Projects

BLUE-ECONOMY-LAB is an Erasmus project involving organizations from Colombia, Chile, Germany, and Spain to strengthen the maritime sector in Latin America, particularly in Colombia and Chile. The focus is on new curricula, practical training, and close collaboration between educational institutions, businesses, and local communities. The goal is to promote sustainable fishing, coastal management, and other “Blue Jobs,” with a special emphasis on gender equality and respectful use of marine resources.

“Pathways to Joyful Integration” is a mentorship-based initiative led by integrated Afghan diaspora members to support newly arrived Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Germany. The project accelerates the integration process, reducing the time it takes for refugees to enter the job market from 5–7 years to approximately 2 years. Through a community-driven approach, it addresses key challenges such as stress, cultural shock, language barriers, and mistrust in public institutions, fostering smoother and more positive integration experiences.

Focusing on tailored support, the project identifies individual needs, delivers targeted training and workshops, and creates personalized integration roadmaps for each participant. By empowering refugees to overcome obstacles and unlock their potential, the initiative transforms the traditionally difficult, often painful, and costly integration process into a faster, more joyful journey, highlighting refugees as valuable contributors to German society.

The GAERS project aims to train smallholder farmers in Sokoto State, Nigeria, in the development and use of natural fertilisers. In thisregion over 87.73% of the population lives below the poverty line and agriculture is affected by high production costs and insufficient government support. Ten selected farmers (five men and five women) are to learn how to produce natural fertilisers and pesticides from local resources. They will be supported by volunteers, who will disseminate the knowledge in the region. The aim is to reduce dependence on expensive chemical fertilisers, increase soil fertility and thus improve yields. The farmers learn how to use microorganisms and biological methods to improve the soil through online and face-to-face training. The project, which is to be financed with just €1,000, promotes sustainable agriculture, reduces environmental damage and aims to improve food security in the long term.