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Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben
Neumünster, DEImpact-drivenFoundationEducationDevelopment Cooperation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
About us
"Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben" (SHL) is Germany's largest youth-led humanitarian organization, with decades of experience in (post-)conflict regions. Its core mission is to foster youth projects focused on education, encounter, democracy, and engagement. SHL empowers young people to actively contribute to democracy and peaceful coexistence in challenging environments, particularly in Southeast Europe, the context of the Syrian conflict, and in response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine. A key initiative is "Der Soziale Tag," an annual event where approximately 60,000 students across Germany volunteer for a day, donating their earnings to SHL's projects. The organization supports partner organizations in seven countries and operates "Shelter Ukraine" locations for psychosocial support.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Empowering youth for democracy and peace
The organization empowers young people in conflict and post-conflict regions to actively contribute to democracy and peaceful coexistence. It promotes projects such as "Active for Peace".
Quality Education
Promoting educational opportunities for youth
SHL supports youth projects that foster education, encounter, and engagement, enabling young people in challenging environments to access quality educational opportunities.
Good Health & Well-Being
Psychosocial support for youth affected by war
At its "Shelter Ukraine" locations, the organization provides psychosocial support and empowerment for internally displaced persons, particularly young people and their families.
FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben?
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Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben (SHL) fosters youth projects focused on education, encounter, democracy, and engagement. It empowers young people to actively contribute to democracy and peaceful coexistence in challenging environments, particularly in Southeast Europe, the context of the Syrian conflict, and in response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine. SHL's work primarily aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and 4 (Quality Education).
Q2What are SHL's main initiatives and participation opportunities?
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A key initiative is "Der Soziale Tag" (The Social Day), an annual event where approximately 60,000 students across Germany volunteer for a day, donating their earnings to SHL's projects. The organization also offers diverse participation opportunities including voluntary service (Freiwilligendienst/FSJ), internships, donations, and engaging in various events and seminars like "Actival’26." Since 2022, SHL has also established "Shelter Ukraine" locations to provide psychosocial support for internally displaced youth.
Q3In which regions and countries is Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben active?
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SHL is active in Southeast Europe, within the context of the Syrian conflict, and in Ukraine. The organization supports partner organizations in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jordan, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Projects are categorized under "Gemeinsam solidarisch" (Solidarity Together), "Jugend engagiert" (Youth Engaged), and "Aktiv für den Frieden" (Active for Peace).
Q4How many employees does the organization have and where are its locations?
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Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben employs approximately 17 staff members, falling within the 11-50 employee range. The organization's headquarters are located in Neumünster, with an additional office in Berlin. In total, the foundation operates from four locations.
Q5How can interested individuals apply for open positions at Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben?
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Interested individuals can apply for open positions at Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben through its Personio job portal. All current vacancies are directly accessible via the link https://stiftung-schueler-helfen-leben.jobs.personio.com/?language=de.
