Akademie 2. Lebenshälfte

The Akademie 2. Lebenshälfte im Land Brandenburg e.V. is a non-profit association, founded in 1994, with the aim of promoting equal opportunities and the active participation of older people in society. The association operates statewide and has established itself as an important partner in shaping demographic change in Brandenburg.

• Educational Offers: The Akademie offers a wide range of educational events that include general, cultural, vocational, and political education. Approximately 12,000 participants take part in these events each year[5].
• Volunteering and Engagement: Through regional volunteer exchanges and initiatives, the Akademie promotes the voluntary engagement of older people and offers projects and associations where volunteers are sought[2][4].
• Social Communication and Networking: The Akademie operates several contact points where older people can educate themselves, engage, and network. These points serve social communication and the bundling of life experiences and knowledge of older generations[1][2].

The main mission of the Akademie 2. Lebenshälfte is to utilize and strengthen the potentials of older people to create a society for every age. The association represents the values of self-determination, participation, and solidarity between generations. It supports the EU's goal of creating an inclusive and age-friendly society[1][2].

• Demographic Change: The Akademie actively works on shaping demographic change in the regions of Brandenburg. It develops sustainable models and initiatives to preserve and strengthen the potentials of older people[2].
• Digital Opportunities: The Akademie promotes the use of digital opportunities for older people to enhance their participation and self-determination[2].
• Health and Environment: Through events and projects such as the "Cultural Walk" and the seminar "Aging Healthily in an Intact Environment," the Akademie advocates for the health and well-being of older people[4].
• Care and Support: In cooperation with other organizations, such as the Competence Center for Dementia, the Akademie offers seminars and support services for relatives of people with dementia[4].

The Akademie 2. Lebenshälfte im Land Brandenburg e.V. is a central actor in promoting equal opportunities and the active participation of older people. Through its diverse educational offerings, volunteer initiatives, and social projects, the Akademie significantly contributes to shaping an age-friendly and supportive society.

• 1 - https://kultur.teltow.de/freizeit/senioren/akademie-2-lebenshaelfte.html
• 2 - https://www.kleinmachnow.de/Familie-Bildung/Senioren/Akademie-2-Lebensh%C3%A4lfte/
• 3 - https://akademie2.lebenshaelfte.de/ueber-uns/der-verein
• 4 - https://akademie2.lebenshaelfte.de/kontaktstellen/teltow-kleinmachnow-stahnsdorf
• 5 - https://akademie2.lebenshaelfte.de