A pledge for the orchards in Eberstadt, a protected area for lizards in Bauschheim or a multimedia exhibition in the Reinheimer Teich nature conservation barn: this year, “Echo hilft!” is supporting five projects in southern Hesse that are committed to environmental protection and nature conservation. SAGST is donating 5,000 euros to each project.

The social therapy centre in Eggersdorf near Graz, Austria, offers living and working places for people with severe disabilities. With the support of SAGST, it was recently able to expand the scope of its “day structure”.

What competencies do teachers need so that they can participate professionally in shaping the profound social changes brought about by increasing digitalisation? A current research project by Dr Robin Schmidt at the FHNW School of Education in northwestern Switzerland is developing concrete proposals to answer this question.

School truancy has been increasing throughout Germany for years. More and more often, the pressure to perform, which is perceived to be too high, is the reason for skipping school. In order to reawaken the joy of learning in those affected, Lukas-Schule Mühltal e. V. focuses on the experience of self-efficacy.

Since 2004, the Freiburg social cooperative Sages eG has been committed to trusting neighbourhood assistance and successful ageing. In doing so, it also makes use of digital support.