"Working in Projects" – Uwe Kullnick spricht mit Anna Conti und Veronika Hackbarth

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Anna Conti recalls distributing flyers on Marienplatz and seeing 50 Ukrainian refugees arrive for a workshop planned for 25.

The episode features a conversation between host Uwe Kullnick and guests Anna Conti and Veronika Hackbarth, co-founders of Working in Projects, a community initiative in Munich. Anna begins by describing a typical successful day focused on supporting families and creating a positive environment. She explains her background as an event manager in Italy and how the pandemic led her to formalize her skills and start the platform in 2021. Initially operating online and in hybrid formats, they later secured space at the Share venue in Neuperlach, which offered 15,000 square meters for activities. With the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in April 2022, they pivoted to provide immediate support, organizing workshops for mothers and children despite language barriers. They distributed flyers on Marienplatz, attracting 50 people to a workshop planned for 25. The organization moved to containers in Werksviertel Mitte after Share closed, paying nearly 1000 euros monthly for rent, partially covered by the Sozialreferat. They discuss their legal structure as a Gemeinnützige Unternehmensgesellschaft, chosen for flexibility over a traditional Verein. Workshops include crafting, sewing, music, and art, often led by participants themselves without requiring formal certifications. Funding relies on donations, sponsorships, and grants, with challenges in demonstrating quantitative success to donors. They mention partnerships with organizations like Caritas and events like weeks against racism, which attracted 900 participants in 2023. Future plans involve expanding to digital media projects for older children and youth, leveraging their improved German language skills. The episode concludes with an invitation to their Christmas party on December 20th and a call for support through time, skills, or financial contributions.

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