Workshops

Layout:

One of Bush Bear Publishing’s activities is organizing workshops with readings on topics related to sustainability. The design is done interactively with the participants A workshop, for example, involves reading a book in combination with group work, where sustainability is defined and discussed based on the respective content. Approaches to solutions are then formulated. Depending on the target and age groups, the readings are accompanied by specific activities, such as drawing, making music, or exploring materials brought along that fit the topic.

Regional cooperation:

Bush Bear Publishing cooperates with educational institutions as well as kindergartens, schools and in the Northern Germany region. Examples are: Alliance One World Schleswig-Holstein (BEI), Education Meets Development (BtE), Central Education and Advice Center for Migrants (ZBBS), Center for Empowerment and Intercultural Creativity (ZEIK), Forum for Migrants in Kiel.

Global collaboration:

Bush Bear Publishing’s long-term goal is to make the books available to African and international readers as well as educational institutions, including orphanages. A collaboration between Bush Bear Publishing and countries in the global south, such as Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa and other African countries, is currently being established. Bush Bear Publishing’s projects build on the foundations of the 1948 United Nations Human Rights Treaty, the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Manuscripts:

Bush Bear Publishing is self-published and has been working on a voluntary basis since its inception. Bush Bear Publishing is currently unable to publish manuscripts for others. Furthermore, Bush Bear Publishing is unable to obtain the financial benefit to authors that it hopes to obtain from the owners of submitted manuscripts. Thus, Bush Bear Publishing demonstrates to everyone its unpaid commitment and transparency regarding publishing, distribution, marketing and profit from the books it publishes.

Revenue:

Bush Bear Publishing uses proceeds to fund work such as translation, proofreading, illustration, design, printing and publishing. The income does not exceed the costs of producing the books. If there is any surplus from the incoming amount, it will automatically be used to produce a new edition or to publish a new book.

Values:

Bush Bear Publishing’s values include providing readers with the information they want in an honest and respectful manner. Bush Bear Publishing treats all people fairly, equally, consistently and free of prejudice. This applies to all target groups regardless of age, gender, identity, language, faith, affiliation, body shape, skin colour, physical or mental challenge, or social status.

Goals:

Bush Bear Publishing seeks to engage and connect people and cultures for peace and global sustainability. Bush Bear Publishing deals with the current problems of our time and presents solutions that lead from insight to dialogue and independent action. The focus of the activities is on raising awareness of the topics of integration and intercultural communication, sustainability and encouraging one’s own commitment. This means that high goals such as peace, participation and social justice can be achieved both regionally and globally.

Copyright:

Each book has its own ISBN. The content of each book (texts, images and ideas, etc.) is protected by copyright. Copyright belongs to Busch Bear Publishing. Violation of copyright includes the unauthorized conversion of books or their contents into electronic formats. Any unauthorized use of the books without the prior written consent of Busch Bear Publishing will result in legal consequences. After direct consultation and written permission from Bush Bear Publishing, the contents of the books can be used for various applications, such as theater or film adaptations, etc.