt began his acceptance speech, and as you can see in the photo below, there was no doubt that we were dealing with a delighted recipient of this year's Bent Melchior Award. However, his speech, which you can read here, also offered what I think is a welcome reminder:
That is really what I want to say tonight:
That bridge-building is not just about talking to each other – but about liberating each other. And that this can sometimes be contagious and liberating from country to country. As we always said in my workshops between black and white people at US universities,
'If a pattern of suffering attacks you – and only a pattern of suffering would do that– help is always at hand. Namely, from the person who is trapped in the pattern of suffering and waiting to be freed."
Behind every shout, every accusation, every wall of hatred, there is almost always an old pain begging to be heard.
Special thanks to:
Aveny-T for hosting the event.
Frellsen for the cream puffs and coffee bags for our guests.
Our anonymous donors, who once again this year have been a great support to our work in planning and executing the awards ceremony.
The artists and panelists for enriching us all with important stories and reminding us of the importance of building bridges in culture.
Photographer Erling Brodersen for taking the beautiful pictures.
Bent Melchior always said: "If you feel that something needs to be done, don't say, 'Someone else will have to do it. ' You have to do it yourself! You have to make a difference." We couldn't have made that difference without your support. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
If you want to get a little closer to who Bent really was as a person, you should read his daughter-in-law Karen Melchior's beautiful speech! You can read my own welcome speech for the event right here.
In November, there will be municipal elections in Denmark. Far too few citizens with ethnic minority backgrounds vote in municipal elections. In fact, they are voting less and less. This includes those who grew up in Denmark. Something must be done about this. That is why we at Brobyggerne have created the project ‘Nydanske Stemmer’ (New Danish Voices).
Looking at voter turnout among immigrants and their descendants, it is worryingly low. In the last municipal and regional elections in 2021, turnout among these two groups was 37.3 and 35.5 percentage points lower than among ethnic Danes. These are numbers that we should take seriously, because, as stated in a report from the Center for Elections and Parties (KU): "It is particularly worrying that descendants who were born and raised in Denmark have a significantly lower voter turnout than ethnic Danes."
During November, will Brobyggerne, led by Özlem Cekic, travel around the parts of the country where the proportion of immigrants and descendants is high – and voter turnout therefore correspondingly low – with the aim of encouraging immigrants and descendants to use their vote, get involved in the debate, and choose democracy rather than reject it when it comes to voting in the municipal elections. In this way, they can help shape local democracy.
Özlem Cekic was one of the first women from a minority background to be elected for the Danish Parliament. This is not the first time Özlem Cekic has thrown herself into the fight to increase voter turnout. During the municipal elections in 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2021, she also visited disadvantaged neighborhoods across the country and spoke with local residents about the importance of voting.
The Bent Melchior Prize 2025 is fast approaching. It won't be long before tickets go on sale, so mark your calendars now. This year, the award ceremony will be held on November 3 from 19-21.
This year's Bent Melchior Award will be held at the Aveny-T theater in Frederiksberg. This year's award ceremony is all about art and culture.
The theme of this year's award stems from Bent Melchior's work for cross-cultural bridge building. As Chief Rabbi in Denmark for many years, he experienced first-hand what it means to be a decisive voice in the Danish public sphere, while at the same time being the face of Europe's historically most marginalized religious minorities. This gave him a special understanding of the dilemmas of cultural encounters - but also of the potential of a Danishness that does not close in on itself, but embraces diversity.
The Bent Melchior Award recipient receives a walking statuette and DKK 10,000. Do you know someone who deserves to be nominated?
