From Germany, with love

Computer donations spur availability of German language courses for refugees and migrants

From Germany, with love

A group of refugees and migrants in Berlin received an unexpected gift to help them settle in their new environs: the gift of language. In addition to their ongoing sessions on spoken German, the migrants, now, would further develop their lingual skills with 24 work stations. Needless to say, the members of the Counseling Center for Refugees and Migrants (KUB) welcomed the computers with surprise and delight. “Our organization is committed to cultural understanding and this starts with language,” shares Christoph Glaser, head of The Art of Living in Germany. “The Art of Living is pleased to announce that people in Berlin can make a contribution towards computer donations so that more migrants receive access to German language learning programs.”

The KUB supports refugees and migrants who seek guidance on how to create a successful transition into living independently in Germany and help them to ensure access to necessary basics, such as legal, psychological and lifestyle-enhancing services.

The Art of Living Germany chapter (KDL) in Germany is headquartered in Oppenau, Baden since 1986 and Wuerttemberg, in addition to offices in Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt and Dresden. Volunteers of the organization are active nationwide on a range of issues.

Testimonials

M.,
age 26
“I had decided to go back to my anti-depressants before this (The Art of Living) course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”

Course participant

“I’ve been suffering from a loss of concentration, weak memory and extreme anger. Now I feel as if something heavy has been lifted from my back.”

Course Participant

“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”

Dr. Venus

“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to grow.”

M. Ali Bankat

"Before this experience, I was sad, depressed and starting to lose hope because of the situation here in Iraq. Now, after only four days, I feel confident in myself – happier, have hopes and dreams again and I feel that life is so beautiful. I have started to love everyone and physically I have much more energy and am able to do more things. I want to thank you very much for helping all of us feel better.”

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