Together against loneliness: 430,000 euros for social participation in 24 projects!

Together against loneliness: 430,000 euros for social participation in 24 projects!

The Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration in Baden-Württemberg recently initiated an important support program to counteract the loneliness and social isolation of people. In this context, a total of 24 projects are supported that are specifically geared towards people with poverty risk. Around 430,000 euros are available to promote social participation and strengthen community feelings.

The projects that take place from the end of 2024 to early 2026 are a direct reaction to the strongly intertwined problems of poverty, loneliness and health issues. According to the statements by Social Minister Manne Lucha, a current social report shows that many affected people from shame cancel their social contacts and thus strengthen the feeling of social isolation. "It is important that we find ways to strengthen the dwindling social cohesion," said Lucha. These initiatives are intended to help combat the feeling of withdrawal and the decay of democratic values.

Diverse offers for social integration

The funded projects are diverse and include, among other things, the creation or improvement of communal locations. In addition, there are numerous events, companies, courses and advisory services. This includes sporting, cultural, creative, political and culinary activities that are specially designed to make access for all participants low -threshold and to offer free of charge. The sponsorship of these projects is the responsibility of various organizations, including municipalities, churches and associations that actively take care of social integration.

These measures not only reduce the social isolation of those affected, but also promote the joint participation, which ultimately leads to strengthening the social structure in society. In the long run, the state government hopes that these projects contribute to a sustainable improvement in the quality of life for people in difficult situations. For more information about the exact projects and their goals, the official website of the initiative can be found At www.baden-wuerttemberg.de visit.