Viennese neighbors: Help for women in need and isolation

Viennese neighbors: Help for women in need and isolation

A ray of hope for women in need: The integration project "Neighbors" in Vienna offers migrant and refugee women an indispensable support, which is often not achieved by the state. FIRDE Acar, a committed member of the team, ensures that these often isolated women receive a voice and receive help in their often desperate situation, as [Zeit.de reports] (https://www.zeit.de/2025/integrationsbeit-wien-gemeinschaft-frauen- isolation-Unterstuit).

With a wide range of social work, education and advice, “neighbors” helped many families to successfully integrate into society. An impressive example is Ezra, who asked for help five years ago in a critical situation after her husband became violent. Acar receives inquiries about WhatsApp or personal visits, which impressively illustrates the extent of the need for such projects.

diverse advisory services

Not only “neighboring” does an important work: The psychosocial advice center, which is in cooperation with other institutions such as the integration house, offers a wide range of free services. This includes general social counseling as well as specialized advice for women, young people and people with psychological stress. Psychological accompaniment is also repeated as a new specialization, which is valuable for many, according to Integrationshaus.at.

The advisory service is available to all persons who receive basic care in Vienna and is offered in a variety of languages: from Arabic to German to Spanish and Turkish. Language agents can be made available if necessary so that language barriers are not in the way.

funding for integration projects

The financing of such valuable projects is no coincidence. European funding, including through the asylum, migration and integration fund (AMIF) and the European Social Funds (ESF) Plus, play a crucial role in supporting integration measures. These funds are awarded via the federal and state governments and focus on focus such as strengthening the asylum system and combating poverty and exclusion, such as bpb.de explained.

Funding programs such as "Integration helps against exclusion" and "Integration through education" are particularly important, which specifically promote people in precarious living situations and improve educational opportunities. All of these initiatives show that there is great commitment to open our society for everyone and enable participation.

in a world in which social isolation and disadvantage are the order of the day, the work of Firdes Acar and her colleagues remains absolutely necessary. The support you offer not only gives hope, but also perspectives for a better life. It is about strengthening communities and giving a voice that are often in the second row.