Birgit Geercken
Birgit Geercken is an experienced educator and socially committed leader. In over four decades in the field of education – including 45 years as a teacher – she has distinguished herself through her innovative spirit, integration skills and tireless passion for working with children. As a senior civil servant, she combines scientific expertise with practical experience. This combination now benefits the NXG project, where she designs educational and social programmes to break down prejudices and promote openness and peace through education, sport and community projects. Geercken's professional career reflects her clear values – education, inclusion and interpersonal understanding are at the heart of what she does – values that she continues to promote at NXG on a global level.
My story
As Head of Education and Social Affairs at NXG, Birgit Geercken brings her extensive experience to the development of social projects and educational programmes within the international NXG network. NXG – a global initiative against xenophobia and for peace – benefits from Geercken's expertise in integration work and inclusive education. Among other things, she designs educational programmes that promote tolerance, understanding and a sense of community, and ensures that NXG World Soccer League sporting events are linked to educational initiatives and social measures.
Thanks to her decades of experience, she knows how crucial early childhood education is for peaceful coexistence and helps shape NXG's guidelines accordingly. Her wealth of experience – from working in large educational institutions at the state level to prevention work and innovative educational projects – makes her a key driving force at NXG in the areas of education and social affairs.