Peaceful protest in Hellersdorf: Orange Bank says no to violence!

Peaceful protest in Hellersdorf: Orange Bank says no to violence!

In the pulsating capital, more precisely on Leon-Jessel-Platz, also known as Milz-Platz, there is a peaceful atmosphere today. Sparrows argue about baguette crumbs here, while an impressive fountain in the form of a large stone mushroom ensures a special sight. At this place there are also orange milling buckets that stimulate thought with the inscription "bucket loves you". Orange is not only a striking color, but also symbolizes the anti-violence movement.

a new sign of an old problem

District Mayor Nadja Zivkovic (CDU) emphasized the versatility and the terrifying extent of violence against women in our society. In order to draw attention to this problem, the bank was initiated as part of an action by the Zonta Club. This international service club of women has set itself the goal of strengthening women's rights and sensitizing society for these topics, originally, among other things by orange lighting.

A successful approach, as the campaign from the Rhein-Sieg district shows. The concept of orange banks was launched there as early as 2021. The idea behind this project was to draw attention to the grievances, which was particularly sustainable and with a good knack for solutions that came to light even more clearly due to the Corona pandemic and the energy crisis. The BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) is also active in the matter and has provided its social media accounts with the motto "Because we love you" to set a sign of solidarity.

community and commitment

Another remarkable place where this movement continues is Bremen. On December 12, 2024, the fourth orange bank was set up against violence against women as part of the Zonta Says NO campaign. At the entrance to the Sport Lounge Munte fitness studio, attentive citizens gathered to celebrate the event. Managing Director Jürgen Kohne and his team were actively involved in the line -up, while Prof. Dr. Johanna Myrzyk, President of the Zonta Club Bremen, explained the key points of the campaign.

In her emotional speech, Kohne spoke about the increasing violence in society and the need to determine against it. The ceremony finally ended with a social round with punch and cookies, which only increased the sense of community and the positive mood.