Internationaler Bund (IB) Südwest
The IB Südwest gGmbH is a leading provider of social and education-oriented services. With a wide range of integration assistance to vocational education, it is committed to social justice and participation. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of its mission.
IB Südwest gGmbH: A Beacon of Social and Educational Work
editThe IB Südwest gGmbH is one of the largest subsidiaries of the Internationaler Bund (IB), a free provider of youth, social, and educational work. With a comprehensive network of educational offerings, housing, counseling, and care forms, the IB Südwest gGmbH connects social work and vocational education in a way that places the individual needs of people at the center.
Key Products and Services
editThe IB Südwest gGmbH offers a wide range of services that extend across various areas:
- Offers for People with Disabilities: Support and integration of people with disabilities into various areas of life.
- Vocational Education: Vocational preparation, vocational training, professional rehabilitation, and further education.
- Educational Assistance and Youth Social Work: Support for children, adolescents, and families through various social and educational offerings.
- Migration and Refugee Assistance: Integration courses, language instruction, and other support services for migrants and refugees.
- Child Promotion and Care: Daycare centers, all-day care at schools, and open child and youth work.
- Homeless Assistance: Shelters and support services for homeless individuals.
- School Social Work and Support: Social pedagogical support and care at schools and vocational schools[1][4][5].
Mission and Values
editThe IB Südwest gGmbH is characterized by a strong commitment to social justice and societal participation. Its mission is to strengthen humanity and promote an open, colorful, and inclusive society. Central values are diversity, tolerance, and social participation. The organization does not question the life plans or confessions of individuals and provides valuable orientation and support in life[3][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe IB Südwest gGmbH actively advocates for sustainability and social responsibility:
- Promotion of Diversity: The organization supports the goals of Aktion Mensch and has received the Aktion Mensch seal for its commitment.
- Inclusive Personnel Strategies: With the project "Kolibri," innovative strategies for recruiting and integrating new employees, particularly from groups such as newly arrived individuals, volunteers, and people with disabilities, are being implemented[2].
- Cooperations and Networks: The IB Südwest gGmbH works closely with schools, cooperation partners, associations, and universities to leverage synergetic effects and reduce administrative burdens[3].
Current Initiatives
editThe IB Südwest gGmbH is constantly striving to adapt its offerings and services to societal challenges. Current initiatives include the development of digital mediation platforms, the flexibilization and digitization of administrative processes, and the creation of innovative further education models. Additionally, political education and open child and youth work are continuously being expanded[1][2][4].
The IB Südwest gGmbH is a vibrant example of how social work and vocational education can be interconnected to create a better future for all. With its comprehensive commitment and innovative approaches, the organization significantly contributes to improving the living conditions of people in the regions of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.internationaler-bund.de/standort/211216
- 2 - https://www.bagfw-esf.de/projekte/2-aufruf/ib-suedwest-ggmbh
- 3 - https://ib-suedwest.de/ib-suedwest-entdecken/unsere-philosophie
- 4 - https://ib-suedwest.de/ib-suedwest-entdecken/wir-ueber-uns
- 5 - https://www.internationaler-bund.de/standort/211230