KIDS & CO e.V. Berlin

About Us

KIDS & CO e.V. is a non-profit organization based in Berlin Marzahn-Hellersdorf, founded in 1992 by a parents' initiative. The organization is dedicated to empowering children, adolescents, and families in their daily lives, in school, training, and on their way there.

Key Products and Services

Leisure and Educational Projects: KIDS & CO offers a variety of exciting leisure and educational projects based on the needs and wishes of children and adolescents.
Career Orientation and Practice: The organization supports young people with career-oriented counseling and practical experience to prepare them for starting an apprenticeship and work.
Social Group Work: KIDS & CO is engaged in social group work and provides support in coping with individual problems.
International Encounters: The organization organizes international encounters and internships abroad to promote personal development and intercultural competencies[2][4][5].

Mission and Values

The main mission of KIDS & CO is to encourage materially and socially disadvantaged children and adolescents and to open up perspectives for them. The organization firmly believes in young people and gives them strength and support so that they can be independent and motivated contributors to society. The values of the organization include promoting self-help, strengthening the community, and supporting the overcoming of challenges[2][4].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

KIDS & CO is committed to a sustainable and family-friendly environment. The organization operates a corporate culture with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and diverse design options. Great importance is placed on the compatibility of family and work through flexible working time models and family-friendly working conditions. Additionally, attention is paid to the ecological orientation of projects and infrastructure to promote environmentally friendly and sustainable development[5].

Additional Information

Over the past decades, the organization has developed into an important partner for children, adolescents, and families in Marzahn-Hellersdorf. Despite the changes in the region, high unemployment remains one of the main challenges the organization faces. KIDS & CO operates three larger facilities in the district and offers extensive programs for leisure, career orientation, and social group work. The organization relies on donations and the support of socially engaged companies to continue and expand its successful projects and offerings[2][4].

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