Frei-Zeit-Haus Weißensee
FreiZeitHaus e.V. is a central anchor for community work in Berlin-Weißensee. The association promotes community, tolerance, and civic engagement through a variety of offerings for all generations. It actively advocates for inclusion and sustainable development in the neighborhood.
FreiZeitHaus e.V. - A Community for the District
editThe FreiZeitHaus e.V., founded in 1990, is a central anchor for community-oriented district work in Berlin-Weißensee. The heart of the association is the district center at Pistoriusstraße 23, a former casino wing of the community sports and festival hall, which was preserved after World War II and served as a kindergarten until 1988.
Key Products and Services
edit- Neighborhood Meetings and District Centers: The association operates several locations, including the district center Weißensee, the neighborhood meeting "Altes Waschhaus," the family center, the neighborhood meeting on Seefelder Straße, and others that serve as meeting places for people of all generations. Here, courses and groups in the areas of movement, music, and creativity take place[1][2].
- Family and Youth Areas: There are special offerings for families, children, and young people, including children's and family breakfasts, movement activities for seniors, as well as a language café and other cultural and educational activities[1][2].
- Civic Engagement and Self-Help: The association promotes civic engagement and provides spaces for self-organization and structures for self-help. This also includes support for initiatives and ideas from the community[1][2].
Mission and Values
editThe work of the FreiZeitHaus e.V. is characterized by social willingness to help and humanitarian responsibility. The association is committed to improving the quality of life and living conditions in the district and actively works against isolation and loneliness. Democratic principles such as equal opportunities and solidarity are central values of the association. Tolerance, openness, mindfulness, respect, and diversity shape the actions of the FreiZeitHaus e.V.[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe association is engaged in various sustainable initiatives:
- District Work and Community Promotion: By creating meeting spaces and promoting interaction between different generations and people from diverse backgrounds, the community in the district is strengthened[1][2].
- Anti-Discrimination and Inclusion: The association actively positions itself against exclusion and discrimination and does not provide space for anti-democratic, sexist, anti-Semitic, racist, and other inhumane groups and events[1].
- International Cooperation: The exchange with international partners, such as the visit of social workers from southern France, promotes cultural and social exchange and the further development of district work[3].
Current Activities and Events
editThe FreiZeitHaus e.V. offers a wide range of events and activities, including summer holiday programs for children, neighborhood cafés, open barbecue evenings in the garden, mosaic workshops, and musical offerings. Regular member meetings and participation in local projects ensure the continuous development and involvement of the community[1][3].
The FreiZeitHaus e.V. is a vibrant example of the importance of community-oriented work and civic engagement that positively shapes and promotes coexistence in a district.