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

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

Wismar, Deutschland - in Wismar, the topic of loneliness is countered with a decent dose of commitment and joy. The NDR donation campaign "Hand in Hand for Northern Germany" recently provided almost 70,000 euros to support local projects that benefit people in the region. According to ndr be promoted who have the goal of bringing people out of loneliness and strengthening this.

of the total of over three million euros that have been collected since the start of the campaign now flow to the community foundation of the Hanseatic city of Wismar. Particular attention is paid to offers 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 motto of the benefit campaign "From lonely" is also impressively implemented in Wismar.

diverse projects for more together

The funded projects in Wismar offer a wide range of activities: The Kanonbra association is supported with 20 different offers for people of all ages, while the multi -generation house "coast wind" of the DRK also plays an important role. In addition, the movement construction site of the district youth ring is funded, which in particular appeals to young people. Another focus is on the project of the reading sponsors , which not only promotes reading, but also creates social contact.

But the NDR donation campaign 2025 is devoted to another, also pressing topic: addiction. This campaign takes place in cooperation with the parity welfare association and is intended to draw attention to the challenges that go hand in hand with addiction problems.

loneliness as a problem for society as a whole

The challenge of loneliness is concerned with more and more people in Germany. According to the loneliness barometer of the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, every third German between the ages of 18 and 53 feels lonely. Citizens' foundations and the NDR campaign have set themselves the task of raising awareness of these problems and actively against it. With over 80 citizens' foundations in the federal states of Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Bremen, cohesion in the regions is to be strengthened.

The highlights of the fundraiser will be celebrated on December 13, 2024, and everyone can help to keep nobody left alone. From cultural events to social projects, it is tackled here in many places to promote solidarity together.

In this sense, let yourself be inspired and support local projects that improve life in your community! Because as the action shows, things are only better together - there is something!