Students at the PBSA Düsseldorf majoring in architecture have supported the development of a district for refugees. In cooperation with the „Bund Deutscher Architekten (BDA)“, they undertook a complete urban planning and design in and for the Senegalese Baraka (a refugee slum in the middle of Dakar) on behalf of the YOU Stiftung. In addition, […]
On the occasion of the upcoming UNESCO World Literacy Day on September 8, UNESCO-Goodwill Ambassador Dr. h.c. Ute-Henriette Ohoven challenges organisations, initiatives and governments to step up their efforts to improve global literacy.
The internet site www.new-baraka.com won accolades from the jury of the Red Dot Awards in three categories: Online, E-Commerce and Social Responsibility.
The Foundation finances its activities through donations and income generated by the Foundation´s assets. At the beginning of each financial year, the Foundation prepares a budget that serves as the basis for the administration of all income and expenditures. All financial decisions are based on this agreed upon budget. Within 3-4 months following the end […]
I am very excited about my work together with the Foundation. Our first project in Brazil is very close to my heart.
