Inside GS-F

We are proud and grateful. Our initiative EQUALFORCE has received the Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) 2025 in the category Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.

On 1 October 2025, Stefan Schwarz joined the GS-Foundation (GS-F) as Chief Operating Officer. His appointment marks an important step in strengthening GS-F’s leadership for the future of security sector reform.

On 1 July 2025, the GS-Foundation welcomed new consultant Michael Schemke to its team. With over four decades of experience in the North Rhine-Westphalia police force, including many years in a senior position, he will now contribute his extensive expertise to the work of the foundation.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Stefan Feller, our Chief Operating Officer and a cherished member of the GS-Foundation. Stefan’s life was dedicated to public service and the pursuit of peace, justice, and human rights. He brought not only his vast experience but also an inspiring commitment […]

Thank you to SEESAC for the warm welcome to the GS-Foundation at the opening of the 19th SALW Conference. We were delighted to learn more about the impressive work being done in Southeast and East Europe at the 19th meeting of the SALW Commissions in Podgorica last week, which marked the 10th anniversary of this […]

We are proud to welcome Stefan Feller as the new COO of our GS Foundation. He is looking forward to working with us on exciting projects and sharing his vision.

Thank you for the invitation and the opportunity for a professional exchange on how we can prevent maritime terrorism in West Africa.

At the end of July, our Managing Director, Projectleader of the Moldova Projects Klaus Kandt and Senior Expert Daniel Just took the opportunity to meet potential cooperation partners for the GS Foundation in Bavaria.

Mr Wolfgang Nikolaus, our Senior Expert, left our international project work at the end of June 2023 after serving in Nigeria for almost two years.