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IB calls on the Federal Government to make a clear commitment to inclusive support for young people

Frankfurt am Main, 23 April 2026. The Internationaler Bund (IB) strongly protests against the proposed blanket cuts in the area of Child and Youth Welfare (KJH) and Integration Assistance (EGH) that are currently being discussed. It is unacceptable that, isolated from the professional public, a working group consisting of the federal government,…

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Cutting Investment in Education Costs the Future: Internationaler Bund Calls for Increased Investment

The Internationaler Bund (IB) is sending a signal in April with several actions for more investment in education. Under the motto “An Bildung sparen kostet Zukunft” the non-profit organization is drawing attention to this topic.

At the Future Day of the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) on 15 April in Berlin, the IB…

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“International volunteer services promote global understanding – and we urgently need them!”

The Internationaler Bund (IB) criticizes the termination of the federal program “kulturweit” as well as the cuts to the international volunteer service “weltwärts.” The latter is offered by the independent provider of youth, social, and educational work itself.

People between the ages of 18 and 26 can complete a voluntary social year abroad…

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Four Years of War: The IB Emphasizes the Continuation of its Support for Ukraine

A new aid initiative by the Internationaler Bund (IB) is intended to support people in Ukraine who, due to Russian attacks, often have no heating or cooking facilities for many days.

The Internationaler Bund (IB) emphasizes its continued support for Ukraine on February 24. It marks the fourth anniversary of the Russian attack on the neighboring…

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OECD: “Migration alone is not enough” – employers play a central role in integration

By 2028, the German economy will be short of around 768,000 skilled workers, and the pressure to act is high. To ensure a sustainable supply of skilled workers, immigration alone is not sufficient. T
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“For many people, we are the only social point of contact.”: The Multigenerational House of the IB
More and more people in Germany feel lonely. This is a societal risk factor that the Federal Government has also recognized. Anyone who believes that loneliness mainly affects older people is mistaken. Especially those under 30 are affected – as an analysis by the Federal Institute for Population Research shows.
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Helping Foreign Care Workers Feel at Home in Germany: The IB offers a free intercultural training program

The Internationaler Bund (IB) is now providing a free intercultural online training program for migrant care workers. The program is called WeCare4You and is specifically designed for people who come to Germany from abroad to work in the care sector.
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Warm in Winter. The IB provides protection from the cold for homeless people in Berlin
The Berlin Cold Weather Aid (Kältehilfe) of the Internationaler Bund (IB) has been open again for homeless people since October 1. At Kurmärkische Straße 1–3 in the Schöneberg district, 30 sleeping places are available every day from 6:00 p.m. in the evening until 8:00 a.m. the next day.
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IBETH Transition to Turkish ownership: Partnership with IB continues
Since 2021, Ms. Leila Jenny Becker (IB) and Ms. Eda Nur Gencer (IBETH) have jointly managed the company. Following the transfer, Ms. Gencer will continue to lead IBETH’s operations as a Turkish partner.
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Digitalization of Services: Bringing the IB’s Educational Expertise into the Digital Space
Digitalization is becoming increasingly important within the Internationaler Bund (IB). As one of Germany’s long-standing providers of education and social services, we are now gradually transferring our experience into digital and hybrid learning formats.
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