40 years of women strengthen women: WUPSI bus for equality on the go!

40 years of women strengthen women: WUPSI bus for equality on the go!

On March 25, 2025, the association “Women strengthen women” celebrates its 40th anniversary. This significant milestone is recognized by a special campaign by the WUPSI, the region's transport company. A WUPSI bus will be in the Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis for six months and will draw attention to the work of the association. Mayor Frank Stein took over the patronage for this project.

The association, which was founded in 1985, continues to actively campaign against violence against girls and women and fight for equality. The back of the bus is designed with information about the association to reach both passengers and drivers. A link and a QR code on the bus lead directly to the club's website. There you can find valuable information about the facilities for women's shelter, women's advice and girls' advice.

historical developments and milestones

The history of the association is long and shaped by numerous developments. The association "Women help women e.V." In 1985 of five committed women. Just a year later, in 1986, the women's center opened Hexkessel at Gartenstraße 5 in Bensberg with two employees. Further crucial steps followed: In 1991 a protective apartment was rented, which was converted into a women's shelter in 1992, which offered space for eight women with children.

Over the years, the association has learned numerous restructuring and renaming. The women's center was renamed in 1994 and received a new logo. Significant extensions took place in 2010, including the opening of a counseling center for girls between the ages of 12 and 27. This facility was financed by foundations and donations for three years and experienced an expansion of the women's shelter by several rooms and common rooms.

support and outlook

An outstanding feature of the current initiative is the connection between public transport and social engagement. The project aims to make violence public and improve living conditions for women and girls. The association's website also provides help offers and forwards them to corresponding facilities in emergencies.

The generation change in 2023, in which long -time board members retire and younger women move in, shows the dynamic change within the association. With these innovations, the commitment of the association for the rights and protection of women and girls will remain of great importance in the future.