Building Bridges: First Steps Toward an Inclusive Future

Through the Bridge, Not the Wall

Building Bridges:
First Steps Toward an Inclusive Future

Building a World Together

20 Years Refugee e.V. successfully launched the first steps of bringing youth together to build a better connected world and environment. Working with our partner, the Federal Program “Demokratie leben,” we created a welcoming space where everyone could connect. From the first moment, the room was full of positive energy and openness.

The main activity was a group project where young people, mostly from Eastern Europe, worked together to design their own fantasy world. It was more than just an activity. It became something truly special.

As they worked together, beautiful things started to happen. Language differences became less important. Quiet introductions turned into excited conversations. Individual ideas came together to create something bigger. The room filled with laughter, friendly discussions, and the joy of discovering new things together.

Watching these young people connect was wonderful. They experienced the power of teamwork, learned to listen to different ideas, and created something meaningful together. Their happiness was real and it spread to everyone in the room.

As they worked together,
beautiful things started to happen

Language differences
became less important

Individual ideas
came together to create something bigger

A Warm Welcome from Our Community

Mr. Karl Kolb, Mayor of Lautertal, joined us for the opening. His presence showed strong support for our work and made our whole community stronger. His warm welcome helped create the friendly atmosphere that made this day so meaningful.

A Moving Moment
for Families

Many parents watched from the side of the room. Several came to us later to share their feelings. They told us how meaningful it was to see their children so happy, so engaged, and making new friends so quickly.

One mother said she had not seen her daughter this excited about meeting new people in a long time. A father told us he was proud to see his son helping others in the group. These moments of real connection are what this project is all about.

The happiness and gratitude from parents showed us why this work is so important.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

This successful first step, supported by the Federal Program “Demokratie leben,” has made us more determined. We have seen that when young people have space to connect, create, and work together, wonderful things happen.

Our work with the “Inclusive Future for Children and Youth” project is guided by three important values:

HOPE

Every child should believe in a better tomorrow and see possibilities ahead.

FUTURE

We are not just working on today’s challenges. We are building strong communities for tomorrow.

DIGNITY

Every young person has value that must be recognized and respected.

These are not just words. They guide everything we do in every activity, every conversation, every decision. We work to create spaces where young people truly experience hope, dignity, and a future full of possibilities.

Join Us in Building This Future

Every child should feel they belong. Every young person should have chances to connect with others and be valued for who they are. This project is our way of making this happen in Lautertal.

We invite you to join us through participation, support, or by sharing our work with others. Together, we can build a community where every young person can grow and succeed.

When children find connection and joy, whole communities become stronger. That is the future we are building together.