Volunteering in Uckermark: Petra Hübner receives silver award!

Volunteering in Uckermark: Petra Hübner receives silver award!

Uckermark, Deutschland - Petra Hübner has been a load -bearing pillar of the German Red Cross in the Uckermark Ost district association for over two decades. Her tireless missions in disaster and her training in the area of ​​first aid have not only touched the lives of many people, but also deserved recognition by the district administrator Karina Dörk (CDU). She recently honored them with the badge of honor in civil protection in silver on ribbon, a sign of her remarkable commitment. Originally, the award in Potsdam was to be presented by the Interior Minister, but took place in the last district meeting before Christmas, such as the Kurier reported.

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"Petra Hübner is more than just a member of the Red Cross. She is an instructor for first aid and a tireless helper," Dörk praised her achievements. Their commitment extends to various areas, from the training of first aiders to support in disaster situations. In the words of a comrade, Hübner is described as a "key figure in our disaster protection", the specialist knowledge of which is invaluable for the team. Especially in times when volunteer work is becoming increasingly important, this honor shows how indispensable such helpers are.

A look across the borders to Austria shows that the Austrian Red Cross also has similar challenges and engagements. Petra Schmidt, head of health and social services, emphasizes the large number of projects that deal with child and old-age poverty and homelessness. In Austria, 1.5 million people are at risk of poverty or exclusion, including many children who are often cut off from educational opportunities. Support measures such as the learning support through volunteers have an enormous influence on the living conditions of affected families, such as OE24 reported.

The Team Austria Tafel and other initiatives help to mitigate emergencies, with Corona pandemicism increasing the demand for such aids massively. These parallel operations by the Red Cross in Germany and Austria illustrate the immense importance of voluntary work for aid organizations in both countries. The new challenges and support of people in times of crisis are the focus of the commitment of these organizations.