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Society and Integration

Pluralism, freedom of religion, family, women and children, demographic change. Migration. Current information and background on society and integration.

vivo international bildet auch Fachkräfte in Uganda aus. Health prevention
Mental health worldwide
Healing trauma and promoting prevention
From trauma therapy for war survivors to suicide prevention: German organisations are actively committed to improving mental health worldwide.
2023 war das THW im Erdbebengebiet in der Türkei im Einsatz. Saving lives
Volunteering
Help for people in extreme situations
Saving lives, giving hope: Katharina Garrecht of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) provides insights into her worldwide operations.
Feuerwehrmann aus Passion: Benedikt Sulzbach Saving lives
Fire brigade
“We are ready to go into action at any time”
Voluntary fire services: Benedikt Sulzbach explains why he loves volunteering, even though it makes considerable demands on him.
Dr. Parnian Parvanta, Vorstandsvorsitzende von Ärzte ohne Grenzen Saving lives
Aid organisation
“I’m literally a doctor without borders”
Parnian Parvanta provides medical aid in crisis areas worldwide. An interview with the chair of the German section of Médecins Sans Frontières.
Vormann Patrick Morgenroth ist seit mehr als 20 Jahren Seenotretter. Saving lives
Help at sea
In wind and weather: sea rescuers in action
They’re on the scene when it matters. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Association has been ensuring safety on the North Sea and Baltic Sea for around 160 years.
Ehrenamtlich engagiert bei der DLRG: Mirjam Wennemar Saving lives
Volunteering
Rescuer in the water
“A second family”: Mirjam Wennemar of the German Life-Saving Association (DLRG) talks about her voluntary work.
Leichte Sprache ermöglicht leichteres Lesen. German language
Participation
Ensuring everyone can have their say: plain language
German is regarded as the language of poets and intellectuals. But rather than always being stylish and refined, language sometimes has to be easy to understand – for everyone.
„In den sauren Apfel beißen“ German language
Idioms
When do you “bite into a sour apple” in Germany?
The German language is rich in curious idioms. Here are some examples, and you can find out where they come from.
Dialekte sorgen mitunter für Missverständnisse. German language
Dialects
Dialects: when Germans don’t even understand German
The country of Germany has one language, but it is one which is incredibly varied in different regional forms. An introduction.
Faris und sein ehrenamtlicher Vormund Volker Kaltschnee Children’s rights
Unaccompanied refugees
Fresh perspectives for young refugees
Fresh perspectives for young refugees: the Frankfurt Child Protection Association’s “Volunteer Guardianships” project provides support and prospects.
Prämierter Spielplatz in Regensburg Children’s rights
Leisure time
The right to play
Children are entitled to have time to pursue play and leisure. This part of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is implemented in Germany, and Germany supports it worldwide, too.
Fridays for Future: Aktivisten demonstrieren beim Klimastreik. Children’s rights
Nature conservation
Young environmental activists: don’t just talk – do something about it
A lot of young people in Germany are committed to nature conservation. They demand answers to urgent questions – and they’re prepared to get actively involved themselves.

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