together against child poverty: an appeal to politics in Berlin

<p> <strong> together against child poverty: an appeal to politics in Berlin </strong> </p>

politics and society in focus: child poverty as a common problem

In Germany, child poverty is a persistent and structural problem that affects all social conditions. A current call from 51 actors from science and civil society, known as the advice of child poverty, illustrates the need for a determined rethink in the political landscape. This initiative calls for a change in cooperation between the federal government, the states and the municipalities to develop effective strategies against the poverty of children and adolescents.

The background of this demand is alarming: around 20 percent of children and adolescents live in poverty in Germany. It is particularly worrying that the duration that children live in precarious circumstances has been increasing for years. This ongoing social injustice not only affects the individual well -being of the children concerned, but also influences society as a whole, since it significantly limits participation and integration in social contexts.

Michaela Engelmeier, chair of the SOVD (Social Association of Germany), speaks from experience when it indicates the everyday challenges of affected families. For many children there is no room for joy and encounter when they are caught in the stuffy children's room on hot summer days instead of spending time with friends in the outdoor pool. The lack of financial resources prevents many parents from enabling their children to grow carefully.

The realization is particularly drastic that the social benefits often do not meet the actual subsistence level. Engelmeier emphasizes that it is not just about financial support. A comprehensive social provision is necessary. This includes sufficiently equipped daycare centers, schools, after -school care and leisure opportunities, which are particularly important for families with low incomes. Only if these facilities are well networked and strong can they help to ensure that all children - regardless of their parents' wallet - get the same chances of growing up.

The central message of this initiative is clear: it is time to dissolve the existing ban on cooperation between the political levels and instead to establish a comprehensive range of cooperation. The advice of child poverty demands a common responsibility for political decision -makers in order to actively combat child poverty in Germany. Because every euro that is saved in the support of children is a loss for the future of society as a whole. The consequences of poverty are not only at short notice, but also affect the life of the children concerned and leave long -term traces in the social structure.

The complete explanation of the initiative "From the ban on cooperation to the cooperation requirement!" Find the official homepage of the national poverty conference at national-armutskonferenz.de .

Conclusion: Combating child poverty is not only a political task, but a social responsibility that affects all citizens. In order to meet the challenges of the future, a rethink in political practice is essential.

Berlin, 2024