20 years of district mothers in Neukölln: A successful model celebrates anniversary!

20 years of district mothers in Neukölln: A successful model celebrates anniversary!

in Neukölln, Berlin, a remarkable anniversary was recently celebrated: the district mothers look back on 20 years of successful work. On Wednesday, the Philipp Melanchthon church was filled to the last place when the participants paid tribute to the importance of this initiative. The atmosphere was festive and at the same time anticipated, and the connection of the district mothers was recognizable by their strikingly red scarves.

The district mothers were launched in 2004 and at the time understood themselves as a kind of “micro -project” to support families with a migration background. Dr. Nottmeier, the chairman of the Diakoniewerk Supervisory Board, emphasized how important this project has become for the community in Neukölln. "The district mothers are indispensable for Neukölln," he said, thus referring to their significant role in social work.

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The concept of the district mothers not only includes educational and integration work, but also practical support in the everyday life of families. As a mothers with a migration background, you not only bring personal experiences, but also the ability to help others in different life situations. For example, they accompany affected persons to authorities or health services and thus offer an important bridge between different cultures and state institutions.

An impressive result of this work is the number of households visited: More than 17,120 visits have been carried out since the start of the project, which shows how committed the district mothers are in order to be present in the entire district. District Mayor Martin Hikel praised the pragmatic approach of the district mothers and the tangible effect that they could achieve in society. It is noteworthy that this project has now been recognized nationally and internationally and has already received twelve awards.

The Senator for Education, Youth and Family, Katharina Günther-Lüsch, recognized the important role of the district mothers and announced that the Berlin Senate will continue to support the initiative. "We, the Berlin Senate, will support you!" She explained at the anniversary. In addition, the goal was determined to double the number of district mothers by 2025.

The celebrations also included cultural contributions, such as songs that were presented in Turkish and Arabic. Accompanied by guitar and dance, this impressively conveyed not only the diversity, but also the cohesion of the community.

Overall, the anniversary of the district mothers shows how important such initiatives are to promote integration and social support. These committed women do valuable work and significantly shape the social structure in Neukölln. For more information about the district mothers and its history, See the current reports on taz.de .