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What everyone has in common is the love of good food and music.

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My name is Imanda Tarraf. I‘m 25 years old and I coordinate the neighborhood project Dorotheenstraße.

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Ms. Tarraf is our contact for students who want to take part in our project “Wir. Hier. Gemeinsam”.

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The Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband is in charge of coordinating the volunteers.

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The project is based on the combined efforts of this welfare association, our

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cooperating partners, and, of course, the volunteers. Its aim is to counteract

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the common distinction between Germans and refugees, and to focus on the fact

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that we’re just people who get to know one another.

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All that sets us apart are our differing biographies.

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We’ve hosted many different events, like the fast-breaking

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at the end of Ramadan. We celebrate the Sugar Feast, but also Christmas.

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And the Afghan and Iranian festivity, Newroz.

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These events always prove that different cultures and religions

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actually can get along very well. You just have to

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find the right way to do it.

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Food and music are usually the keys to success.

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One of the activities that students get involved in regularly is

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the German language course on Wednesdays at the Schützenhaus.

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From the start, students have provided support by offering childcare services,

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giving women the peace of mind to participate in these lessons.

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It is important to include the refugees in our work, not just the students,

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so that everyone gets to do their share.

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It’s the collaboration and the mix of cultures that fascinates me.

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There are some who hardly leave their rooms.

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Others at times ask if they can lend a hand.

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At our big neighborhood party e.g., everyone enjoyed the food

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and music, and just got to know one another.

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If you feel like helping out, send me an email, there’s lots to do.

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I look forward to meeting you.