Northeim against poverty: Event series starts on October 17th!

Northeim against poverty: Event series starts on October 17th!

Northeim becomes the setting for a series of events that deals with one of the most pressing social problems of our time: poverty. Under the motto "We against poverty!" The alliance "Open Doors - Open Ears" starts an initiative to raise awareness and discuss solutions. The event falls on the "International Day for the Elimination of Poverty", a worldwide day of action that draws attention to the challenges with which many people are faced with.

poverty is a creeping, often invisible problem in Germany. Experts point out that factors such as illness, the loss of workplace or inadequate training can have a major impact on people's life situation. These circumstances often lead to a cycle of poverty, which is passed on from generation to generation. "Often people don't have enough money to cover their basic needs," say social workers.

series of events on the subject of poverty

The series of events will take place in the old guard on the market in Northeim and begins from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Every full hour of short lectures are given to different subject areas, supplemented by information stands that educate about the different facets of poverty. From care to basic security to housing benefit - the speakers from the district of Northeim will offer valuable insights on this day.

The program looks like this: At 1 p.m. the lecture on care begins, followed by a lecture on basic security at 2 p.m. and a final lecture on housing benefit at 3 p.m. These lectures should not only show the participants information, but also options in order to be able to better counter the challenges of poverty and financial needs.

In addition, Caritas plans a special tax of clothing that should benefit particularly in need. This is a valuable initiative to support people in need and to raise awareness of the need for social measures.

other events

The series continues with further events. On October 22nd at 7 p.m. there will be an interactive adventure lecture in the Apostle Church entitled "Energy Saving with Leo", in which Leonard Driehorst will speak from Diakonische Debtorgerberatung in Uslar. This event is intended to help you find practical solutions for energy saving in order to reduce financial burdens for households.

Another highlight will take place on October 29 when an information event takes place in the Corvinus parish hall under the title "Rent instead of vacancy". Here it is examined whether it is worth offering social living space for private landlords. Sylvia Steinbach from the JobCenter Northeim will act as a consultant and specifically respond to the advantages and challenges.

On November 26, the series will be completed with a lecture in the Catholic parish of St. Marien. Here it is investigated how life in the so -called "social hammock" really looks. The lawyer Antje Braun, from the Diocesancaritas Association Hildesheim, will educate myths and facts about the welfare state and possibly stimulate to rethink your own view of social security systems.

For those interested, there is the possibility of deeper to deal with poverty and social justice. The website of the alliance "Open Doors-Open Ears" offers comprehensive information and can be reached at www.offenetueren-offeneohren.de. Here interested parties can find out more about the events and also see the various offers that should help to cope with the challenges of poverty.