Ecumenical organization for the integration of foreigners in the German state of Bremen e. V.

Main Areas of Activity
1. Networking within the ecclesiastical community:
Networking, counseling and education of volunteers in parishes, various ecclesiastical groups and initiatives working in the field of integrating refugees; advising parishes with regards to asylum granted in German churches, the so-called Kirchenasyl or Church sanctuary.

2. Cooperation with other groups and initiatives involved with refugee and migration issues locally, regionally, and nationally (for example in cooperation with Pro Asyl)

3. Information and public relations:
Lobbying for refugees, providing statements concerning relevant issues; providing information and materials for committed groups and individuals (We have a small reference library that is open to the public during office hours.)

Foreigners Need Friends
Following the attacks on asylum seekers' hostels and foreigners, members of initiatives and parishes of different denominations have founded the ecumenical organization for the integration of foreigners in the German state of Bremen in 1994.

Our commitment is motivated by our Christian faith, according to which

• all human beings have the same right to live, and the same right to the pursuit of happiness
• we are obliged to offer all victims of persecution shelter and help

The Multicultural Society is Already a Fact
Immigration to Germany is not a new phenomenon: it has taken place again and again throughout history. The peaceful coexistence of human beings from different cultures is not easy to achieve, and efforts must be made by all involved. We do whatever we can to achieve equality and a safe future for refugees and migrants; in addition, we support parishes, groups and individuals who are working towards an effective integration process.