Alfred Stingl: Man behind 13,000 help inquiries in Graz

Alfred Stingl, langjähriger Ombudsmann in Graz, starb am 29. Mai 2025. Sein Engagement für die Aktion "Von Mensch zu Mensch" bleibt unvergessen.
Alfred Stingl, long -time ombudsman in Graz, died on May 29, 2025. His commitment to the "From person to human" campaign remains unforgettable. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Alfred Stingl: Man behind 13,000 help inquiries in Graz

Graz, Österreich - On May 29, 2025, Alfred Stingl, the Ombudsman, who has drawn the threads of the "From Human to Man" campaign in Graz for over 20 years. His life's work leaves a deep trace in the city, and last but not least, he will always be remembered by his tireless help for people. As meinzirk.at , stingl 2003 was skeptical, but after a brief consideration was the role of the ombudsmann Idea for the action came about. The initiative was launched in 2004 after he resigned as mayor.

stingl was not an ombudsman in the classic sense. Rather, he saw his task as a personal service in which each case was treated individually and with a lot of passion. "From person to person" was not just a slogan for him, but the core of his work. He has dealt with over 13,000 concerns in the past two decades. These cases were documented personally and often recorded by hand. According to Bezirksjournal.at , Stingl took care of the concerns of single parents, which in Graz Suffering separation rates.

a life's work for Graz

stingl has been a social authority for the citizens of Graz in the past two decades. It all started in 2004 when he only edited a few hundred cases. In 2022, these inquiries rose to over 1,300 - a sign of the growing need for individual support. His unbureaucratic and personal approach has made a significant contribution to the success of the campaign. He was supported by committed editors such as Mario Lugger, Dieter Demmelmair and Heike Jantschner, who have accompanied his work over the years

Stingl was also particularly important to contact the supporters of the campaign. So he wanted to give a reception once a year to exchange ideas with his helpers and sponsors. His tireless work happened on a voluntary basis and without financial remuneration, which makes his commitment all the more admirable. As explained berlin.de , the role of an Ombudsman is primarily shaped by trustworthiness and confidentiality, properties that civilized like no other. His motto, "There must be something, we have to help ...", remains unforgettable.

The relevance of Stingl's work is particularly evident at a time when social problems are often invisible. However, his action continues to support support, both financially and by volunteers. People's concerns will continue to be transmitted weekly by telephone and email to the office, where they are still in good hands.

Alfred Stingl will be remembered as a personality who has been with the best heart for the well -being of his fellow human beings. His legacy lives on through the stories and help that he gave many people.

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