Tears bike with heart: AWA* gives support in Vienna's nightlife!

Tears bike with heart: AWA* gives support in Vienna's nightlife!

Wien, Österreich - something happens in Vienna! The Awaress-Collective Awa* is on the go on weekends to give the people in the city a little support. Instead of putting in the usual "on the way to work" mode, rely on a completely different approach: listening, helping and offering uncomplicated snacks or plasters. The team, consisting of five committed members such as Georgmaria and Willi, has set itself the task of being there at the right moment. Even on an unusually cool summer evening in June, they are on the road for more than three hours to conjure up the passer -by: a smile on the inside.

The colorful, inviting elements of their appearance - a cargo bike with purple flag and a colorful chain of lights - make the group visible on the strongly frequented public places in Vienna. AWA* has been active every Friday, Saturday and public holidays since the beginning of May. Your locations include popular places such as the city park, the Danube Canal, Karlsplatz and around the ring. The members wear buttons and distribute flyers to draw attention to their initiative, which the passerby: do not escape inside. The press reports on the positive response that reaches people.

But the commitment in Vienna goes far beyond the road activities of the AWA*group. When it comes to inclusion, the Awareness team has also campaigned for an inclusive and participatory conference. The main responsible, Rebecca Rechenberg of Germanwatch and Hannah Vogel from the concept work New Economics, together with their team, have developed concepts that aim to offer all participants a pleasant experience. This includes a low-barrier path guide system and an adapted toilet signage, such as Bits and trees.

The training of the approximately 13 voluntary members ensures that the Awareness team is well prepared. The teams appear in a partner look with blue vests and are available both personally and by phone. During the conference, they support border violations and offer retreats in the awareness room. The team follows the motto "Nothing about us without us" and has an open ear for feedback on accessibility and accessibility, which could be golden value for future events.

Inclusion and the participation of people with disabilities are essential aspects of numerous projects that have arisen in cooperation with various initiatives. The commitment is not only supported by volunteer agencies, but also through specific help for inclusive project work and costs. This shows, among other things, how important the cooperation with partners is: inside to successfully implement, so Bagfa .

Under the guiding principle "Inclusion through commitment", many local projects are initiated that promote the participation of people with impairments. From radio initiatives to concrete actions on accessibility in public spaces: the range is impressive and shows how vitality and creativity can go hand in hand. Through initiatives like this, society does not stop, but continues to develop.

Vienna shows that every contribution counts and that communal commitment can make a real difference. The Awareness Collective Awa* as well as the diverse inclusive projects are an encouraging example of the fact that there is a lot of movement in the federal capital, also in the area of ​​inclusion.