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Just before the start of Pride season, Berlin Pride (Berliner CSD e.\u202fV.) is facing an existential challenge: Several (international) companies have significantly scaled back their support for Berlin Pride. This development is linked to current political trends, societal attitudes towards the queer community, and the broader economic situation. As a result, around \u20ac200,000<\/strong> in expected funding is missing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite this massive financial shortfall, one thing is certain: Berlin Pride 2025 will take place \u2013 defiant, loud, and visible.<\/strong> \u201cOur opponents may hope we become smaller, quieter, or even invisible. The opposite will happen. Now more than ever, it\u2019s crucial to take up space. That\u2019s why there will always be a Berlin Pride,\u201d emphasizes Marcel Voges<\/strong>, board member of Berliner CSD e.\u202fV.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The fact that sponsors are pulling out while queer rights are under increasing pressure worldwide is, however, a troubling signal. It reveals who truly stands with the community. But the organizers refuse to be deterred. Instead, Berlin Pride is calling on the community and allies to act: A donation campaign launched today aims to help fill the funding gap.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe can somehow manage to fund this year\u2019s CSD \u2013 but that won\u2019t be sustainable in the long run,\u201d explains Thomas Hoffmann<\/strong>, board member of Berliner CSD e.\u202fV. \u201cWithout additional support, it\u2019s precisely those services that ensure the CSD is truly accessible to all \u2013 and that form the core of our political mission \u2013 that are at risk: barrier-free access, stage programming at the final rally, impactful political campaigns, and Pride Month events. Every donation helps secure these vital projects.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=CLTL9EEHDT98Y” button_text=”DONATE NOW” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”24px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E31179″ button_border_width=”0px” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#d8227c” custom_margin=”||30px” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Donations by bank transfer<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recipient: Berliner CSD e.V. <\/p>\n Please note: If you would like a donation receipt, please send us an e-mail to office@csd-berlin.de with the following details: name, company, address and the amount of your donation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/csd-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tinett_Keahler00054.jpg” title_text=”Tinett_Keahler00054″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The motto of this year’s CSD in Berlin is \u201cNever silent again\u201d – a motto that takes on particular significance in light of the current situation. The organizers are determined not only to successfully implement CSD 2025, but also to send a clear signal against social regression.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “CSDs in Germany stand for diversity, democracy and human rights. We all come together on these days – regardless of whether I identify as trans*, gay, lesbian, bisexual or straight. Religion or skin color don’t matter either. It concerns us all when these safe spaces come under threat,” adds Monique King<\/strong>, Advisory Board Member for Lesbian Visibility at Berliner CSD e. V.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donate now and help bring diversity and human rights to the streets:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=CLTL9EEHDT98Y” button_text=”DONATE NOW” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”24px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E31179″ button_border_width=”0px” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||13px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Donations by bank transfer<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Berliner CSD e. V. laments the loss of 200,000 euros in sponsorship: \u201cThere will always be a Berlin CSD!\u201dShortly before the start of Pride Summer, the Berlin CSD e. V. is facing an existential challenge: several (international) companies have significantly reduced their involvement in the Berlin CSD. This is due to political developments, the social mood towards the queer community and the economic situation. In total, around 200,000 euros in planned income is missing as a result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":25334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[332,124],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-csd-2025-en","category-news-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Credit institution: Deutsche Bank
IBAN: DE18 1007 0024 0488 0555 00
BIC: DEUTDEDBBER
Purpose: Donation<\/p>\n
Recipient: Berliner CSD e.V.
Credit institution: Deutsche Bank
IBAN: DE18 1007 0024 0488 0555 00
BIC: DEUTDEDBBER
Purpose: Donation
Please note: If you would like a donation receipt, please send us an e-mail to office@csd-berlin.de with the following details: name, company, address and the amount of your donation.<\/p>\n