Anna Franze

Anna Franze is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg), where she has taught since 2012 in the programs Childhood Education and Upbringing and Social Work. Her research and teaching focus on diversity, inclusion, prejudice-conscious pedagogy, children with special needs, migration (particularly flight), qualitative research methods, and education for sustainable development.

• 1st State Examination for Teaching in Upper Secondary School (English and Social Sciences), University of Hamburg
• Diploma in Education, minors in Psychology and Iranian Studies, University of Hamburg

Her professional experience spans roles in open children's and youth work, German language courses for migrants, foster family counseling, and educational management in Hamburg. Since 2015, she has engaged in freelance activities, including lectures and workshops on refugee issues, mentoring, and volunteering.

• Advisory board member of Hamburger Anker (Bürgerstiftung Hamburg) since 2018
• Volunteer work with ATD Fourth World (UK), Independent Living Keighley (UK), and Haus Neudorf e.V. (Hamburg), including chairmanship (2011–2013) and refugee sponsorship coordination in Lokstedt (2013–2016)