Kinderland family center in Lörrach receives 25,000 euros in funding!

Kinderland family center in Lörrach receives 25,000 euros in funding!

The Kinderland family center in Lörrach recently received a great honor by being awarded the prestigious “We for Tomorrow” prize. This award provides funding of 25,000 euros and recognizes committed initiatives in Germany that promote social justice, equal opportunities and environmental awareness. According to schwarzwaelder-bote.de, a total of 426 applications competed for the coveted awards, from which 18 organizations were chosen for the longlist, each received 15,000 euros.

The celebratory award ceremony took place recently, on October 27th, in the renowned Städel Museum in Frankfurt. The jury was particularly impressed by the family center's innovative approach, which brings socially disadvantaged children together with German-speaking children. The aim of this initiative is to promote children's language skills, self-confidence and social participation.

A place for all families

Family centers like Kinderland are more than just educational institutions; They are pivotal points in the neighborhood that offer everyday support to all families, especially those in difficult life situations. As socialspace.de states, these centers are places of encounter and participation. Here, families can take advantage of low-threshold offers and form networks to avoid loneliness.

Family centers offer a variety of support services tailored to the specific needs of each neighborhood. The diversity of offerings and the participatory organizational culture are crucial to promoting the self-efficacy of community members. It is important that these facilities are securely financed and well staffed.

Sustainable developments and outlook

Sonja Albers, CEO of Union Investment, emphasized the importance of sustainability during the award ceremony. This year, the “We for Tomorrow” prize awarded a total of around 400,000 euros to exemplary projects in the social, educational and environmental categories. With its concept, the Kinderland family center has made an important contribution to an inclusive and fairer society. Managing director Angelika Mauch said that this award further strengthens the center's commitment to improving educational opportunities.

Looking ahead, it remains to be seen what further positive impulses will come from this award. With a good hand in program design and networking with other organizations, the Kinderland family center can show how important it is to support children and families and to create a learning, inclusive environment.