Stadtteilzentrum in Altona
HausDrei e.V. is a socio-cultural center in Altona-Altstadt that has been promoting cultural and social offerings since 1982. With events, open workshops, and a Repair Café, it strengthens community and advocates for tolerance, respect, and sustainable integration.
HausDrei e.V. – Stadtteilkulturzentrum in Altona-Altstadt
editHausDrei e.V. is a socio-cultural center and a central point of contact in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg. Founded in 1982, the association has its roots in the social movements of the 1960s and 1970s and emerged from the initiative "Aktive Freizeitgestaltung Altona," which was launched in 1974. The goal of sustainably improving the quality of life for people in Altona-Altstadt remains relevant to this day.
Key Products and Services
editHausDrei offers a wide range of programs that enrich the cultural and social life in the district. The main offerings include:
- Cultural Events: International Festival of Street Arts STAMP, Hamburger Comedy Pokal, Hamburger Mädchenspektakel, and various other cultural events[1][4][5].
- Open Workshops: Here, people can implement their own ideas and projects under guidance or independently and promote their craft skills[4].
- Leisure and Cultural Offers: Open Saturday climbing at the bunker in August-Lütgens-Park, flea markets, children's cinema, and various other offerings for children and young people[1][4][5].
- Repair Café: Regular meetings where neighbors can have repairable items fixed for free by volunteer repair experts[1][4].
- Catering and Small Arts Stage: A gastronomic meeting point that serves as a communicative interface for the artist scene and the neighborhood[4].
Main Mission and Values
editHausDrei sees itself as a point of contact and communicative interface in the district, aiming to promote social interaction across social and cultural differences. The core values of the house are TOLERANCE and RESPECT. It advocates for MULTICULTURAL COEXISTENCE, the RIGHT OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO EDUCATION, SELF-DETERMINATION, PARTICIPATION, and CREATIVE INDIVIDUALITY[4][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editHausDrei is involved in various sustainable initiatives:
- Barrier-Free Infrastructure: An external elevator makes the rooms of the house, including the large hall and workshops, accessible for people with disabilities[1].
- Environmental Awareness: The Repair Café promotes a culture of repair, thus reducing waste and resource consumption[1].
- Social Integration: HausDrei provides children and young people with low-threshold access to leisure, cultural, and counseling services and supports neighborhood assistance through counseling and space allocation[2][3][4].
Additional Information
editHausDrei is a provider of free youth welfare and works closely with the schools in the district. It promotes outreach youth social work and offers open meetings, projects, and workshops for children and young people. The catering of the house, the "Café Sein.", serves as another communicative meeting point for the community[1][3][4].
HausDrei is a vibrant place that emphasizes solidarity, tolerance, and respect, creating a space where everyone can feel accepted and respected. It is a central part of the cultural and social life in Altona-Altstadt and continuously strives to improve the quality of life for the people in the district.