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All these rights could be provided if a comprehensive social pass were introduced
for children from families who receive Arbeitslosengeld II (unemployment relief),
social support and/or rent rebate. The pass must be organized by the state
since the communities – particularly those with the highest proportion of those
affected are themselves poor – are not in a position to do this comprehensively.
For the Church
The demands of the campaign, however, are not only directed at the state but also
at our own church. To cope with the transition until the realization of the demands
to the state and effectively to help the children affected even now, the potential
in the civil society must be roused and organized. For this purpose there
should be set up in every community and every church circle a Round Table
“Against Child Poverty” for better interconnection and opening into society. Related
directly to the communities and church circles are the demands for
– a self-commitment to make available for every holiday-course for children and
young people 20% free places;
– free confirmation classes;
– the involvement of municipal partners in the campaign.
Protestant schools should set a good example in public education, training and
care.
The practical aims.
The campaign “Don’t leave us hanging!” against child poverty is a campaign
where people can join in. Its success depends upon the participation of church
congregations, church circles, associations, works and institutions of the Evangelical
Church of �Westphalia. � In �concrete terms �the aim � of this campaign is:
– To encourage congregations to integrate poverty in their midst;
– to develop common models and forms of protest action;
– to organize possibilities for children to participate in the theme of poverty.
Recommendations for Action
Pov erty
SO THAT IT IS SPOKEN OF THROUGHOUT THE LAND…
It is one thing to provide information quickly about something: it is another to
ensure that one’s own message is on everyone’s lips. The concern of our campaign
is that the necessity of actually doing something about child poverty is
spoken of about everywhere in the land. It is a matter of bringing the children’s
messages in a clear and communicative way into discussion and spurring those
responsible to action
The use of traditional methods does not always succeed. Most people cross the
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