DKG (Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft)

The Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft (DKG), or German Colonial Society, was founded in 1887 to promote and support German colonial interests overseas. Its goal was to foster German settlements and exploit resources in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. The DKG aimed to influence public opinion and government policy regarding colonization, reflecting the era's imperialist attitudes. Active during Germany's colonial expansion until the end of World War I, the society played a significant role in the establishment of German colonies, contributing to the complex legacy of colonialism and its impacts on indigenous populations and cultures.