In Bad Hersfeld, Germany, the first formal meeting of the TECHO Team took place on January 25 and 26. Twelve students with a strong commitment to social causes joined forces to establish and legally incorporate this NGO in Germany.
Inspired by their volunteer experiences in various Latin American countries, these twelve students came together to support the fight against social injustice and poverty from Europe.
In Germany, the association has set three main objectives:
The first of these involves raising funds to support the development of social projects in Latin America and, in this way, contribute to improving the living conditions of millions of families currently living in extreme poverty.
TECHO second main objective TECHO to raise awareness and foster social engagement in Germany through publications and events that shed light on the reality of life in Latin American countries. Since the eradication of poverty is a dream that cannot be realized with the participation of just a few people, one of TECHO main objectives TECHO to train and recruit volunteers throughout Germany.
Based on the above, TECHO support, from Germany, the various TECHO teams TECHO Latin America in implementing social projects—such as the construction of emergency housing—as well as community development programs carried out in different communities. In this way, it is possible to generate concrete solutions to poverty that promote long-term, sustainable community development.
The name of the association, “Gemeinsam TECHO .V.,” highlights the importance of teamwork among volunteers and residents of the settlements. This collaboration is the key to the success of TECHO working model. It also underscores the transparency in working with the various TECHO teams TECHO Latin America.
During the Techo meeting Techo Germany, the members of the organization's administrative team were elected: Jakob Walenda as director, and Helen Deacon and Wolfgang Mauer as deputy directors.
Similarly, the Techo team consists of a group of coordinators for each of the following areas: Fundraising: Wolfang Mauer, Frederik Kampe, Emil Schneider; Volunteering: Timo Kolbenschlag, Christoph Tries; Communications: Helen Deacon, Angélica Serrano, NicoVoßkuhl. The association’s important decisions are made by the administrative team and the group of coordinators.
In addition to the team's structure, topics such as the Association's working model, vision, and mission were also discussed during the meeting. Likewise, the main objectives and goals for 2014 were agreed upon.
All members of the “Gemeinsam Techoteam are starting the year highly motivated and ready to work together with the various organizations and volunteers who want to support this great goal: “Together for a world without poverty.”
If you'd like to support us, please feel free to email us attecho The first official TECHO in Germany took place in Bad Hersfeld on January 25–26, 2014. Twelve dedicated students came together to found the NGO here in Germany.
Inspired by the experiences that the association’s members have TECHO with TECHO in various Latin American countries, they have joined forces to support the fight against social injustice and extreme poverty from Europe as well.
In Germany, the association has three primary goals:
First, the goal is to use the funds raised to support TECHOs' social projects in Latin America and thereby improve the living conditions of millions of families living below the poverty line in Latin America.
On the other hand, the goal is to raise awareness about poverty in Latin America through public outreach as well as by organizing and hosting events. This cannot be achieved by just a few people, which is why another goal is to build a steadily growing base of volunteers throughout Germany who will work together to address these issues.
TECHO therefore support the work of its Latin American partners from Germany, which is characterized by the construction of emergency shelters and the implementation of social integration programs in poor neighborhoods. The goal is to initiate a sustainable development process within these neighborhoods.
The association’s name, “Gemeinsam TECHO .V.,” emphasizes the importance of collaboration between volunteers and people living in extreme poverty. This joint effort demonstrates why TECHO has been TECHO successful and will continue to be so. It also underscores the importance of transparent collaboration with the TECHO organizations in Latin America.
The founding of the association “Gemeinsam TECHO . TECHO .” marked the second major development in Europe, following the opening of an office in London in 2013. There, too, the goal is to support TECHO in Latin America.
In addition to founding the association, the Germany Executive Board—comprising Jakub Walenda (Chair), Helen Deacon, and Wolfgang Mauer (Vice Chairs)—was elected at the meeting.
The team also has a coordinating committee comprising representatives from the areas of fundraising (Wolfgang Mauer, Frederik Kampe, Emil Schneider), volunteers (Timo Kolbenschlag, Christoph Tries), communications (Helen Deacon, Angélica Serrano, NicoVoßkuhl), and administration and international networking (Jakub Walenda). The committee makes the most important decisions collectively.
In addition to personnel and structural decisions, the meeting also included a discussion of the association’s operating procedures, vision, and future. Finally, the participants agreed on the most important goals for 2014.
The entire organization is entering the current year with great enthusiasm and, together with its partners, sponsors, and supporters, is committed to pursuing a common goal: “Gemeinsam für eine Welt ohne Armut—Together for a poverty-free world—Juntos por un mundo sin pobreza.”
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