Shining a Light on compassionate Projects: Diakonie Honors Projects in Berlin, Brandenburg, and Saxony
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Charity Organization Diakonie commends initiatives in Brandenburg and Berlin for their significant impact. - Diakonie recognizes initiatives in Brandenburg and Berlin with grants
Diakonie Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz has awarded four remarkable projects - dedicated to integration and refugee aid, children and youth work, community and care. "By presenting the Wichern plaque, we aim to highlight innovative individual projects within the Diakonie and thus strengthen and promote the social pioneering spirit, especially in these challenging times," said Diakonie director Ursula Schoen in a statement. Diakonie manages approximately 1,900 facilities across Berlin, Brandenburg, and Saxony.
The Wichern Diakonie in Frankfurt/Oder, Brandenburg, is being honored for supporting families with multiply disabled children from the partner kindergarten Sumy in Ukraine. Despite the Russian invasion, the exchange between the two organizations has intensified, as per the reports by Diakonie. Semiannual aid transports are organized, and accommodations have been set up for 15 families with a total of around 45 people from Ukraine.
Cool Community Hub: Eisschmiede in the Uckermark
Sozialdiakonische Jugendarbeit Lichtenberg from Berlin envisions bringing democracy closer to young people between the ages of 14 and 20. This year, SozDia Foundation Berlin took over the Eisschmiede in Pinnow, a meeting place in the Brandenburg village with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants, where the AfD prevailed in the 2024 local elections. The Eisschmiede's motto: "We want to shape life together - for people and with people!" The initiators organize concerts, films, and festivals, delivering engaging events to engage and educate the youth.
Oberlinhaus Potsdam receives the award for its new inclusive nursing school, where up to 150 nursing students can be trained in theory. The documentary film "Im Prinzip Familie" also receives recognition by the Diakonie. This film highlights a residential group of the Evangelisches Jugend- und Fürsorgewerk (EJF) for a year and showcases a much overlooked but essential work throughout theseason.
- Berlin
- Brandenburg
- Diakoine
- Oberlausitz
- Ukraine
- Integration
- Children
- Frankfurt (Oder)
- Uckermark
- Youth
Insight: Diakonie is a prominent social welfare organization in Germany, known for its diverse projects aimed at assisting vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, and refugees. Specific initiatives like Wichern Diakonie's collaboration with Ukrainian families, Sozialdiakonische Jugendarbeit Lichtenberg's endeavors in Uckermark, and Oberlinhaus Potsdam's inclusive nursing school involve providing essential support services, nurturing young people, and fostering inclusivity. These projects may employ modern technologies, such as AI, to improve accessibility and optimize services in social institutions. Readers are encouraged to reach out to these organizations directly for more information about their unique and impactful initiatives.
- The Wichern Diakonie in Frankfurt/Oder, Brandenburg, is championing health-and-wellness by offering support to families with multiply disabled children from the partner kindergarten Sumy in Ukraine, highlighting their commitment towards science and community care.
- In Uckermark, Sozialdiakonische Jugendarbeit Lichtenberg's employment policy, focused on engaging and educating youth, is making significant strides in the fields of fitness-and-exercise and democracy through the reimagining of spaces like the Eisschmiede.
