FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Germany
Address
Könneritzstraße 66Country
GermanyCity
LeipzigProvince
SaxonyMobile Phone
+4915737927429Telephone
+4915737927429E-Mail (2)
maria@winetzwerk.deE-Mail (3)
becker.baerbel@gmail.comWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2019Contact Person1
Maria TuzaniJob Title 1
DirectorContact Person 2
Bärbel BeckrJob Title 2
Project managerOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Human rights, International/Cultural relations, Youth and educationGeneral Information
WINetzwerk (Weltoffenes Interkulturelles Netzwerk e.V.) is a non-governmental organization which aims to promote more diversity and pluralism in society. We see awareness of diversity and the benefits of intercultural exchange as an opportunity for the youth work. Our focus lies on intercultural and global learning in order to strengthen understanding and tolerance towards other cultures.
The role of the organization is to promote non-formal education, to involve youngsters in different social activities on local and international levels. The main mission of WINetzwerk e.V. is to support socially active youngsters, promote integration and contribute peace-building processes, to give a hand to create more active, educated and democratic society. Other important focus lies on the empowerment and preparation of youngsters, young adults and youth workers in creating and implementing of educational youth activities. Our meaningful target group is also youngsters with migrant backgrounds and refugees.
Mission and Objectives
Through our engagement we aim to achieve following objectives:
- enable young people to implement their ideas into real actions;
- providing young people with healthy, safe and motivating opportunities;
- empower youngsters with fewer opportunities and contribute to the freedom, tolerance and respect for human rights in the society;
- support youth work and provide skills and methods to youth workers;
- promote sustainability as a basis of daily work;
- building a bridge between different cultures and use differences in order to enrich all structures.
Main Projects / Activities
In order to do this, WINetzwerk e.V. organizes and participates in various regional and international events like seminars, workcamps, workshops, youth exchanges, trainings with the support of high motivated young people and youth workers, thus contributing to the mobility of young people om the European and global levels. Main topics covered by running activities are: human rights, sustainable international cooperation, migration, ecology, active citizenship, inclusion, gender equality, peaceful co-existence, youth participation, empowerment and mental health. Through our work we address people with different backgrounds, those who intensely participates in democratic processes as well as those who want to become a part of local or/ and international activities.
Central topics, that are covered by our engagement:
1.Human rights: We engage in a variety of activities to promote human rights and advocate for their protection. In our work we focus on specific areas of human rights, such as the rights of refugees and migrants, the rights of women and girls and the rights of marginalized or disadvantaged groups.
2.Youth activism: We provide resources and training to help young people develop the skills they need to be effective advocates for changes and organizers. We also offer opportunities for young people to get involved in campaigns and initiatives, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn from experienced activists.
(e.g. during the project ‘Yes she can!’ 3 different media products on the topic of women rights were created and disseminated through a big network).
3.Sustainability and environmental issues: Working on this topic, we engage in a variety of activities to promote environmental sustainability and protect natural resources. This includes conducting research, advocating for policy change, educating, and working with other NGOs and companies to promote sustainable practices.
(e.g. in collaboration with our associated partner, Eine Welt e.V., we created the guideline on ‘How to create sustainable youth project’)
4.Hate speech: We see our mission in raising awareness about the negative impact of hate speech and to promoting tolerance, respect, and inclusivity.
(e.g. we collaborate with Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, who are a big actor in a democratic civil society that consistently opposes right-wing extremism, racism and anti-semitism)
5.Creativity and mindfulness: We provide training and education on mindfulness techniques and practices, organize creative workshops and events, and develop resources and tools to help individuals cultivate creativity and mindfulness in their daily lives.
6.Mental health: We offer workshops and training sessions focused on mental health awareness, stress management, resilience building, and coping strategies as well as facilitate peer support groups and promote positive mental health practices.
(e.g. our small scale partnership project ‘Power of belonging’ that focuses on mental health practices for youngsters and young adults with migrant and refugee background)
7.Refugees’ support: Since 2022 we are actively involved in the local social work with refugees. Our activities are focusing on providing assistance with arrival, support and orientation, mentoring and language and creative activities to support the empowerment of the affected groups.
(e.g. our small scale partnership project ‘Power of belonging’ that focuses on mental health practices for youngsters and young adults with migrant and refugee background).
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
WINetzwerk e.V. aligns closely with the Anna Lindh Foundation's mission to promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding among people in Europe and the Mediterranean.
We see our possible contribution as following:
- fostering intercultural dialogue through organisation intercultural events, workshops, or youth exchanges that align with network's goals, focusing on themes like migration, cultural heritage, or social inclusion;
- contribute expertise in non-formal education and youth work by presenting methods to empower young people, especially those with fewer opportunities;
- collaborate on projects that encourage active citizenship and democratic engagement among youth and adults;
- integrate sustainable practices in projects, demonstrating how environmental awareness can be combined with intercultural exchange;
- engage youngsters withmigrant and refugee backgrounds in network's activities, showing their perspectives and contributions;
- share successful practices, tools and methodologies.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
Joining the ALF Network would enable WINetzwerk e.V. to grow as an organization while contributing meaningfully to the shared goal of fostering understanding and collaboration between cultures.
We see it as a perfect opportunity for the collaboration with organizations across Europe and the Mediterranean, expanding the geographical and cultural scope of our initiatives.
We would also love to benefit from capacity-building programs and knowledge-sharing opportunities within the network to enhance our methodologies and practices.
The ALF Network offers a platform to advocate for diversity, pluralism, and intercultural understanding on a larger scale and we would love to be a part of it.
As we are an intercultural organisation, it is very important for us to grow with like-minded organisations, explore new approaches and share our expertise in co-creating innovative projects.