A century of hope: 150 years of the Scheuchenstuel girls' home in Innsbruck

A century of hope: 150 years of the Scheuchenstuel girls' home in Innsbruck

Museumstraße, Innsbruck, Österreich - The Scheuchenstuel girls' home in Innsbruck celebrates its 150th anniversary and looks back on a moving story. Founded in 1869 by the pioneer Josefine von Scheuchenstuel, the home shaped many fates. It was originally designed as a "girl, orphan and educational house" to offer needy girls and orphans a future, motivated by the Christian value of charity. The foundation was launched in 1875 and is the first orphanage in Innsbruck, where around 120 children from poor conditions lived at the beginning, as scheuchenstuel.at reported.

Today, the boarding school is an important point of contact for 81 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 who attend schools in Innsbruck, which are not offered in their hometowns. Christine Felder, who has headed the home for over 20 years, emphasizes: "This room should simply be a 'safe space' for them from 'empowerment'." The place promotes the independence and self -confidence of the pupils, who can not only rediscover life, but also life. A significant moment in history was that the original building in Museumstraße was demolished in 1970 and finally today's home in the courtyard was built, surrounded by Magnolia and chestnut trees, as the report of orf.at can be read.

an inspiring tradition

The history of the girls' home is also a story of emancipation. Josefine von Scheuchenstuel is still a model. Their commitment to the girls was groundbreaking and is highly valued by today's residents. Many girls, like 17-year-old Alissa Nobs, report that they are increasingly believing in their own skills through these ideals. With Josefine's legacy, not only a history of support, but also the promotion of personal responsibility and self -esteem. On Tuesday, the impressive anniversary is celebrated with a festive program from Theater, Concert and Party, the foundation appreciates its founder and the positive change that she brought about.