Market of possibilities: 250 visitors discover integration opportunities!

Market of possibilities: 250 visitors discover integration opportunities!

Around 250 visitors came to the “Market of Possibilities” in Wilhelmshaven, an event that devoted themselves entirely to the needs of people with a migration background. The aim of this fair was to provide information about local offers, advice centers and professional perspectives. The first city councilor Armin Schönfelder opened the event and emphasized how important participation and equal opportunities are for successful integration. The fair was organized by Michelle Thaden and Pascal Mair from Querrum GmbH, which thus make a significant contribution to promoting integration.

The great interest in the fair shows that it is important to the people in Wilhelmshaven to actively inform themselves and to expand their perspectives. At various stands, visitors could not only collect information material, but also to talk directly to representatives of institutions and clubs. Michelle Thaden emphasized that such low -threshold offers for the city society are of great relevance and that the integration offer should become an integral part of the integration. During the talks it became clear how important it is to provide concrete help for integration.

integration and support in Germany

Integration funding has a long history in Germany. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) celebrates 20 years of its integration funding this year. With the entry into force of the Immigration Act on January 1, 2005, a new course was taken, which developed integration policy reformed and systematically developed funding offers. This includes a variety of integration courses that not only teach the German language, but also convey information about entry, search for apartments and life in Germany. [BAMF] reports that these offers are particularly important for migrants.

Both European and national funding support integration projects. Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) promote measures to integrate third-country nationals and to strengthen social relationships. These funds are essential to master both economic and social challenges.

joint efforts for a better future

As part of these initiatives, it is important to focus on special projects such as the "Win-Win-through cooperation for integration" programs. These are aimed at young men with a migration background and aim to facilitate access to education and employment. Such programs show how extensive support perspectives for people with immigration history are and that there are numerous approaches to start a new life in this country.

The “Market of Possibilities” as a model of success is another step in the right direction and illustrates that the merging of resources and information makes a difference. It remains to be hoped that Wilhelmshaven will remain on the right course with such initiatives in order to offer every person a fair chance of participation.

The need for such initiatives will continue to exist in the future, because integration is an ongoing process that requires the support of the entire society. Interested parties can find more information on special funding programs and integration courses on the BAMF website, which [BAMF] supports further advisory services.

For those who are interested in funding opportunities, the Federal Center for Political Education on its website provides a lot of information that can help to identify and actively contribute suitable projects.