White ring demands more help for victims of the Magdeburg attack!

White ring demands more help for victims of the Magdeburg attack!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - The tragic attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20, 2024, in which an unimaginable number of people experienced sorry, still throws a shadow on the region. A 50-year-old had raced across the market by car, which led to a devastating result: six people lost their lives and more than 300 were injured. Kerstin Godenrath, the state chairman of the White Ring Saxony-Anhalt, has now called for the perspectives of the perspectives Crime victims should be focused more on.

After the attack, the White Ring found that many affected people only recognize that they need help. By May 2023, around 360 victims from Saxony-Anhalt have already been looked after, with the organization provided even more support nationwide. In 2022 alone, almost 510 inquiries from victims in Saxony-Anhalt came, which, however, fell to around 400 in the period from 2023. This shows an example of how important the aid approach of the white ring is and how much the organization is dependent on donations and membership fees to continue your valuable work.

support for those affected

In the current situation, various initiatives are launched to support the victims and their relatives. On December 22, 2024, a stand of the Christmas market dealer Loose will open in Magdeburg, the remaining fruits and nuts will be distributed to the population. A donation box is also set up, which should collect funds for those affected for the attack. These donations benefit directly from the White Ring, which has provided numerous help offers in the past, including immediate help, legal advice and psychological support.

Other aid organizations such as the German Red Cross, Caritas and Diakonie have also set up their own donation accounts for the victims. Minister of State Rainer Robra emphasized the importance of this support and pointed out that the person concerned should not lack anything. An official donation account of the city administration and the Sparkasse Magdeburg has also been set up, so that everyone who wants to help can contribute their contributions accordingly.

help where it is used the most

The White Ring has proven for decades that it is an indispensable partner for crime victims. According to We are Magdeburg are still of great importance. Bodily harm and sexual offenses are the most common cases reaching the white ring. Volunteers do an incredible manner and gave almost 2,900 hours of support in 2022. The organization remains at the pulse of society and is looking for other members and supporters to help the needy victims out of necessity.

The support of the victims is more important today than ever, because even in our modern times there are many challenges that people look for. The donations that are provided for victim aid not only do good, but also offer hope and a perspective for those affected, who often do not know how to proceed. It is up to all of us to support and show this important work that nobody is alone.