Together against loneliness: 70,000 euros for Wismar projects!

Together against loneliness: 70,000 euros for Wismar projects!

In Wismar, the issue of loneliness is addressed with a good dose of commitment and enthusiasm for donations. The NDR fundraising campaign “Hand in Hand for Northern Germany” recently provided almost 70,000 euros to support local projects that benefit people in the region. Loud NDR The aim is to support four selected projects that aim to get people out of loneliness and strengthen togetherness.

Of the more than three million euros that have been collected since the start of the campaign, funds are now going to the Citizens' Foundation of the Hanseatic City of Wismar. Particular attention is paid to offerings for lonely people, which is particularly important in the context of social challenges. The chairman of the Wismar Community Foundation, Andreas Wellmann, emphasizes that the charity campaign's motto “From lonely to together” is also impressively implemented in Wismar.

Diverse projects for more togetherness

The funded projects in Wismar offer a wide range of activities: TheKanonbra Associationis supported with 20 different offers for people of all ages, while theMulti-generational house “Coastal Wind”of the DRK also plays an important role. In addition, theMovement construction siteof the district youth association, which particularly appeals to young people. Another focus is on the projectReading sponsors, which not only promotes reading but also creates social contact.

But the NDR fundraising campaign 2025 is dedicated to another, equally pressing topic: addiction. This campaign is carried out in cooperation with the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband and is intended to draw attention to the challenges that accompany addiction problems.

Loneliness as a problem for society as a whole

The challenge of loneliness is affecting more and more people in Germany. According to the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs' loneliness barometer, one in three Germans between the ages of 18 and 53 feels lonely at times. Community foundations and the NDR campaign have made it their mission to raise awareness of these problems and to actively take action against them. With over 80 community foundations in the federal states of Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Bremen, the aim is to strengthen cohesion in the regions.

The highlights of the fundraising campaign will be celebrated on December 13, 2024, and everyone can contribute to ensuring that no one is left alone anymore. From cultural events to social projects, many things are being done here to promote solidarity.

With this in mind: Be inspired and support local projects that improve life in your community! Because as the campaign shows, things can only get better together - there's something to be said!