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New Neighborhood Parents in Harburg Boost Inter-Cultural Coexistence
In a bid to strengthen social cohesion and promote inter-cultural understanding, KAMI e.V., a non-profit organisation based in Harburg, Germany, has trained 19 new neighborhood parents. These volunteers, all women, have completed a comprehensive three-and-a-half-week training course covering topics such as financial support, the kindergarten and school system, and women's health.
These new neighborhood parents are set to offer voluntary support to families in the neighbourhoods of Harburg-Kern, Heimfeld, and Eißendorf. Their role is multifaceted, acting as cultural and social mediators within their communities. They will help with integration processes, offer guidance on education, social services, and community participation, and promote dialogue and understanding among different cultural groups.
The neighborhood parents have linguistic and cultural resources to offer support. They can translate at kindergarten registrations, school conversations, or doctor's appointments. They can also accompany families to authorities such as the job center or the housing allowance office. In addition, they can show families other offers in the neighbourhood, making it easier for newcomers to navigate their new environment.
KAMI e.V.'s neighbourhood parents make a valuable contribution to the work of the organisation, which stands against any form of racism and discrimination in the district. The organisation's social pedagogical work is aimed at promoting inter-cultural coexistence.
This year's training took place daily from 9 am to 1 pm at the accommodation at Schwarzenberg. The ceremony for the certificate handover took place at the Tempowerk. The project, which employs 50 volunteers in total, covers a total of 17 languages from 11 countries, including Albanian, Tigrinya, and Arabic.
The new neighborhood parents see themselves as a bridge to strengthen social coexistence in Harburg. For many families, they will be the first point of contact in the neighbourhood for important questions about daily life in the German system. Their low-threshold approach to support in families' daily lives is expected to create a welcoming environment for immigrant families and facilitate access to resources that improve family well-being and social cohesion.
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Other neighborhood parents are embracing their role as home-and-garden guides, offering unique insights about the Harburg district to new immigrant families. They will share tips on local customs, recommended home-improvement services, and favorite recreational spots, helping people settle into their new lifestyle smoothly.
As part of the home-and-garden initiative, these parents will provide practical advice on navigating everyday life in Harburg, ensuring that newcomers feel more at ease and become integrated into the community more quickly.
