First Meeting with Water4Ukraine: Working Together for More Targeted Aid to Ukraine
On September 14, an initial meeting to get acquainted and discuss potential cooperation with Water4Ukraine took place at our AVP office in Düsseldorf. AVP Managing Director Sergej Aruin welcomed Elmar Thyen, Chairman of the Board of Water4Ukraine, and Dr. Nataliia Velychko, Project Manager Ukraine at NRW.Global Business. The meeting focused on the work of our […]
Fake News, Real Consequences: Sicher engagiert Shares Its Expertise
On September 10, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Sicher engagiert and the EAF Berlin will support women politicians in dealing with disinformation. The free workshop, including an end-of-day quiz, will take place online. Registration is available here. Fake quotes, manipulated images, and deepfake videos have long become effective tools for publicly discrediting women politicians. Together […]
September 1, 2026: Solidarity Event Organized by UkraineHilfe Düsseldorf
On September 1, 2026, the first day of the new school year in North Rhine-Westphalia and Ukraine, a solidarity event for Ukrainian schoolchildren was held at the marketplace in front of Düsseldorf City Hall. The event also commemorated the fourth anniversary of the signing of the city partnership between Düsseldorf and Chernivtsi. In the heart […]
Visit of U.S. Consul General Preeti V. Shah to UkraineHilfe Düsseldorf
During the summer holidays, UkraineHilfe Düsseldorf focused on a school furniture initiative. Together with the Office for Schools and Education of the City of Düsseldorf, we were able to collect school furniture from 35 Düsseldorf primary schools and organize its transportation to six regions of Ukraine. Following the successful completion of this major humanitarian initiative, […]
Sicher engagiert at the Democracy Festival
The project “Sicher engagiert – Strengthening Digital Democracy in Politics and Volunteering” took part in the “LAUT UND KLAR” festival organized by the State Agency for Media of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesanstalt für Medien NRW) in Düsseldorf. The one-day festival brought together media professionals, content creators, and representatives of civil society to discuss how media can […]
Standing Up Against Online Hate and Harassment
Democracy depends on civic engagement. At the same time, online hate and harassment targeting volunteers and elected representatives continue to increase. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and others play a central role in this development. Are you involved in local politics or volunteering and would like to learn how to make your social media presence […]
AwareNet Develops SAMM: A Digital Monitoring Tool for Relevant Online Discussions
AwareNet is currently developing SAMM (Social Automated Media Monitoring), a digital tool designed to help professionals identify, assess, and systematically process relevant public posts and comments on social media platforms more efficiently. The tool focuses on issues such as polarization, anti-democratic narratives, group-based discrimination, disinformation, and potential support needs. SAMM collects selected publicly available content, […]
Three AI-Powered Risk Dialogue Trainers for Extremist Online Communication
Joachim, Suhaib, and Amir are three AI-powered training tools designed for professionals working in prevention, streetwork, civic education, and educational settings. The applications simulate realistic, emotionally charged online conversations, allowing users to practice handling challenging communication scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. Each trainer represents a different conversation dynamic: Joachim simulates a person with […]
Educational Professionals Support Swimming Pools During the Summer
This summer, our educational professionals from AVP e.V. are once again working at various swimming pools as part of a special assignment. Their support helps ensure that visitors can enjoy the summer safely and in a relaxed atmosphere. Through their presence, our staff make an important contribution to safety, support, and respectful interaction at the […]
Sicher engagiert Joins the Federal Network for Civil Courage
The project Sicher engagiert – Strengthening Digital Democracy in Politics and Volunteering has officially become a member of the Federal Network for Civil Courage. The network is a nationwide alliance of associations, foundations, organizations, institutions, trainers, and individuals committed to promoting a respectful society and encouraging civil courage. By joining the Federal Network for Civil […]
