WHAT'S UP IN PANKOW?
For migrant organizations, multipliers and public institutions

Feminismus on Tour is kicking off!
10 bis 15. March

Wohlfühltag für Alleinerziehende in Pankow
am 21.03.2025

Einladung zur ersten Runde von „Machbarschaften Pankow“!
am 31.03.2

Workshop with
Deschoolonize e.V.
Am 07.04.2025
In the second week of March, the Mayor of Pankow will visit various projects of the Intersektionaler feministischer Arbeitskreis in Pankow. On March 13, migrant organizations will take the stage, having their space and voice in this initiative.
This will be a great opportunity for exchange between the migrant organizations MaMis en Movimiento e.V., MigrArte Perú e.V., Xochicuicatl e.V., and the migraUp! project of Sources d’Espoir e.V.
We look forward to an inspiring and enriching dialogue!
Contact persons:
📩 Ursula Eva Rosito – frauen.buch@albatrosggmbh.de | 📞 030 941 141 56
📩 Claudia Tribin – mail@xochicuicatl.de | 📞 030 2786329
📩 Magdalena Dorn – m.dorn@frausuchtzukunft.de | 📞 030 280 47 812
Invitation to the first round of “Machbarschaften Pankow”!
A warm invitation is extended to the first edition of “Machbarschaften Pankow”, organized by Albatros gGmbH – Sorgende Netzwerke. The aim is to create a space where challenges and ideas are not just discussed but turned into collective action, strengthening a supportive and resilient community.
When? March 31, 2025, 16:00–19:00
Where? C*Space, Langhansstraße 86, Weißensee
Register by March 27: Form
The event will provide an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and take collective action.
Contact:
Julia Scholz, Albatros gGmbH
Franz-Schmidt-Str. 8, 13125 Berlin
📧 info@albatros.social
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Invitation to the Workshop with Deschoolonize e.V.
When? April 7, 2025, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where? Youth Culture Center Königstadt, Saarbrücker Straße 23, 10405 Berlin
KuBi Pankow and migraUp! (Sources d'Espoir e.V.), together with Deschoolonize e.V., invite you to an interactive workshop on German colonial history and its impact on today’s education system.
Free participation (donations for drinks and snacks appreciated)
Registration: Sign up here (Limited to 30 participants)
Contact:
KuBi Pankow & migraUp! (Sources d'Espoir e.V.)
Invitation to the Well-being Day for Single Parents in Pankow
When? Friday, March 21, 2025, 3:00–6:00 PM
Where? SHIA e.V., Rudolf-Schwarz-Str. 31, 10407 Berlin
To celebrate the International Single Parents’ Day, a special well-being event has been organized. The program includes yoga sessions for adults and children, a professional photographer for family portraits, and a spectacular bubble show. Childcare, food, and drinks are provided.
Free participation
Registration required by March 17
Contact & Registration:

From th February - 1 P.M.
The aim is to promote multilingualism in the district, to inform the Pankow population about the topic and to publicly point out the advantages of multilingualism.
Meetings every 2 months - fourth Wednesday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
First meeting of the year: Wednesday, February 26th.
Contact:
Integrationsbüro Pankow
E-mail:

From 30th January, 11 P.M.
The aim of this networking is to connect all institutions active in Pankow (schools, children's and youth centers, libraries...), to get to know each other better, so that cooperations can arise.
Contact:
Ann-Katrin Laschewski (Tinka)
E-mail:

There are numerous offers for women in the district of Pankow. The list of these organisations, which includes several MSOs, can be found in a brochure published annually by the district's equality body.
This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact:
Stephanie Wittenburg

Platform for the exchange of information and ideas about diversity in Pankow.
The AK Diversity has been coordinated by our project until the end of 2024. Starting in 2025, the AK will be autonomously managed by its members, continuing its dedication to diversity, inclusion, and community collaboration.
Meetings will continue to take place on the second Thursday of each month. The first session of 2025 will be held in February, under the coordination of CARITAS Pankow.
Contact:

International Mother´s language Day
21. February 2025
For the sixth consecutive year, we are celebrating this special day in our district, with a decolonial and intercultural approach. Stay tuned as we will soon share details about the action we are organizing within the framework of AK Lingua Pankow.
Contact:

Kollektive Roundtable Weißensee
28. February and 21. November 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00 hrs
📍Where: To be announced (invitation with agenda and venue coming soon).
The Kollektive Roundtable will meet twice in 2025 to discuss plans for strengthening bridges between schools and community work in Weißensee. Objectives, partnerships, and resource synchronization will be addressed.
Contact: Dessislava Haak
Projektkoordination Weißensee Ost im Rahmen des Programmes „Stärkung Berliner Großsiedlungen“
Teamleitung Mobile Stadtteilarbeit Weeßensee Ost
E-mail: d.haak@frei-zeit-haus.de
Mobilenummer: 017676704825

The Hayatuna Project Begins Activities at Sources d’Espoir e.V.!
We are delighted to announce that the Hayatuna Project has started its activities at Sources d’Espoir e.V., located in Heinersdorf. This project aims to provide comprehensive support and create inclusive spaces that promote cultural, linguistic, and gender diversity.
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, we offer personalized consultations for anyone interested.
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Weekly Activities:
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Wednesdays:
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German classes (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
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Community SprachCafé (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
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Thursdays:
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Accompaniment to state institutions as needed.
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Coming soon: Women’s self-help group focusing on violence, empowerment, and mutual support.
Contact
Frau Raaja Al Khlaifaw
Address:Romain-Rolland Str. 14 · 13089 Berlin
Telefon: +49 1578 8202313
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Social Advisory Meetings from January to June 2025
Every Friday in Pankow: Consultations for African nationals in French, German, and English.
Address: Hauptstraße 58, 1st floor, 13127 Berlin (Evangelical Community Center Franzöisch Buchholz).
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Contact: 0170-7202928 / 0152-14179130 / info@vpda-berlin.org.
Twice a month in Mitte: Consultations for Iranian nationals in German and Persian.
Address: Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin.
From 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Contact: 015755653348.
Twice a month in Pankow: Consultations for Afghan nationals in German and Dari.
Address: Prenzlauer Allee 227-228, 10405 Berlin (Bibliothek am Wasserturm).
From 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Contact: 015755652994.
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Project Closing Event: "Unsichtbarer Geschichte"
28. February 2025- 5 P.M.
Join us for the closing event of the Unsichtbarer Geschichte project, organized by Sources d’Espoir e.V. in collaboration with African organizations in the district and migraUp.
Contact: Maik Bauer
E-mail: brauer@quellederhoffnung.de

International Week against Racism
17.–27. March 2025
Organizations and institutions engaged in the topic of racism can participate by registering their events and joining regional activities.
Contact:
Roxane Josten
Email: roxane.josten@pfefferwerk.de
Address:
Fehrbelliner Str. 92, 10119 Berlin
Mobile: 0159-04625 084
Website:
moskito.pfefferwerk.de

Netzwork Französisch Buchholz against Rassism
The main goal of this network is to promote visibility and combat racism and discrimination in Französisch Buchholz. This will be achieved through networking, exchanges at meetings, joint activities, and the initiation of targeted measures.
Floriane Zinsou, from Franz B., co-founder of the network and representative of VPDA e.V., takes on key coordination tasks.
Contact: Frau Floriane Zinsou (VPDA e.V.)
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Women in Motion: Stories of Resilience, Solidarity, and the Fight Against Racism from Northern Pankow
17. March 2025 - 5 P.M.
As part of the Week Against Racism, we invite you to hear the voices and experiences of women multipliers from Buch and Karow.
Let us reflect, share, and strengthen solidarity within our communities.
Partners:
Stadtteilbibliothek Buch,
MaMis en Movimiento e.V., migraUp - Sources d´Espoir e.V.und Mestizx
Contact: Alexandra Torres
E-mail: koord.buka@mamis-en-movimiento.de

Workshop: Introduction to "Community Organising"
13.03.2025
3 bis 8 P.M.Uhr
Are you interested in Community Organizing and strengthening local communities? Join this workshop facilitated by Bálint Vojtonovszki and Marcus Rößner from FOCO e.V.
Contact:
Büro Pankow beteiligt
Email: kontakt@pankow-beteiligt.berlin
Telefon: 030 89006775

Symposium: 10. Anniversary of migraUp!
09.05.2025
09 - 5 P.M.
At Municipal Hall Emma-Ihrer-Pankow
Anniversary Celebration at Pankow Town Hall: Honoring the Resilience, Diversity, and Strength of Our Project
Partners: European Commissioner of the Pankow District, Pankow Public Library, and ELAR (Endangered Languages Archive).
Contact: Marita Orbegoso
E-mail: leitung@migra-up.org

Expert Dialogue Jugendamt meets MSOs
14.05.2025
09 - 4.30 P.M.
Expert Dialogue: "Changing Perspectives in Pankow – Acting Together for ALL Families, Children, Youth, and Adolescents"
Goal: Identify commonalities, develop collaborations, and act more effectively according to needs.
Organized by: MSOs, migrant civil society, and the Pankow Youth Office.
Contact: Angela Schneider
E-mail:

Children and Family Festival 2025
23. 05. 2025
1 - 6 P.M.
On May 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Pankow District Office invites you to the Children and Family Festival at the Planetarium!
Under the theme "Children's Rights," a vibrant program awaits with activities, games, and stage performances organized by schools, learning groups, working groups, and other committed organizations. Always at the Planetarium!
Contact:
Claudia Deicke, Office of the District Mayor.
Email: Bzbm.Stab@ba-pankow.berlin.de

Single Parent Day – Netzwork Single parents in Pankow
21. March 2025
A day for single parents to take a break, reflect on their efforts, and appreciate their support network..
Contact:
Dr. Frank Meissner
E-Mail: frank.meissner@shia-berlin.de
Website: www.alleinerziehend-in-pankow.de

Sub group Migration - AG 78 Jugendamt Pankow
Periodic meetings.
Focuses on creating an inclusive environment with equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their background, language, or abilities.
Contact: Christiane Firnges
Telefon: 030-90295-5027

Sommer Party in East Weißensee 2025
3 days in summer (specific dates and locations to be announced).
📍 Location: Weißensee Ost, across three distinct venues.
Weißensee Ost's summer festival is back for 2025 in its traditional format: three days, three locations. Planning meetings will take place on March 14, April 11, and June 6, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Contact: Dessislava Haak & Valentina Sartori
Projektkoordination Weißensee Ost im Rahmen des Programmes „Stärkung Berliner Großsiedlungen“
Teamleitung Mobile Stadtteilarbeit Weeßensee Ost
E-mail: d.haak@frei-zeit-haus.de
Mobilenumber: 017676704825

Education Conference Weißensee
Trust celebration
16. October 2025
Bild: Berlin-Weißensee | Stadtübersicht & Informationen
📍 Location: To be announced.
Under the motto "Unlearning Hostility, Celebrating Trust", this event aims to foster empathy and collaboration in Weißensee, linked to the award-winning empathy tool developed in 2024.
Contact: Dessislava Haak
Project Coordination Weißensee Ost im Rahmen des Programmes „Stärkung Berliner Großsiedlungen“
Teamleitung Mobile Stadtteilarbeit Weeßensee Ost
E-mail: d.haak@frei-zeit-haus.de
mobilenummer: 017676704825