We don’t just want to offer programmes that others can consume off. In fact, we want to walk alongside children, young people and adults through the encouraging process of self-empowerment. That means that we want to find ways with them in which they can shape their own lives and can positively influence their living environment.

The Datzeberg is the “neighborhood of our hearts.” We intentionally seek close connection with the everyday lives of the people here and are committed to creating hopeful life perspectives. We promote a respectful view of the neighborhood and aim to strengthen a positive Datzeberg identity.

Our volunteers have been the backbone to our work from the very beginning. We work with around 50 people on average. Some sporadic, the majority regulars. That makes us very happy and we do not take them for granted. Therefore it is all the more important for us to live a positive and appreciative employee culture. We hope that our volunteers can preferably work in their core competencies. To make this possible, it is an important part of our work for our employees to release our volunteers and to do the important behind-the-scenes work.

We are neither lone-wolves nor all-rounders. Therefore we partner with others to compile resources and make a positive impact in our neighbourhood. We’ll gladly work with religious or local partners and of course, with the residents of the Datzeberg.