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Honoring the Legacy of Friedrich Magirius: A Lifelong Advocate for Reconciliation and Humanity

It was with great sadness and sorrow that we learned of the news of the death of Mr. Friedrich Magirius. Mr. Magirius was long-time chairman of the council of our IB Foundation IB Polska in Poland, pastor of the Protestant Church, outstanding theologian, activist for the reconciliation of peoples and long-time friend of Krakow, an honorary citizen…

The City Krakow Launches Innovative Social Rental Agency: Supporting Housing Needs

The City of Krakow has introduced an innovative housing initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of professionally active residents who are not eligible for social housing assistance.  The Social Rental Agency (SAN), operated by the IB Polska Foundation, is now recruiting participants interested in taking advantage of its housing offer.…

The IB Polska Education and Support Center in Nowa Huta Turns 2: Marking Two Years of Learning and Support 

Last week, we celebrated a very special milestone – the 2nd birthday of the IB Poland Education and Support Center in Nowa Huta! 

Two years ago, our journey at Górali 24 began, a journey full of diverse activities, courses, workshops, and wide-ranging support: legal, professional, psychological, and informational. But above all, it has been two…

"Democracy Needs Courage!": 3rd Congress of the Internationaler Bund (IB) presented new perspectives on social conflicts

Berlin/Frankfurt am Main, September 17, 2025. “Democracy needs courage!”, this was the message of the 3rd IB Congress entitled “Together! For Diversity, Participation, and Democracy.” Last weekend, the hybrid event organized by the independent provider of youth, social, and educational services brought together experts from practice, academia,…

Launch of the Carpentry Workbook: A Milestone for Rwanda’s Wood Sector

On September 2nd, 2025, Rwanda’s wood sector celebrated a historic achievement with the launch of the bilingual Carpentry Workbook, developed in the past 2,5 years by proWOOD/ proWOOD+ in collaboration with Rubengera TSS, RTB, RP, RWVCA and STECOMA.

Pure Nature - The IB Adventure Playground in the Heart of Frankfurt: More space for children to play and explore

 

Wood, fire, and bridge building: what sounds like adventure is part of the educational concept of the IB Adventure Playground on Kiefernstraße in Frankfurt am Main. At this open leisure facility run by the Internationaler Bund (IB), children aged 6 to 12 can play and explore in nature all year round, always under educational supervision.

Welcoming Skilled Professionals: Language, Career, and New Beginnings

 

At the Internationaler Bund (IB), we believe that welcoming skilled professionals to Germany is about more than securing good living conditions,  it’s about ensuring a smooth, friendly, and well-supported integration process.

As part of our support program, two of our candidates, Gözde Dönge and Bilal Bayka, are now in the final stages of their…

Empowering Egypt’s Solar Future: Skills4Trends and the Path to Renewable Energy

 

The Skills4Trends project in Egypt has played a key role in strengthening professional capacities while actively supporting the country’s transition towards renewable energy. One of the program’s beneficiaries, Mechanical Engineer Eng. Asmaa Abdou, recently appeared on the “Evening Talk” TV program to share her insights on the growing…

Strengthening TVET through International Cooperation: A Mission to Egypt under the “Skills4Trends” Project

 

In June 2025, within the framework of the “Skills for Trends” project, an expert engaged in the project carried out an official short-term mission to Egypt, where they met with cooperation partners involved in its implementation.

Milestone for IBETH: Nurses Receive Assessment Notices

Twelve nurses in Turkey who have secured employment at German clinics have now received their official assessment notices, an important milestone on their journey toward working in the German healthcare system.