Willkommen in Deutschland – Together we support integration
Who, how, what, where, Why? – Getting started in a new country can be difficult. Welcoming and supporting migrants is crucial for their successful integration into new communities. Effective support helps migrants navigate challenges, build new lives, and contribute positively to their host countries.
Through our information, advice and orientation services, we make your settling in Germany easier.
We create an enabling space for newcomers on the initial phase of arrival in Germany through the provision of reliable information and resources on documentation processes, access to important services to enhance working, living, and studying in Germany.
Our Offers
Initial Reception and Orientation
Offering immediate assistance to newcomers including programs that help migrants understand the local culture, language, legal system, and public services, such as healthcare, education, and transportation.
Our regular online information webinars and in-person consultations are implemented to deliver up-to-date and well-informed guidance to newcomers.
Language Support
Language Classes: Providing free or affordable language courses to help migrants learn the local language, which is essential for communication, employment, and social integration.
Translation Services: Offering translation and interpretation services for migrants who may need assistance in navigating official documents, healthcare, and legal matters.
Legal and Administrative Assistance
We offer legal support to help migrants understand and navigate immigration processes, residency applications, work permits, and other legal requirements.
Housing and Shelter
Assisting migrants in finding permanent housing through support in renting, buying, or accessing social housing, and offering advice on tenant rights and obligations.
Temporary housing options for new arrivals, especially for those who may be vulnerable or in need of immediate shelter are possible.
Education and Skill Development
Access to Education: Ensuring that migrant children and adults have access to education, including enrollment in schools, universities, and adult education programs.
Skill Development Programs: Offering workshops and training programs to help migrants develop new skills or enhance existing ones, increasing their employability and ability to integrate.
Employment and Economic Integration
Job Placement Services: Connecting migrants with job opportunities, vocational training, and career counseling to help them enter the workforce and become economically self-sufficient.
Recognition of Qualifications: Helping migrants get their professional qualifications recognized in the host country, allowing them to work in their trained fields.
Entrepreneurship Support
Providing guidance, funding, and mentorship for migrants who wish to start their own businesses.
Healthcare Access
Ensuring migrants have access to healthcare services, including mental health support, which is crucial for addressing the stress and trauma that often accompanies migration.
Social and Community Integration
Community Programs: Organizing events, activities, and social groups that encourage interaction between migrants and local residents, fostering mutual understanding and friendships.
Mentorship and Buddy Systems
Pairing migrants with local volunteers who can help them navigate their new environment, offering support, and building personal connections.
Volunteering
We create opportunities for our members to participate in various volunteering activities across Germany to boost their morale and social capital.
More about Volunteering
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