Det fejrer vi med en omgang fællessang og taler sammen med Margrete Auken og Özlem Cekic, hvor vores generalsekretær lykønsker foreningen ved at sige et par ord om Brobyggernes betydning i Danmark.
Vi kan ikke sige noget om vejret, men vi lover god stemning og noget godt til ganen.
Det foregår den 25. august kl. 16.30-19.30 hos Brobyggerne – Købmagergade 43 1. sal.
Der er gratis adgang, men et begrænset antal pladser, så skynd dig at melde dig til!
Would you like to help strengthen dialogue and democratic discourse in Denmark?
At Brobyggerne – Center for Dialogue Coffee, we work to build bridges between people with different views, values, and ways of life. Through projects, courses, and activities across the country, we strive to create a society where disagreements are resolved through dialogue rather than polarization. Today, we have more than 9,000 members and are based in Copenhagen’s Inner City, where we share our daily lives with other dedicated organizations.
We are currently looking for new colleagues:
📈 Membership Manager
Do you have experience with fundraising, marketing, or membership management? We are looking for a Membership Manager who can help develop and strengthen our membership base through campaigns, member retention, and engaging communication across our platforms. Read more about the position here
✅ Secretary
Are you organized, service-oriented, and good at keeping track of the big picture? As a secretary at Brobyggerne, you’ll play a key role in day-to-day operations, handling administrative tasks, coordination, and practical planning within the secretariat. Read more about the position here
📚 Academic Intern
Are you a student interested in project work, communication, and community engagement? As an intern at Brobyggerne, you’ll be part of our Grøn Dialogkaffe and Fordomsbryderne projects, where you’ll help plan activities, develop projects, and manage communication and social media. Read more about the position here
Application: Please send your resume and cover letter toansogning@brobyggerne.dk and include the position you are applying for in the subject line. The application deadline is June 12 at 1:00 p.m. Expected start date: Week 35.
We are currently conducting interviews.
If you have any questions about the positions, please contact Assistant Manager Sami Kleit at sami@brobyggerne.dk or by phone at 22 26 06 63.
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.
Join us for three free events in Aarhus, Odense, and Copenhagen, where we’ll be celebrating Constitution Day.
We often talk about democracy as a form of government, a system, or a tradition—something stable and taken for granted. But in reality, democracy only thrives if we make use of it—if we dare to take a stand, speak our minds, and stay engaged in the conversation, even when it’s difficult.
On June 3, we will therefore be singing in to welcome democracy in Odense in collaboration with the Music Library, where Members of Parliament Trine Bramsen (S) and Katrine Daugaard (LA) will be performing: Sign up here
On June 4, we’re heading to Aarhus to discuss one of today’s most contentious topics: Danish identity. There, Özlem Cekic and her guests will explore the question of whether Danish identity is a cultural or legal affiliation: Sign up here
On June 8, we’re heading to Copenhagen, where two former ministers of culture, Jytte Hilden (S) and Bertel Haarder (V), will spend an afternoon with Brobyggerne, with time set aside for group singing and reflection. Özlem Cekic will lead the session as we use short presentations, songs, and shared reflection to focus on the question of what it takes for us to keep democracy alive: Sign up here
Democracy requires taking an active stand and personal courage. Democracy is something we do—not just something we have. That is why we must celebrate it.
It will be insightful, it will be thought-provoking, it will be bridge-building.
Did you know that Brobyggerne has its very own podcast: *Den Anden Stol*?
Over the course of five episodes, people on opposite sides of the nature and environment debate will come together for a dialogue about their disagreements and differences. In one of the episodes, for example, you can find out what a politician thinks when they walk past young people on a hunger strike, or what a climate activist thinks of the Green Tripartite?
The concept behind the podcast is simple: Two people with vastly different views and values come together for a conversation, with Özlem serving as the moderator.
The goal is for them to try to see things from the other person’s perspective. In other words, they try to describe what the world looks like to the other person. This is a technique we use in the Bridge Builders’ training, but it is also used in talk therapy.
When it works, it can be reconciling to hear oneself accurately portrayed by someone with whom one disagrees. As a listener, it will be interesting and surprising to hear two parties whose views are far apart take the other’s perspective.
You can listen to *Den Anden Stol* wherever you usually listen to podcasts. You can also listen to it on our website via this link.
The podcast is part of Brobyggerne’s “Grøn Dialogkaffe” project. The project is supported by Forenet Kredit, the 15 June Foundation, and Østifterne.
Speech at Özlem’s 50th birthday reception on May 7, 2026
Dear Özlem – my love!
Thank you for letting me come and say a few words.
I got to know you when you had just been elected to the Folketing for the Socialist People’s Party.
In his speech earlier this evening, Mogens Lykketoft referred to the seriousness, honesty, and transparency you embodied when, in 2012, the SF had to support certain political decisions in which I myself did not actively participate.
I was just down in Brazil with my daughter, following everything from afar and making a few phone calls.
And one, two, four—before you knew it, the SRSF government had implemented significant tax cuts, which you took a bit of a swipe at. You said so out loud, very loudly in fact.
And of course, it’s a nightmare for a party leader to have people like that—people who stand up for what they believe in and stick to their guns. On the other hand, it’s also a testament to the incredible personal integrity you possess, and I’d like to commend you for that.
You’ve carried that integrity with you.
Even though you haven’t been in the Folketing quite as long as Mogens Lykketoft and I have, you’ve made a lasting impact.
For example, when you walk into the conference room and see this painting of notable women in Danish politics, in which you are, of course, portrayed.
That makes a lot of sense.
In many ways, I actually think it makes even more sense now that you’ve left Christiansborg. Because you’ve taken your integrity with you, and you’ve made it your life’s mission to build bridges where others dig trenches.
And if there’s one thing the world and Denmark needs, it’s bridge-builders—people who insist on dialogue and conversation. That’s what you’ve done, and you’ve been incredibly successful at it.
It may have started primarily with immigration policy, where I think you and I share the view that many nuances are being lost; it’s becoming too black-and-white.
We need to have a dialogue where we don’t judge people solely on the basis of their skin color or religion, but where we see the person behind it all.
You’ve done that, but you’ve also taken it a step further: My most recent experience with you was during the election campaign, when the focus was on the Danish Realm and Greenland.
You have brought the methods you have developed—and which I believe you sensed were also needed at Christiansborg—out into society. We really need that, and for that, we all owe you a huge thank you.
So I have the utmost respect for you, and I’m incredibly proud to have been invited and asked to say a few words. It makes me happy.
I'm older than you, and it probably took me a little longer than it did you to realize that black-and-white thinking doesn't work.
The world is full of color, and dialogue is needed.
I probably won't ever actually subscribe to that "dialogue coffee," because I prefer "dialogue wine," but that's just my personal opinion.
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.
It is disturbing how politicians use their social media accounts as platforms for prejudiced memes: We see this, for example, with the Red-Green Alliance when they refer to the upper class as the “whining class,” with the Social Liberals when they caricature party leaders as Letterboxd reviewers, or when the Danish People’s Party compares the foreign minister to a camel.
As part of the Prejudice Breakers, which is part of the Bridge Builders – Center for Dialogue Coffee, we view it as a democratic problem that this election campaign has largely turned into a contest to mock one another as much as possible.
The politicians’ rhetoric rubs off on the public, and we young people in particular get the impression that politics and debate are about reducing people to a single stance and failing to see the person behind it. It is an aggressive form of humor that divides and creates more distance than it brings people together.
As prejudice-busters, part of our work involves visiting the people we hold prejudices against and, through our encounters with them, refining our perspective.
For example, we have visited Lars Løkke Rasmussen, a Quran-burner, Jair Melchior, and the Vestegnen Police District. Here, among other things, we learned how important the temporal aspect is. For what stands out most after these visits is that it takes time to meet a person and to break away from the prejudices we hold.
That is why it may seem strange that politicians use the election campaign to stoke as many prejudices as possible in as short a time as possible. It can take years to break down prejudices, but apparently only a month to create them—a month in which anything goes.
We speak from experience when we say how difficult it is—and how long it actually takes—to approach a new person as open-mindedly as possible. We ourselves come from vastly different backgrounds: We are Muslims, we are atheists, we are Christians, we are from Taastrupgaard, and we are from Østerbro. In meeting one another, we learned that we have more in common than meets the eye—work, school, and family—but only because we approached this meeting with curiosity. A curiosity we bring with us when, for example, we meet people like the author, practicing Muslim, and gay man Elias Sadaq for a Ramadan dinner: Who is the person behind the labels?
We therefore believe that the overall tone of the election campaign has become a cautionary tale of how we speak to one another. A good example is the tone of the immigration debate: For instance, when Mads Strange of the Liberal Alliance criticizes the fact that Muslims are free to broadcast loud calls to prayer, even though it appears there is no concrete basis for this. It took him four minutes to make the video, which garnered over half a million views. Four minutes to spread a prejudice to over half a million people. Mads Strange argues that this is far easier than talking to people in person. But perhaps we should focus on quality rather than quantity? It’s time we took open-minded and curious conversation seriously. It’s naive to believe that the rhetoric of the election campaign doesn’t affect everyday life afterward.
by Alberte Amundsen, Elias Kadim, Fatmanur Demir, Marius Holtze, the Prejudice Breakers, the Bridge Builders – Center for Dialogkaffe
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