Kolping's hands-on mobile inspires Neuwied: Together for diversity!

Kolping's hands-on mobile inspires Neuwied: Together for diversity!

Kolping's interactive hands-on and information mobile stopped in Neuwied City for two days and attracted numerous visitors. The exciting action was carried out by Network for refugees organized that promotes understanding and dialogue between refugees and the local population nationwide. Many people, from young to old, answered the call of the local Kolping family Neuwied 1860 St. Matthias, who initiated the event under the leadership of chairman Werner Hammes and board member Rober Kiefer.

The Infomobile offered a colorful range of interactions: everything from books and games to creative painting activities and hands-on activities was there. Reports from refugees from various crisis areas were also very well received. The aim of this initiative was clear: citizens should be encouraged to get actively involved in a diverse, democratic and peace-keeping society. It was emphasized that every individual can contribute – it takes courage and moral courage.

Education and participation through commitment

The idea of ​​education is a central aspect of the KOLPING network for refugees. The emphasis here is not only on educating the population, but also on encouraging the refugees themselves to become active. The projects aim to promote shared engagement that contributes to creating a diverse and democratic society. In this way, people of all ages can deal with relevant topics such as escape and social participation.

Another building block for the success of this initiative is the support from the European Union Asylum Migration and Integration Fund and the Association of German Dioceses. This cooperation creates the necessary basis for the implementation of such important projects.

Promote social integration

A current study by the Bosch Foundation emphasizes that refugees can also be well integrated into smaller communities if the general conditions are right. The challenge often lies in qualification and rapid integration into the labor market, which occasionally leads to tensions. The practical help of volunteers is of great importance here, because refugees are not only looking for support, but also personal encounters and contacts.

The dimension of social participation is seen as crucial in this context, as many of the needs and life situations of refugees vary greatly. In order to do justice to these different life situations, it is essential to make individual adjustments to reception and care.

The study's recommendations include the need to better align the geographical distribution of asylum seekers with local integration conditions and to make access to work and training more flexible. In addition, social contacts and encounters should be promoted in order to support the integration process.