Lions Club honors women's shelter: Kalcher Prize for social commitment!

Lions Club honors women's shelter: Kalcher Prize for social commitment!

St. Pölten, Österreich - The Lions Club St. Pölten today recognized the outstanding commitment of social initiatives by awarding the woman's house with the Kalcher Prize. This recognition is based on an almost unanimous decision by the independent jury, as Lions President Peter Gorka emphasized. At the award ceremony, chairwoman Anna Durstberger and the director Olinda Albertoni were present to accept this significant price, which puts the important social services of the women's shelter in the foreground, reported the Nön .

civic engagement in Germany

The topic of civic engagement has become more important in Germany, especially since reunification. This commitment, which is expressed in a voluntary and voluntary form, is one of the most important resources in civil society, such as the bpb . Working in civil society organizations ranges from formalized associations to self -organized groups that promote the common good. Despite the various starting conditions between western and eastern Germany, there is an increasing willingness to participate, especially in social areas. It is particularly noteworthy that these forms of commitment are greatly rooted in East Germany, some of which go back to the historical context of the GDR, where political and social activities were heavily regulated.

The development of civic engagement accompanies a broad discussion about the challenges and opportunities that arise from increasing individualization and digitization. These changes mean that traditional forms of engagement are no longer in focus as much as it used to be. Nevertheless, the integration of citizens in municipal and social processes remains a central challenge to continue to strengthen civil society.