Neuwied is looking for help: Become part of the child -friendly future!

Neuwied is looking for help: Become part of the child -friendly future!

The city of Neuwied has successfully committed itself to the funding for child and youth promotion and was recently appointed the first “child-friendly municipality” in Rhineland-Palatinate. This award, which was made at the end of 2023, results from the ongoing efforts of the city administration to offer children a safe and opportunities that are suitable for opportunities. As part of these efforts, the municipal children's and youth office (Kijub) is now looking for reinforcements from a voluntary social year (FSJ). NR-KURIER reports that the city organizes numerous leisure activities to offer young people a wide range of activities.

The position as FSJ “Lerer or FSJ” LER offers interested parties the opportunity to actively participate in the Kijub team. The tasks include working in various holiday and leisure activities as well as support services in administration, such as purchases and transport trips. The volunteers receive valuable insights into social pedagogical work and can bring their creative ideas into the team. The prerequisite for the application is the age of majority and a valid driver's license. Interested parties can contact the earliest possible date on April 1 on the phone number 02631/802 170 or by email to kijub@neuwied.de with Kijub head Jürgen Gügel. Further information is online at www.neuwied.de/stadtleben/kinder-jugend

child -friendly development in Germany

The program for award as a "child -friendly municipality" is based on the international standards of UNICEF and supports municipalities in Germany to improve their offers and planning in the sense of child rights. The portal describes child-friendly municipalities that municipalities that are striving to go through this award go through an individual program that includes the development of a binding action plan.

A crucial point in this process is the inclusion of children and adolescents who are considered key factors for child -friendly development and a high attractiveness of the location. Many cities and municipalities have already started initiatives to improve the framework conditions for child development. The sponsors, German Children's Aids and Unicef ​​Germany, offer extensive resources and support offers to successfully implement the goals of the program.

accompanying support and networks

The program extends over a period of four years, in which the municipality is continuously accompanied. As explained on the website , this process includes various components, including the evaluation of questionnaires and the creation of recommendations for the action plan, accompanied by experts. Such measures ensure that the standards of the award are met.

The city of Neuwied and other municipalities have the opportunity to fortify yourself through the support of an interdisciplinary team, network meetings and workshops. The integration of municipal actors and a broad participation process guarantee the quality and sustainability of child -friendly development. The seal obtained can also be used for marketing and the acquisition of sponsors to further expand the offers and to improve the quality of life for children.