What we do
Germany
Our offer in Germany
In Germany, we advise, accompany and support people with a history of flight and migration, particularly from West African countries, but also from other parts of the world. Every person who comes to us receives individual advice and long-term support on their path to education, self-determination, health, education, business, work, leisure, sport and culture. We create safe spaces for exchange and encounters in an atmosphere of trust. Our aim is to empower people to develop their abilities and actively participate in social life. We focus on personal support and tailor-made services that meet individual needs. Through our work, we promote integration, equal opportunities and respectful coexistence.
A particular focus of our work is on promoting community activities that strengthen social cohesion. This also includes a wide range of group activities for teenagers and young adults, such as playing sports together. Our sports groups include soccer, swimming, basketball and beach volleyball. These activities not only promote physical health, but also a sense of community and team spirit. They offer an excellent opportunity to socialize, exchange ideas and have fun together. They also support the development of important social skills such as fairness, respect and cooperation. Our sports activities are aimed at all interested parties, regardless of their sporting level, and offer a valuable addition to our other activities.
Projects in Europe - Erasmus+
Erasmus+ Youth promotes non-formal and informal education in the youth sector, supports learning mobility and strengthens the active participation of young people. It also promotes cooperation, quality, inclusion, creativity and innovation at organizational and political level in the youth field. The program focuses on promoting inclusion and diversity, environmental protection, sustainable development and climate protection, digital change and participation in democratic life.
The programme is aimed at young people between the ages of 13 and 30, full-time and voluntary youth work professionals, youth associations, youth welfare organizations and institutions as well as local, regional and national authorities. It aims to promote the participation and co-determination of young people through a variety of projects and initiatives and to offer them new opportunities for learning and development.
Europe
Key actions in the field of youth
Key action 1: Learning mobility of individuals
In this action line, mobility projects for young people and youth work professionals are funded. These include bi-, tri- and multilateral youth exchanges, mobility projects for professionals, Discover EU inclusion and youth participation projects. Non-formal and informal learning opportunities support young people’s personal and professional development. They also promote their active citizenship and participation in democratic life. Capacity building in organizations in the youth field will in turn promote the quality of youth work and the (vocational) education and training of professionals in Europe.
Key action 2: Cooperation between organizations and institutions
This action area focuses on networking and collaboration for capacity building between professionals, private and public agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Collaborative partnerships as well as small-scale partnerships are encouraged. This enables the recognition of competencies from different educational sectors/areas. Furthermore, there is the possibility for the professionals or their institutions to methodically develop training and mobility offers for young people and professionals.
Key action 3: Support for political development and cooperation (central implementation)
Key Action 3 supports policy cooperation at European Union level, contributing to the development of new policies that can lead to modernization and reform in the youth field at European Union and system level.
The funded actions are managed centrally by the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA).
West Africa
How we support people in West Africa
In West Africa, we are committed to offering people new prospects through sustainable projects in collaboration with local partner organizations. With our direct support, we improve local livelihoods and create long-term opportunities for the future.
Our projects in West Africa include the construction and renovation of schools, the provision of teaching materials and training for teachers to improve the quality of education. In agriculture, we support farmers with training and modern equipment to increase yields and apply sustainable methods. In the health sector, we promote the construction of health centers, carry out campaigns and train medical staff. Environmental protection projects such as reforestation and resource conservation contribute to the sustainable use of the environment. We also organize sports programmes and support local companies with training and microcredits to strengthen economic development. Through these initiatives, we improve livelihoods and create long-term prospects for the people of West Africa.
