Nikolaus is committed: Tirol's help for young people in Uganda!

Nikolaus is committed: Tirol's help for young people in Uganda!

Innsbruck, Österreich - A call to help in Advent - As part of this year's Advent collection, the Diocesan Foundation "Brother and Sister in Need" (BSIN) puts important projects to the fore to support disadvantaged young people. The focus is particularly on an initiative in Uganda, where over 74 % of the population live below the poverty line. The organization primarily wants to create apprenticeships in craft jobs such as tailoring and hairdressing crafts in order to offer young people sustainable income opportunities. According to the report of MeinDärzirk leads the project important workshops that create awareness of social and personal topics to fundamentally improve the life of the participants.

In addition, the partner organization Kawsay Muju supports disadvantaged children in Cochabamba, Bolivia, where many families live near an urban landfill. Bishop Hermann Glettler appealed in a call that every donation flows directly into the education of these children. The report of dibk.at emphasizes that the educational path for these children must be paved under extremely difficult conditions. With financial support you not only receive school lessons, but also healthy meals to promote your holistic development.

tradition and sustainability combined

With a story that goes back to 1961, the BSin has committed itself to promoting work in favor of disadvantaged people in the global south. Projects in countries such as El Salvador and Tanzania are also supported. The traditional "donation sackers" are widespread in Tyrol, and the current fundraising campaigns aim to improve the living conditions in these regions and to contribute to breaking through the cycle. Donors can deduct their contributions for tax purposes, which makes these initiatives even more attractive.