renk. Magazine in print for the first time

»renk.« ist nicht einfach nur ein Magazin. Schlägt man es auf, spannt es vielmehr eine symbolische Brücke zwischen zwei Kulturen, die aus unserer Sicht, schon längst zu einander gefunden haben und für viele Alltag bedeutet – deutsch-türkisch eben. Die Schwierigkeit liegt darin, dass das Bild der deutsch-türkischen Kultur immer noch mit vielen Vorurteilen belastet ist – und deshalb gibt es seit beinahe drei Jahren unser Onlinemagazin. »renk.« ist ehrlich, witzig, gerne auch mal scharf und vor allem aber positiv. Einfach nur schimpfen und klagen allein hilft selten. Auf das Mitmischen kommt es an.

»renk.« erkennt für sich einen Vermittlungsauftrag und nutzt dafür die Kreativität und die Kunst. Hier werden inspirierende Lebensgeschichten erzählt, Eindrücke von der deutsch-türkischen Kultur geboten und am liebsten zum nachdenken angeregt. »renk.« stellt den individuellen Menschen und das kreative Schaffen in den Mittelpunkt. Begriffe wie Integration und Migration dagegen dürfen gerne im Hintergrund bleiben.

Viel lieber beschäftigt sich »renk.« zum Beispiel mit Essen, Musik, Literatur, Schauspiel und Tanz – eben Dinge die schon immer Menschen zusammen geführt haben. Denn letztlich geht es in diesem Projekt einfach nur darum. Gemeinsamkeiten entdecken, fördern und feiern.

»renk.« isn’t just a magazine. When you open it, it’s more of a symbolic bridge between two cultures that, if you ask us, have long come together and for many is their daily life – German-Turkish, that is. What’s difficult is that the German-Turkish image is still laden with preconceptions – and that’s why we’ve been around online for almost three years. »renk.« is honest, funny, sometimes a bit edgy but above all positive. Just moaning and groaning doesn’t often change much of anything. Getting involved gets things done.

»renk.« sees its mission as one of communication, and uses creativity and art to do so. It tells inspiring life stories, offers impressions of German-Turkish culture, and gets people thinking. »renk.« puts the focus on the individual and creativity. Words like integration and migration don’t play much of a role here.

»renk.« prefers to deal with topics such as food, music, literature, theatre and dance – things that have always brought people together. Because at the end of the day, that’s what this project is about. Discovering, promoting and celebrating similarities.

»renk.« has made it its goal to be a counterweight to reporting in Germany’s media landscape, which is often full of negative headlines. Just by taking a look at some of the good out there, »renk.« shifts the focus towards things more positive. A large task with many areas and lots of space to tackle.
The area »renk.« is dedicated to is German-Turkish, young, and reflective.
»renk.« would like to create gateways that promote exchange, and above all, send a positive signal.

»renk.« predominantly speaks to people who are curious and open to new things. Aside from that, interest or a connection to Turkish or German-Turkish culture often exists. The magazine is focuses on thinkers and aficionados. It addresses those who are open to questioning their own perspectives and not just those of others. It welcomes those who take their environment seriously and respect it, but are also able to laugh about themselves once and a while, too.

For the love of paper and well-researched articles, we are getting started on our first printed edition. We want to offer you more than before in our online format. A printed edition is the best way to present longer stories and high-quality photo series, which we’ve independently produced for you. Plus, we miss being able to turn pages once and a while. In printed form, »renk.« will allow our wonderful readers to experience this.

What we’ve been able to accomplish so far:

★ Culture and Creativity Pilot 2013

★ Social Impact Lab Grant

★ GOOGLE Campaign DEUTSCHLAND25

★ A discussion with the Federal President

★ Blogfabrik - Content Creators

★ KAUSA Media Prize

What we’d like to accomplish with you:

★ renk. Magazine in print ;)

For the first printed edition of renk. with a circulation of 5000, we need 8,000 Euros in production costs.

What we’re undertaking:
- a high-quality, 192-page strong magazine
- in the charming size of 16.5 x 24 cm
- outfitted with an elaborate threaded binding
- and topped off with an embossed cover

All in one in a small design highlight on your bookshelf.

If we get past our crowdfunding goal, there are various possibilities which we would also like to realise:

a) produce the magazine on high-quality paper
b) partly finance the next edition of renk.
c) pay our editorial team