Children Build Village - Social Award for Five Projects - Hessian Social Prize 2025 Awards €30,000 to Five Democracy-Promoting Projects
The 2025 Hessian Social Prize has awarded €30,000 to five projects promoting democracy in Hesse. The first prize of €12,000 went to 'Self-Determined in the Hut Village: Democracy in Construction' by Kassel’s Children and Youth Farm. Heike Hofmann (SPD), Hesse’s Minister for Social Affairs, stressed the importance of collective efforts to safeguard democracy.
The winning project, 'Self-Determined in the Hut Village', teaches children aged six to 14 about democratic decision-making and conflict resolution. They build small houses from pallets, fostering teamwork and understanding. Two projects received special recognition awards of €1,500 each: 'Normalos – The Inclusion Reporters' and the 'Intercultural Men’s Group' of the Caritas Association in Gießen.
The second-place prize of €9,000 was awarded to the Law Clinic at Frankfurt’s Goethe University for providing free legal advice to refugees and migrants. The third-place prize of €6,000 went to the Hesse State Youth Council for advocating for greater participation and rights for young people in residential care facilities.
The Hessian Social Prize recognizes and supports initiatives that strengthen democracy. This year's winners demonstrate the diverse ways communities can engage in and promote democratic values. The total prize money of €30,000 reflects the importance of these efforts in fostering a strong and inclusive society.
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