Niedersächsischer LandFrauenverband Hannover e.V.

The Niedersächsischer LandFrauenverband Hannover (NLV) stands for a strong community and innovative educational work by and for women in rural areas. As an interest group, the NLV offers women of all ages and professional groups a comprehensive, vibrant network as well as numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. With over 70,000 members in more than 250 local associations and 40 district associations, the association is active throughout the state, making it one of the largest volunteer women's organizations in Lower Saxony[2][5].

Key Products and Services

The NLV is characterized by a wide range of events, workshops and further training courses. The offer ranges from classic knowledge transfer in agriculture and home economics to topics such as health, nutrition, family, society, consumer education, new media and personal development to qualification for voluntary work[5]. The program includes more than 8,000 events each year, attended by over 250,000 participants, and is aimed at both traditional and modern living and working environments for women in rural areas[5]. Particularly noteworthy are innovative offers such as social media workshops and further training in the field of digitization, which reflect the increasing importance of modern media and technologies for rural areas[1][5].

Main Mission and Values

The central mission of the NLV is to actively support women in rural areas and open up new perspectives for them. The association is committed to equality, equal opportunities and making female achievements visible in agriculture, entrepreneurship and society[5]. It promotes independence, community spirit and solidarity. Community, empowerment and education are at the heart of the association's work - true to the motto: "Community connects"[1].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

Sustainability is a top priority at the NLV: The association is committed to the sustainable development of rural areas by enabling women to actively participate in social and economic processes. Through educational programs on sustainable agriculture, consumer education and nutrition, the NLV contributes to a more conscious and environmentally friendly way of life. Initiatives for personal development and volunteer training also strengthen civil society engagement, promote women's self-determination and contribute to an inclusive and resilient society[1][5]. The association is particularly successful in attracting young women to its work and motivating them to take an active role in the region.

Additional and Current Information

The NLV operates on various levels: locally, regionally and statewide. It is an important source of inspiration for social developments and offers numerous opportunities to get involved - be it through participation in events, involvement in projects or active engagement in the association's work[2][5]. The LandFrauen stand for diversity, solidarity and innovation and are continuously committed to the equality and promotion of women in all areas of life[1][5]. With their work, they make a significant contribution to sustainably improving the quality of life and prospects for women in rural areas.

• 1 - https://landfrauen-nlv.de
• 2 - https://landfrauen-nlv.de/mitglied-werden/
• 3 - https://www.landfrauen.info/fileadmin/Redaktion/PDF/Publikationen/WEB_2021_dlv_SelbstistdieFrau_Abschlussdoku.pdf
• 4 - https://apps.apple.com/de/app/landfrauenverband-hannover/id6467104438
• 5 - https://landvolk.net/lpdartikel/landfrauen-machen-landfrauen-stark/