Frequently asked questions
Your questions about W3ltfrieden
Many people want to act constructively and find no structure for it. That is exactly why W3ltfrieden exists: infrastructure for solution-focused initiatives, non-partisan and within the law
Find answers about taking part, missions, donations and our guidelines.
Getting started & taking part
How to get started, offer help and move your mission forward
What is a peace mission – can it be a small activity?
A peace mission is a concrete project that strengthens peaceful coexistence. It can be a small activity, such as a neighbourhood conversation or a workshop challenging prejudice. Describe what you want to achieve and how others can help.
How do I start my own mission? Do I need a finished plan?
You do not need a finished plan: under “Start a mission”, the Peace Mission Bot asks five questions to help turn your idea into a draft. You can edit its suggestion or write a mission in your account without using the bot. Your mission only becomes public after you submit it for review and a moderator approves it.
How can I help an existing mission or join its team?
When an active mission is looking for help, its page shows a “Can you help?” section. Sign in, confirm your email address and send your offer using “I can help”. The mission owner can then invite you to the team; you only become a member when you accept the invitation.
If the section is missing, the mission is not currently accepting new offers, or you already own it or belong to its team. The “Support” button shows your backing; it is neither a donation nor a team membership.
Where do I find my logbook and publish updates?
Open the mission room in your account, choose your mission and then the “Logbook” tab. Use “New entry” to write an update and save it as a draft. As the mission owner, you publish the entry yourself; as a team member, you submit it to the owner for approval.
Is W3ltfrieden free to use, and when do I need an account?
W3ltfrieden is free to use. You can read public missions, logbooks and profiles without an account. You need an account to manage your own missions, offer help, join a team or comment.
Can I take part with little time or from home?
Yes, small contributions can help too: improving a text, translating, sharing a mission or introducing people. Agree with the mission owner which tasks fit your time and can be done from home. You can also use your skills to help develop W3ltfrieden itself.
Does my donation support W3ltfrieden or a particular mission?
A donation through our support page goes to W3ltfrieden and helps run and develop the shared infrastructure: technology, moderation and education. It is not allocated to an individual mission; fundraising for your own mission is not currently part of the platform and is not permitted under our terms. We plan to make the use of funds visible through quarterly reports and a public live dashboard.
What should I do if I cannot sign in or the confirmation email is missing?
Check your spam folder and that you entered the correct email address. Try signing in: if your address is unconfirmed, you will see “Resend confirmation email”. If the spam check fails, reload the page, wait for the check to finish and try again; if the problem continues, email us at info@w3ltfrieden.de.
Missions & review
How a mission reaches the platform, who decides, and what happens with problematic content
Can I start my own mission?
Yes. Describe what you want to change and how others can help. Your mission should help people live together peacefully and be consistent with our Ethics Charter and content rules.
Our moderation team reviews your proposal before it is published. If anything needs changing, you will receive an explanation.
Who decides whether my mission is published?
Our moderation team reviews your mission against the Ethics Charter and our content rules, taking the context and purpose of your proposal into account.
The Ethics Bot helps by highlighting potential problems. People always make the decision and remain responsible for it.
If your mission needs changes or is rejected, we explain the reasons.
What can I do about problematic content?
Email us at report@w3ltfrieden.de. Include the link to the content and briefly describe what you noticed. Our moderation team reviews your report and the context.
If our rules are broken, we may remove content or suspend accounts. We explain our decisions. Those affected can respond and appeal.
Peace is not a party-political project. Peace is a standing task for society.
That is why we work across party lines and make our decision paths public.
Stance & context
What W3ltfrieden stands for, what it does not, and the ground the platform works on
Is W3ltfrieden affiliated with a political party?
No. W3ltfrieden is independent of political parties. We do not support parties or take part in election campaigns.
People with different political views can work together here to strengthen peaceful coexistence. Our Ethics Charter, human dignity and nonviolent dialogue provide the foundation.
Does W3ltfrieden call for weapons bans or the abolition of the military?
As a platform, W3ltfrieden does not call for weapons bans or the abolition of the military.
Our long-term vision is a world without war. We hope that one day strong international institutions such as the UN will effectively enforce a worldwide ban on war.
Our focus is civilian peacebuilding. We support initiatives that enable dialogue, prevent violence and help people resolve conflicts peacefully through encounters, education and mediation.
Can missions criticise states, institutions or companies?
Yes. Criticism of states, institutions, political parties and companies is welcome, as are research and efforts to inform the public. You can clearly identify problems and work towards change.
Your mission must respect people, remain nonviolent and comply with our Ethics Charter. Human rights, the German constitution and applicable law form the basis.
Is W3ltfrieden tied to a religion or a worldview?
No. W3ltfrieden is religiously independent. People of different religions and worldviews are just as welcome as people with no religious faith.
There is room for spirituality here too: for example, as a sense of connection with other people, nature and life. This connection can develop within or outside a church or religious community. Everyone is free to find their own way.
We share a desire to strengthen peaceful coexistence and protect the natural foundations of our shared lives. All missions must comply with our Ethics Charter and applicable law.
Protection & boundaries
Where our limits are, and what keeps the platform from being used for other ends
Which content and actions do you exclude?
Criticism, research and efforts to inform the public are welcome. The following have no place here:
- calls for violence, threats and the glorification of violence
- dehumanising, discriminatory or antisemitic content
- extremist ideologies that encourage violence or dehumanisation
- calls for political persecution or the denial of fundamental rights
- conspiracy narratives that dehumanise people or groups
We always review content in context. Quotes, reports and critical discussion are not violations in themselves. People on our moderation team decide whether a violation has occurred and what action is appropriate. They explain their decisions.
How do you protect yourselves from being used politically?
We do not support political parties or election campaigns, and we do not enter into party-political partnerships. People with different political views are welcome here.
The same standards apply to every mission: our Ethics Charter and content rules. Our moderation team reviews content in context and explains its decisions. Donations or partnerships do not grant influence over those decisions.
This leaves room for social issues, clear criticism and peacebuilding together.
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