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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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Thiemo Fojkar Re-elected as BBB Chairman: BBB Prepares for Future Challenges
At its General Assembly on November 6, 2025, held at the Representation of the State of Bremen in Berlin, the members of the Bundesverband der Träger beruflicher Bildung (BBB – Federal Association of Providers of Vocational Education and Training) elected a new Board of Directors.
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Building Inclusive Workplaces in Egypt: The MAKANAK Initiative
The MAKANAK Initiative, part of the Skills4Trends Project implemented by the Internationaler Bund (IB), is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Egypt’s workplaces. Through a Training of Trainers (ToT) program, selected HR managers are equipped to deliver DEI sessions to management, employees, and recruiters, helping organizations…
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Together for a Sustainable Future: 80 Years of the UN and the Contribution of the IB to the 2030 Agenda
Quality education and reduced inequalities are just two of the 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which the Internationaler Bund (IB) is also committed to achieving.
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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…

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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.…

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