Shining Stars: Diakonie Honors Projects: Excellence in Integration, Children, and Community Support
Charity Organization Honors Projects in Brandenburg and Berlin Regions - Diakonie HonorsInitiatives in Brandenburg and Berlin with Prizes
Get the scoop on remarkable initiatives helping integration and refugee aid, children and youth, and community building across Berlin, Brandenburg, and the Oberlausitz regions! The Diakonie Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Oberlausitz has recognized four exceptional projects, highlighting their commitment to fostering a better society, especially during turbulent times. Here's a lowdown on these inspiring projects:
🌟 The Wichern Diakonie in Frankfurt/Oder, Brandenburg, receives the Wichern plaque for their tireless dedication to families with multiple disabled children from the partner kindergarten Sumy, Ukraine. Despite the Russian invasion, their efforts have only intensified. Twice yearly, aid transports come their way, and accommodation has been arranged for 15 families comprising around 45 individuals originating from Ukraine.
🌟 Cool community space: Ice Forge in the Uckermark
The Sozialdiakonische Jugendarbeit Lichtenberg from Berlin has set its sights on encouraging democracy among youth aged 14 to 20. In collaboration with SozDia Foundation Berlin, this year saw the Ice Forge in Pinnow, a small village in the Brandenburg region with fewer than 1,000 residents, come under their wings. The Ice Forge serves as a vibrant meeting place where concerts, films, and festivals are held, bringing people together while promoting young democratic engagement. Their slogan: "We're shaping life together - for communities and with communities!"
🌟 The Oberlinhaus Potsdam wins the award for its forward-thinking inclusive nursing school, where up to 150 nursing students will receive their education in theory.
🌟 Documentary Film "Im Prinzip Familie" Honored by Diakonie
This insightful film follows a residential group of the EJF (Evangelical Youth and Welfare Work) for an entire year, casting light on lesser-known but crucial care work.
Berlin, Brandenburg, and the Oberlausitz regions are buzzing with innovative organizations and projects dedicated to supporting integration, children, and youth. Let's check out some key players and trends in the field:
Innovative Organizations and Projects
Evangelischer Diakonieverein Berlin-Zehlendorf e.V.
Location: Berlin Focus: Public interest initiatives, including workshops on topics like "AI for the Common Good Sector" and discussions on how technology can aid integration and community welfare.[source]
Active Learning e.V. (Lindenfels)
Relevance: Although not based in the Berlin-Brandenburg-Saxony region, they are listed as clients for legal services supporting nonprofit and social projects, suggesting similar organizations in the target areas could be involved in innovative education and integration projects for children and youth.
ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. and Other Social Organizations
Location: Berlin-Brandenburg area Focus: While primarily known for mobility services, local chapters often collaborate on youth and refugee support programs and work with other social welfare organizations like AIDS-Hilfe Hessen e.V and regional branches of Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB).
AI & Society Lab (HIIG)
Location: Berlin Focus: Exploring AI applications in social good, integration, and community welfare through research and innovation initiatives.
Check out this summary table for a quick rundown of the main organizations and their core roles:
| Organization/Project | Location | Main Focus/Innovation | Example Activities ||-------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|| Evangelischer Diakonieverein | Berlin | Social welfare, integration, AI | Workshops, expert talks, youth support || ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. | Berlin-Brandenburg| Youth, integration, mobility | Youth programs, refugee support || ASB (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund) | Saxony | Social welfare, integration | Youth and refugee support || AI & Society Lab (HIIG) | Berlin | AI for social good, integration | Research, platform for innovation |
*The ASB is active in Saxony as well
If you're curious about specific project details or events, reach out to local Diakonie offices in Berlin, Brandenburg, and Saxony, along with social organizations like ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg and ASB. For event updates and knowledge on innovative best practices, check out relevant events, such as those hosted by HIIG or the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development. Legal and consulting services for nonprofits, like WINHELLER, can help innovative Diakonie projects navigate operational and regulatory challenges.
For the most current and precise project information, don't forget to peruse local Diakonie websites and regional social welfare portals. Let's work together to change the world, one project at a time! 🌎💪
- The Diakonie Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Oberlausitz could consider implementing science-based solutions in their health-and-wellness and mental-health programs, fostering a holistic approach to community support.
- As a part of their commitment to fostering a better society, especially during turbulent times, Diakonie could collaborate with innovative organizations working on AI for the common good sector and AI applications in social good, integration, and community welfare, such as the AI & Society Lab (HIIG) in Berlin.
