Blue economy lab
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
«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.
KIBAHA BEEKEEPING TRAINING CENTER
The Kibaha Beekeeping Project in Tanzania, led by Ibrahim Hussein and supported by Weltweit and the Environmental Conservation Action, aims to harness the region’s rich biodiversity for sustainable economic growth. The project is establishing a Beekeeping Training Center funded by the BMZ Small Project Fund and the Ursula Merz Foundation, offering education and practical experience to new and experienced beekeepers. Through training, market access at trade expos, and environmental conservation efforts, the initiative seeks to increase local income, improve agricultural yields, and protect the Ruvu North Forest, promising a future of sustainable livelihoods and ecological resilience.