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Brandenburg an der Havel: New partnership for active democracy founded!
A “Partnership for Democracy” was founded in Brandenburg an der Havel to promote commitment and diversity and combat extremism.
Brandenburg an der Havel: New partnership for active democracy founded!
In Brandenburg an der Havel, an exciting initiative was launched under the sponsorship of Caritas: the “Partnership for Democracy”. The establishment of this partnership aims to strengthen democratic values and civil society engagement in the region. Together with representatives from civil society, including numerous associations and local initiatives, as well as the administration, the city is taking decisive steps against extremism and for respectful coexistence.
The city is part of the federal program “Live Democracy!” of the BMBFSFJ. This program is now in its third funding period and supports numerous projects that promote democracy, diversity and social cohesion. This initiative is not only important locally; it is part of a comprehensive strategy called “Together for democracy and against extremism”. The focus here is on strengthening civil society and its actors and on creating concrete framework conditions to specifically address social challenges, reports rathenow24.de.
Active participation for everyone
One of the central figures in this partnership is Dorina Diesing, a 29-year-old social worker and deaconess. She has been based in Brandenburg an der Havel for two and a half years and takes on the role of coordinator. “We invite everyone to actively participate – whether clubs, initiatives, schools, youth clubs or committed citizens,” she explains, showing that the partnership wants to be an open network for exchange and cooperation.
The alliance will not only decide on the content, but also on the allocation of funding for various projects. This includes an action and initiative fund that promotes projects to strengthen democracy education, participation, diversity and tolerance. Enthusiastic citizens are cordially invited to send their project ideas by email to the coordination and specialist office.
First projects in planning
One of the first projects currently under discussion is a youth platform that will enable young people to actively participate in shaping city politics. Such a project could not only raise political awareness among young people, but also promote their integration into democratic decision-making processes.
Overall, it is clear that the federal program “Living Democracy!” supports municipalities in their efforts to promote an open, diverse and democratic society. Projects that are financially supported under this program include a wide variety of measures - from workshops to citizen dialogues to district festivals and artistic initiatives that are intended to stimulate exchange and getting to know each other within the population stadt-brandenburg.de reported.
A sustainable network like the “Partnership for Democracy” is very popular these days. It encourages citizens to actively participate in shaping their community and to work towards respectful coexistence. A step in the right direction that could be important not only in Brandenburg an der Havel, but throughout the entire country.