Caravan2000 priorities for 2023 - 2024 years
SUSTAINABILITY and UKRAINE
12 December 2024
GINA project - Active together for more sustainability
As part of the European ERASMUS+ project “GINA-Green Inclusive Academy”, IB Südwest gGmbH organized from 21st to 25th October 2024 a learning training with 40 participants with and without disabilities from Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden in the Bad Homburg youth hostel.
06 December 2024
ESTIA Celebrates Inclusion with Bocce Tournament
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ESTIA organized a vibrant bocce tournament that epitomized inclusion, teamwork, and joy. The event welcomed participants with and without disabilities, creating an atmosphere of unity and shared purpose.
21 November 2024
Caravan 2000: 25 Years for Diversity and Understanding in Europe
At the end of October, the German and International Caravan Association celebrated its 25th anniversary with 65 members, friends, and guests in the German City of Oberursel. Founding members were also present and very proud of what has developed from the idea of using the year 2000 to improve the lives of people with disabilities in Europe.
18 November 2024
Preparing for the Christmas Bazaar: Creativity and Collaboration at Work
In preparation for the upcoming Christmas Bazaar at the residential home in Oberursel Bommersheim, organization IB, based in Germany, is once again showcasing the creativity and talents of its clients. Known for their dedication to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, the organization focuses on fostering individual abilities and encouraging collaboration in artistic projects.
18 November 2024
The "Green Campaign" has raised awareness of Cerebral Palsy in Turkey
Cerebral Palsy Turkey / Spastic Children’s Foundation of Turkey engaged in a “green campaign” for World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6, 2024. This campaign, now in its sixth year, aimed to raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy through various innovative and impactful activities.
The campaign achieved extensive outreach by sending emails to 50,000 people, SMS messages to parents, and sharing 18 social media posts.
13 November 2024
Medis 5’s Creative Journey: Inspiring through Animation and Theatre
Medis 5, an innovative organization in Stockholm, Sweden, is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through creative projects. This year, they’re bringing an exciting new initiative to life with The Hummingbird, a stage performance and animated film inspired by a South American fable.
12 November 2024
ESTIA’s GINA Project Experience
We are delighted to share our recent experience as part of the GINA (Green INclusive Academy) project, which brought ESTIA’s beneficiaries and staff to Bad Homburg, Germany. This week-long training was much more than an educational opportunity—it became an unforgettable journey of discovery, connection, and inclusion.
12 November 2024
Water Marathon 2024
We are excited to share a recap of the "Water Marathon 2024 – Swimming with your Heart, is Making a Difference," which took place on last October at the Athletic Olympic Center of Athens (OAKA). This unique event gathered an inspiring and diverse community, all coming together to support ESTIA’s mission of inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunity for all.
30 October 2024
Kindness Changes the World
In April 2022, a young man named Daugvydas traveled from Lithuania to Oberursel, Germany. He had booked a stay at a newly opened hotel, O&O, run by a warm-hearted woman named Birsen. From the moment he arrived, Birsen went above and beyond to make Daugvydas feel welcome.
08 October 2024
Opening of a new center in earthquake-hit city of Hatay
The Spastic Children’s Foundation of Turkey (SCFT) has opened the Neşe Özgür & Mustafa Sabuncuoğlu Disability Service Center in earthquake-affected Hatay, offering physiotherapy, psychological counseling, and orthopedic consultations for individuals with disabilities, including those with Cerebral Palsy and amputees.
08 October 2024
Promoting Inclusion and Sustainability: Kara Bobowski’s Initiatives in Italy
Kara Bobowski, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, has been at the forefront of fostering community integration and promoting sustainability through innovative projects. The organization has launched several impactful initiatives that showcase their commitment to social inclusion and environmental responsibility.
