Freiwilligendienste in Deutschland

Germany needs immigrants, as the country increasingly faces an aging population and skilled-labor shortages. In recent years, Germany has received – in addition to foreign workers – large numbers of refugees. The challenge ahead is to organize voluntary and forced migration in cooperation with international partners so as to benefit migrants, receiving countries and countries of origin alike.

Democracies thrive on the willingness of their citizens to participate in shaping their society. This willingness cannot be taken for granted; each new generation must have the chance to learn the proper functioning of democracy and must have the opportunity to become a vital part of society. The best way to achieve this is for young people to experience democracy at an early age, to see that their voices count and that they have a chance to help shape society.