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Smart Hero Award Ukraine
A special honour
Our work to help refugees in Ukraine was honoured with the Smart Hero Award award - an honour that recognises social commitment in digital media. This recognition goes to all of our helpers who do great things with heart and dedication.
In our blog we reported in detail about the evening and the organiser (Digital Opportunities Foundation) one great contribution published on its website.
Federal President Steinmeier visits the Ahr Valley
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to the Ahr Valley was a great honour and recognition of our work. His presence emphasised the importance of the commitment of all helpers and angels and showed how important cohesion is in difficult times. We are grateful for this appreciation and feel motivated to continue to achieve great things together.
The Rhein-Zeitung also reported on the visit in a great article.
Malu Dreyer honours flood relief workers: People achieve great things when they are there for each other
Minister President Malu Dreyer has honoured 50 private helpers and 63 local mayors for their special commitment during the flood disaster with the state's second highest award, the State Medal of Merit in the unique special edition "Flood 2021". "On behalf of all 100,000 non-organised helpers, I would like to express my greatest appreciation and deepest recognition to you with this award," said the Minister President at the presentation of the medal in the cultural centre in Mainz.
"They were there in the hour of need, rolled up their sleeves, initiated help and motivated others. Every effort was important. You did a great job, which was visible in the tonnes of relief supplies, repaired roofs and rebuilt playgrounds. From my many conversations on site, I know that your active help and solidarity have also given many of those affected their confidence back," said Minister President Malu Dreyer.
She also recognised the commitment of the local mayors, who have been working tirelessly since the terrible flood disaster - for their citizens and the reconstruction of their communities and districts. She said she had great respect for their achievements and their commitment, which went far beyond their voluntary work.
"Today, you and your fellow campaigners on the ground are the determined rebuilders of your home communities. The state government and the municipal family stand firmly by your side," said Minister President Malu Dreyer. The extent of the destruction was so great that it would take a long time to rebuild. But progress is being made and progress can be seen on a large and small scale. "We want to rebuild sustainably with the knowledge and possibilities of today. In concrete terms, this means, for example, new heating systems instead of oil heating or flood-adapted concepts for more space for the Ahr. Together with the local authorities and local people, the state government will continue to work on reconstruction. We will do this together until it is done," emphasised the Minister President.
The fact that Klaudia, on behalf of all the helper angels State Medal of Merit "Flood 2021" was not only a great honour, but also an absolute motivation to continue working on the projects every day in order to be able to help even more people.
You can find the press release again in full here. You can watch a video with Klaudia from this evening at on Facebook view.
Malu Dreyer herself also visited us on site, and we wrote about it in our blog and the state of RLP has also reported an article published.
Saarland Flood Relief Award
When the Saarland was hit by floods in May, we immediately had to roll up our sleeves and help! Some helpers from 2021 were now affected themselves - and together we mobilised everything we could to support people and animals.
At the New Year's bonfire in Püttlingen the Helpers from the very beginning honoured. Rebecca Müller accepted the award on behalf of our team and all the helper angels.
We have you in our blog reported more about this.
Rhine-Ahr entrepreneur network honours heartfelt help with Oscar
"Great work deserves a special award", These words were followed by an unusual gesture: the internal BNI award, which otherwise never goes to the outside world, was presented to Fortuna hilft e.V. awarded. Bernhard Risse presented the Oscar of Honour for the best presentation and the club's outstanding commitment.
A big thank you to everyone who made this success possible!
In our blog you can expect a great contribution in addition.
Together with the German Armed Forces in Slovenia
Help is strongest when people stand together. The flood disaster in Slovenia has shown how important it is to act together. Side by side with the German Armed Forces we were able to provide support to bring hope and much-needed help to the people affected.
Such missions remind us that solidarity knows no boundaries. Only together can we really make a difference - and we are infinitely grateful for this.
We have you on the Page Slovenia more about our work on site.
Mayor Orthen visits the painting circus
It is the people at our side who make up true support. We were all the more pleased, Mayor Guido Orthen to welcome him to our painting circus. His moving words touched us deeply and showed us once again how important cohesion and shared commitment are.
A big thank you to the City of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweilerwho made it possible for us to find such a wonderful location on the green with the painting circus. Together we make children's hearts light up.
We are grateful for this valuable support and are looking forward to many more paths together!
We have written a blog post about the great visit in our blog. valuable contribution written.
Malu Dreyer visits reconstruction projects: Shaping the future in the Ahr Valley
The visit to the then Prime Minister Malu Dreyer at the MALCircus in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler has once again shown how essential our direct support for children and young people is.
With the focus of the visit on our Art therapy we were able to show how the MALZirkus helps children to process their experiences - they paint what they cannot express. "An outstanding example of the great solidarity that can be found everywhere in the Ahr Valley", emphasised Malu Dreyer gratefully.
We are delighted with this valuable recognition and look forward to continuing to give hope and confidence together.
On the website of the state of RLP you can also download a great article read about it.
Valuable support from the town of Schleiden by Mayor Pfennings
We are always delighted, Mayor Ingo Pfennings with us! He is not only in a good mood and fully committed to the games, but also takes a lot of time for the children.
His visits have become a wonderful tradition for all of us - a sign of how important it is to support the City of Schleiden and their mayor for our work. Together we can continue to make a difference and light up children's hearts!
There are some great posts on our blog, such as his Visit to the medieval fair.
Together with the angels of the International Police Organisation IPO
There are people who rise above themselves in difficult times - who not only help, but also give hope with heart and dedication.
We were able to hand over your valuable donations in kind to two of these special people: Crt Slavec and Dan Prastalo from the International Police Organisation (IPO HQ).
Day after day, they work tirelessly, travelling directly to those affected by the floods, listening and providing exactly the help that is really needed. Their work shows how important humanity and solidarity are.
In our blog we have told you more about it and uploaded more pictures.
Politics, business and private supporters such as Interior Minister Michael Ebling
We are delighted to have numerous supporters from the worlds of politics, business and society at our side. For example Michael EblingMinister of the Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate, actively supports our initiative and shows how important cohesion and commitment are.
That's why we welcome everyone who supports us and works with us to help people in need. Because only together can we really achieve great things! We AHR Family.
Our favourite award - shining children's eyes and furry hearts
Every shining child's eye, every comforted fur heart - these are the moments that touch us deeply. They are our greatest honour, every day anew. These special moments show us why we do what we do. They give us strength, hope and the certainty that compassion and solidarity make the world a better place.
We hope that we can continue on this path together with our wonderful helper angels for a long time to come - for all the little and big souls who need our support.
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