Voluntary integration: Halle relies on refugees as a city designer!

Voluntary integration: Halle relies on refugees as a city designer!

The integration of refugees has become more important in recent years, and new approaches can bring a breath of fresh air. A current example from Halle shows what pragmatic solutions can look like. The FDP city council group has presented an interesting model that is based on successful projects in the Saalekreis. This aims to voluntarily get involved in non -profit activities such as park care or support with the board. Andreas Silbersack, chairman of the FDP parliamentary group, emphasizes: "Work is a key to integration." Due to these measures, refugees could not only gain valuable everyday structure and language skills, but also actively contribute to improving their environment.

A point that is important in this discussion: The city of Halle would be relieved by these voluntary engagements without new financial resources being necessary. Instead, the FDP relies on the intelligent use of existing resources and the existing structures, such as the task force "Order & Cleanliness", in which voluntarily committed refugees are already working. The city councilor Tim Kehrwieder emphasizes that integration begins in everyday life and does not require compulsory measures. Rather, an invitation to participate and participation should be given with this approach.

successful examples in the Saalekreis

in the Saalekreis, where similar projects are already running successfully, refugees are experienced in various areas. There, volunteer refugees are involved in cleaning paths and parks as well as in charitable institutions. The network for migration and integration in the Saalekreis acts as a platform for actors who are committed to the integration of migrants. This cooperation is understood as an opportunity to use the diverse skills of the immigrants and to strengthen the coexistence between locals and migrants.

The network offers a consulting and information platform that enables everyone to participate. It is based on the state integration concept of 2021 and promotes tolerance and appreciation of cultural diversity, an important prerequisite for a harmonious living together

integration as an opportunity

The challenges with which refugees are confronted in a new country are diverse. You not only have to get used to new processes and behaviors, but also often deal with worries and fears of the population. Trust in public bodies is therefore essential. Positive social and economic changes can be caused by well -supported protection seekers who are able to return society more than invested in their integration. This underlines the importance of information and participation in the integration process-topics that also have a high priority with UN refugee aid.

Especially for unaccompanied minor refugees, special support is necessary because they often feel alone and overwhelmed. A common understanding that both the fears of the population and the needs of the refugees seriously is of crucial importance for a successful integration.

In summary, it can be said that it is time to pick up meaningful and voluntary integration models such as those of the FDP in Halle. The approaches that have already been tested in the Saalekreis offer valuable insights and can not only benefit the refugees, but also to the entire society.