Kurswechsel
Kurswechsel Hamburg supports people in exiting extreme right ideologies. The initiative offers free consultations, seminars, and workshops to promote a democratic culture. It works interdisciplinary and values confidentiality and voluntariness.
About Kurswechsel Hamburg
editKurswechsel Hamburg is an initiative of the Christian Youth Village Works of Germany e.V. (CJD) based in Hamburg. The project is funded as part of the federal program "Living Democracy! Actively against Right-Wing Extremism, Violence, and Misanthropy" by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. Additionally, it receives support from the state program "Hamburg – City with Courage" of the Hamburg Social Authority as well as in parts from the Hamburg Justice Authority.
Our Mission and Values
editKurswechsel Hamburg is dedicated to supporting individuals in distancing themselves from extreme right-wing attitudes and exiting corresponding contexts. Our work is based on an interdisciplinary approach that is socially oriented and systemic. We place great importance on voluntariness, confidentiality, and the free provision of our counseling and support services.
Services
editWe offer comprehensive support for individuals who wish to distance themselves from extreme right-wing ideologies. This includes personal counseling, anonymous online counseling, and the organization of seminars, workshops, and further training. These services are aimed not only at those affected but also at professionals, relatives, and caregivers who are confronted with extreme right-wing attitudes in their environment.
Education and Counseling
editAn essential part of our work is educational and counseling activities. We offer lectures and higher education courses that deal with the pedagogical handling of extreme right-wing attitudes. Our new brochure "Changing Course Together" provides background knowledge and recommendations for multipliers from the fields of social work, political education, and schools.
Sustainability and Collaboration
editKurswechsel Hamburg is committed to promoting a democratic culture and preventing right-wing extremism. We work closely with other counseling centers and are a member of various networks to ensure professional exchange and adherence to quality standards. Our counseling services are GDPR-compliant and ensure the protection of our clients' personal data.
Kurswechsel Hamburg stands for an open, tolerant, and democratic society and actively advocates for the support of individuals who wish to break away from extreme right-wing ideologies.