{"id":165,"date":"2015-10-08T22:02:25","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T21:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welcome-to-wandsbek.de\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2025-07-12T21:02:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T20:02:32","slug":"wir-ueber-uns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/welcome-to-wandsbek.de\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Wandsbek - let's welcome everyone together"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Wandsbek<\/strong> welcomes people who have often been forced to leave their home countries under difficult circumstances and have now found refuge in Hamburg. Our initiative is based at the Kulturschloss Wandsbek<\/strong> and is part of the supporting association Kulturzentrum Wandsbek e.V.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

More than 600 residents of Wandsbek<\/strong> are now involved with Welcome to Wandsbek \u2013 many of them actively, as volunteers or through other forms of support. Much of our work takes place directly in the accommodation centres, but we also run numerous projects and activities at the Kulturschloss.<\/p>\n

Outstanding Commitment<\/h2>\n

Right at the start of our work, we were delighted to receive recognition in the form of an award. In 2015, the commitment of the volunteers at the Litzowstra\u00dfe refugee accommodation centre was honoured by the Hamburg Community Foundation with the \u2018Connecting People \u2013 Shaping the Future\u2019 award. The wide range of voluntary activities for the centre and the \u2018Refuge and Asylum\u2019 themed month held at the Kulturschloss were recognised by the jury as an outstanding embodiment of the guiding principle. This was particularly notable because we are not only involved in social work, but also address the root causes of flight and displacement.<\/p>\n

Join in! \u2013 Your support makes a difference<\/h2>\n

Whether on a regular basis or on an ad hoc basis, whether you can offer your time, ideas, language skills or simply a listening ear \u2013 there are plenty of ways to get involved with us.\n\nFeel free to have a look around our website or get in touch with Rike L\u00f6ffler on 0155\/63680899\nor by email at: info@welcome-to-wandsbek.de<\/p>\n

Schau dich gerne auf unserer Website um oder melde dich bei Rike L\u00f6ffler<\/strong> unter 0155\/63680899<\/strong>
oder per Mail an: info@welcome-to-wandsbek.de<\/a><\/p>\n

What we do - our services and projects<\/h2>\n\n\n

Accompanying people to doctors, social services, the housing emergency service, the jobcentre, the Chamber of Skilled Trades, the Chamber of Commerce, housing cooperatives, health insurance providers, etc. Clarifying what the problem is and what the relevant deadlines are. This requires the use of various languages. Bringing together those seeking help and those offering it.\n\nSupporting children: a new programme offering meaningful activities in the library (German, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic), the UK Am Stadtrand playground garden project, compulsory schooling for children in Kattunbleiche, accommodation in Elfsaal (here, w2w Wolf von der Osten provides support with the website and the clowns), continuing the children\u2019s rights project whilst also supporting cases where children\u2019s welfare is at risk through integration projects.\n\nCareers, university studies, apprenticeships, self-employment: support with drafting CVs, application documents and business plans; support with long-term planning; accompaniment to the Jobcentre, the Chamber of Crafts and the Chamber of Commerce advice centres. Connecting people with specialists who can provide further support.\n\nEssential items for those in need: clothing, bed linen, towels, toys, hygiene products, shoes, glasses, food and drink. Currently, large distribution events are taking place at the Kulturschloss, as the tent on Hammer Stra\u00dfe had to be abandoned. The need is very great; people come from various cultural backgrounds, but also from Hamburg and elsewhere in Germany.\n\nHousing, homelessness: We have a partnership with the To HUUS Foundation and have involved their housing support workers in our work. In addition, we assist with liaising with the Office for Emergency Housing Assistance and support people in moving out of homelessness.\n\nHelping people to help themselves: Information is available at our stand, during consultation hours and on our website.\n\nReferral advice, for example: to Caf\u00e9 Asyl, alraune, Fluchtpunkt, Amnesty International, Diakonie, BIM, relevant authorities, solicitors, etc.\n\nLanguages currently spoken by our volunteers: Dari, Farsi, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tigrinya, Kurdish, German.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St\u00e4rkung von Kindern<\/strong>: neues Angebot f\u00fcr sinnvolle Besch\u00e4ftigung in der B\u00fccherhalle (Deutsch, Russisch, Ukrainisch, Arabisch),  Gartenprojekt Spielplatz UK Am Stadtrand, Schulpflicht Kinder Kattunbleiche, Unterkunft Elfsaal (hier unterst\u00fctzt w2w Wolf von der Osten mit der HP und den Clowns), Projekt Kinderrechte weiter f\u00fchren aber auch durch die Integrationprojekte, F\u00e4lle mit Gefahr f\u00fcr das Kindeswohl begleiten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beruf, Studium, Ausbildungsplatz, Selbst\u00e4ndigkeit: <\/strong>Unterst\u00fctzung bei der Erstellung von Lebenslauf, Bewerbungsunterlagen  und Businessplan, Unterst\u00fctzung bei der Zukunftplanung,  Begleitung zum Jobcenter, den Beratungstellen der Handwerkskammer und der Handelskammer. Zusammenf\u00fchren mit Fachleuten, die weiter unterst\u00fctzen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lebensnotwendiges f\u00fcr Bed\u00fcrftige:<\/strong> Kleidung, Bettw\u00e4sche, Handt\u00fccher, Spielsachen, Hygieneartikel, Schuhe, Brillen, Essen und Trinken. Aktuell an gro\u00dfen Ausgabeterminen im Kulturschloss, da das Zelt in der Hammer Stra\u00dfe aufgegeben werden musste. Der Bedarf ist sehr gro\u00df, die Menschen kommen aus verschiedenen Kulturkreisen aber auch aus Hamburg bzw. Deutschland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wohnung, Wohnungslosigkeit:<\/strong> Wir haben eine Kooperation mit der Stiftung To HUUS und dort Wohnungslotsinnen eingebunden. Zus\u00e4tzliche helfen wir bei der Abstimmung mit dem Amt f\u00fcr Wohnungsnothilfe und begleiten Menschen aus der Wohnungslosigkeit heraus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe:<\/strong> Infos am Stand, bei der Sprechstunde und auf der HP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verweisberatung beispielsweise: <\/strong>an Caf\u00e9 Asyl, alraune , Fluchtpunkt, Amnesty International, Diakonie, BIM, zust\u00e4ndige Beh\u00f6rden, Anw\u00e4lte etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprachen unserer Helfer*innen aktuell:<\/strong>Dari, Farsi, Russich, Ukrainisch, Arabisch, Englisch, Franz\u00f6sisch, Spanisch, Vietnamesisch, Tigrinya, Kurdisch, Deutsch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integration projects for everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peace and Welcome Festival: a colourful programme promoting peace, with plenty of activities for families\nFundraising, the approval process, purchasing, marketing support, recruiting volunteers, event delivery, accounting and a factual report.\n\nChildren\u2019s disco: We\u2019ll be setting up a cosy lounge again for those who want to take a break. In the dance hall, the stage will be illuminated with LED lights to create a real disco atmosphere. The children love being able to dance and perform on stage. Our dance instructor practises short choreographies with the kids. There will also be a \u2018freeze dance\u2019 and games such as musical chairs. Our guests come from a variety of backgrounds.\n\nChildren\u2019s theatre: We want to offer children\u2019s theatre to everyone, regardless of how long they\u2019ve been living here or how much money their families have. This means, for example, that even a grandmother on a small pension can treat her grandchildren to something special. That\u2019s why we don\u2019t charge an admission fee. In this way, very different groups come together in a relaxed setting.\n\nClowns at parties and other events: The children are always enchanted by the clowns, who whisk them away to another world. The children really enjoy the clowns\u2019 performances, which feature plenty of movement and music, and these always encourage them to join in. The children themselves have the chance to try things out and discover their strengths. The clowns\u2019 visits boost the children\u2019s well-being and self-confidence, and give them a sense of calm and strength for their everyday school life.\n\nConcert for Tolerance: Alongside music from many cultures and countries, it is important to us to also provide advice and a relaxed opportunity to get to know one another whilst enjoying delicacies from around the world at affordable prices. The current project evaluation sets the direction for each event.\n\nThank-you event: for our volunteers.\n\nPartners: Meiendorf hilft, Hamburg Hammer Stra\u00dfe hilft (currently no tent), nicht schacken machen, Suppenbully, LeseLeo, Wandsbek Public Library, AWO, Bovetreff.\n\nSupporters: over 600 supporters providing financial, in-kind and time-based donations; over 100 active volunteers; over 40 partner organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kinderdisco:<\/strong> Zum Zur\u00fcckziehen dekorieren wir wieder eine chillige Lounge. Im Tanzsaal wird vor allen Dingen die B\u00fchne mit LED-Orgeln beleuchtet um richtiges  Discofeeling zu erzeugen. Die Kinder genie\u00dfen es auf der B\u00fchne tanzen und performen zu k\u00f6nnen. Unsere Tanztrainerin \u00fcbt kleine Choreos mit den Kids ein. Au\u00dferdem findet Stopptanz statt, werden Spiele gespielt wie die Reise nach Jerusalem. Unsere G\u00e4ste haben verschiedene Hintergr\u00fcnde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindertheater:<\/strong> Wir m\u00f6chten Kindertheater f\u00fcr alle anbieten, egal wie lange sie schon bei uns leben oder wie gut der Geldbeutel der Familien gef\u00fcllt ist. So kann beispielsweise auch eine Gro\u00dfmutter mit kleiner Rente ihren Enkeln etwas bieten.Deshalb nehmen wir keinen Eintritt. Auf diese Art und Weise treffen sich in einem eintspannten Rahmen auch ganz verschiedene Gruppen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clowns bei Festen etc.:<\/strong> Die Kinder lassen sich immer wieder von den Clowns verzaubern und in eine andere Welt entf\u00fchren. Ihre Arbeit mit viel Bewegung und Musik gef\u00e4llt den Kindern sehr gut und animiert sie immer auch zum Mitmachen. Sie selbst haben die M\u00f6glichkeit, Dinge auszuprobieren und ihre St\u00e4rken kennenzulernen. Die Besuche der Clowns steigern das Wohlbefinden und das Selbstbewusstsein der Kinder und geben ihnen Ruhe und Kraft f\u00fcr ihren Alltag in der Schule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konzert f\u00fcr Toleranz:<\/strong> Neben der Musik aus vielen Kulturen und L\u00e4ndern ist es uns wichtig, auch Beratung und ein zwangloses Kennenlernen bei K\u00f6stlichkeiten aus Aller Welt zu kleinen Preisen zu erm\u00f6glichen. Die aktuelle Projektauswertung gibt jeweils die Richtung vor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dankesch\u00f6nveranstaltung:<\/strong> f\u00fcr unsere Ehrenamtlichen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kooperationspartner:<\/strong> Meiendorf hilft, Hamburg Hammer Stra\u00dfe hilft (aktuell kein Zelt), nicht schacken machen, Suppenbully, LeseLeo, B\u00fccherhalle Wandsbek, AWO, Bovetreff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unterst\u00fctzerkreis:<\/strong> \u00fcber 600 Unterst\u00fctzer*innen f\u00fcr Geld, Sach- und Zeitspenden \u00fcber 100 aktive Zeitspender \u00fcber 40 B\u00fcndnispartner.            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you like to get involved or do you have any questions? Then please get in touch \u2013 we look forward to hearing from you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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