Archive: Testimonials

“Abgesehen davon, dass es sich um eine gut strukturierte Organisation handelt, die eine breite Palette von Aktivitäten für Menschen, die neu in der Stadt sind anbietet, ist mir vor allem aufgefallen, dass alle, die an GSBTB beteiligt sind, eine starke Empathie für das Gegenüber und einen Sinn für das Gemeinsame haben. Das ist es, was wirkliche Integration ausmacht, anstelle eines leeren Begriffes.”

"In Berlin eine Community zu finden ist sehr schwer, Freunde und gemeinsame Kultur zu finden. GSBTB hilft dir dabei. Wenn du jemanden bei der Kochgruppe kennenlernst, kann dir die Person mit vielen Dingen in der Stadt helfen. Vielleicht sogar dabei eine Wohnung zu finden, oder einen Job.”

"Die Organisation hört nicht nur zu, sondern hilft Geflüchteten dabei, selbst Freiwillige für positive Veränderung zu finden und sie zu organisieren, damit gemeinsam Lösungen gefunden werden können. (...) GSBTB nutzt dieses Wissen dann dazu Awareness des Gelernten zu verbreiten, indem die gesamte Community in den ihren Projekten involviert.”

“It is really important to be engaged within your community, even more so for expats. GSBTB brings people together and helps them not only see what is going on in their surroundings, but helps them to get involved.”

“When I first arrived I was sleeping on the streets ... It’s good to connect with local organisations like Give Something Back To Berlin – they can really help you to find your way.”

"When I first arrived here I wanted to help refugees so I volunteered with some organisations like GSBTB. That experience with the Refugee Cooking Group led to me running a stand at the streetfood site Markthalle Neun.”

“I am really proud of what we have done as a team and the strong bond that we have made with these people despite the terrible situation that they are living in… Everybody needs community, everybody needs support.”

“I always find time to support GSBTB because I think they are really one of the most reliable and sustainable organizations in town and they need to be supported and expanded.”

“I have a small group that I know a little better than others and we also meet outside of the English lessons. As a result, I might be invited to birthday parties or Syrian meals. By this I have gathered new friends and experiences that I wouldn't have otherwise.”

“They help me with my German at the language café. But more importantly for me Give Something Back to Berlin is about all the kind and interesting people I meet anytime I go there.”

"I posted a listing on the GSBTB website offering my expertise in child and family protection, and from there an organisation invited me to try working for them for two months, doing translation, therapy and psychosocial support for a refugee family."

“GSBTB is an example of how big and beautiful a simple idea can become.”