20 minutes first aid training for refugees in Germany

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First aid courses for people with a migration background in Germany

It starts with a gesture and the simple question: What's wrong with you? For people who have just had an accident, who are injured or who are in an emergency situation, it is a question that calms them down. It is the certainty that they are not alone and that there is someone there who can support them and help them. First aid is necessary in many different situations - just as diverse as the people we meet every day. This makes it all the more important that many people have the most important skills and knowledge so that they can act immediately in an emergency. First aid is an international language that everyone can speak, that works without many words, but that must first be learned.

need

Further education and social participation for migrants in Germany.

activity

Volunteer helpers train migrants in first aid courses, provide them with further training and motivate them to also volunteer.

Measurable performance

Number of courses completed and qualifications of people to become certified first aiders.

Result

People with a migration background are trained in first aid and can use their foreign language skills in first aid situations.

Systemically relevant impact

The social participation of people with a migration background is improved and voluntary activities are strengthened.

background

Many people who had to leave their homeland because of war want to build a new life in Germany. But they often do not have the opportunity to find work immediately after their arrival. The reasons for this are varied: a lack of German language skills, requirements in the application process or the respective residence status. For example, people cannot take up any work in the first three months of their stay and for the time they are in an initial reception center (BMAS, 2019). This is a frustrating experience for many refugees, because they would also like to participate in social life. Volunteering can be an opportunity for people to get involved. In particular, the language skills of many refugees can often be a great advantage in first aid operations. Training as first responders can give refugees the opportunity to get involved for other people in emergency situations.

The good deed

Through your good deed, you enable people with refugee and migration experience to take part in a first aid course and further training as a trainer. First aid training offers a direct entry into the social sphere of society. Appreciation does not only come from a professional activity or a language course. Voluntary and social work also give people confirmation and valuable experiences. Being there for others, whether in an emergency situation or through voluntary work, is a highly valued asset in every society. It breaks down prejudices and promotes social cooperation. Your donation not only provides people with professional qualifications, but can also motivate them to get involved and make contact with new people.

AboutGermany

Berlin

Capital city

82,100,000

Population

46.136

Gross domestic product per capita per year

Rank 5 of 189

Human Development Index (Human Development Index)

With around 82 million people, Germany is the most populous country in Europe. 16 federal states with different traditions and histories contribute to the country's cultural diversity.

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