Strengthening
social cohesion
The Possehl Foundation supports many of the more than 300 registered non-profit organisations that enrich life in Lübeck. Many of these organisations are sports clubs that also carry out important youth work and are lively meeting places in the city's districts. This work is supported by the voluntary commitment of their members. The foundation also supports charitable organisations and initiatives financially in the implementation of social projects. In this way, we also want to give migrants in Lübeck access to all local (educational) programmes.
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Marli boathouse opened for all
EXEO is a non-profit provider of extracurricular education that organizes programmes for schools to foster personal development and environmental awareness.
Now it has created a unique venue for its own work and for the use of everyone living in Lübeck. On the river Wakenitz there is an old boathouse that had gradually fallen into disrepair. The building was renovated, the grounds tidied up and a new jetty enabling access for people with disabilities was built. This pier is the only one of its kind in northern Germany and it is a beacon for inclusion and participation for all. It is also the starting point for trips to explore the waterway on special Hanse rafts. What they have built is open to all: it has quickly become a popular meeting place, used by residents and visitors alike to relax and look out over the water.
Solidarity Action Movement Europe SAME
The European youth network SAME is spreading the idea of a Social Day throughout Europe. School pupils volunteer to do a day’s paid work and then donate their wages. They not only support projects for young people of their own age in other countries, but also learn about social activism at the same time and set an example for an open and tolerant society. Over 300,000 young people now take part in a Social Day.
SAME is based in Lübeck and is expanding its activities for more interaction and solidarity in Europe.
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