Redesign of an outdoor classroom
Thanks to our joint sponsorship with LEONHARD WEISS GmbH & Co. KG and the energetic efforts of various SIXT teams, the former herb garden at the Wartaweil school hostel was transformed into an outdoor classroom with a perennial garden. Among other things, areas were cleared of weeds, existing beds and walls were repaired, benches were installed on two levels, perennials and shrubs were planted and [...]
New learning, play and sports materials and technical equipment
Under the motto "Because every child deserves a chance", the Startchance Foundation aims to give disadvantaged children and young people better prospects for the future, with a focus on individual learning support. At six locations south of Munich, pupils are supervised in weekly learning groups by teachers and learning coaches. Thanks to the support of the Regine Sixt Children's Aid Foundation TRÄNCHEN TROCKNEN [...]
Furnishings for the new nursery
Founded in 2002, the educational organization "Absolute Return for Kids (Ark)" comprises a network of 39 schools in economically disadvantaged areas in London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings for approximately 30,000 pupils. The Ark Start pre-school program is dedicated to providing every child with access to quality early childhood education, while families have access to flexible and affordable childcare [...].
Dormitories for elementary school students
The school building in Chharka in Dolpo Nepal is located at an altitude of 4,300 meters. Pupils were previously taught here for just seven months of the year. Over the last three years, the building has been converted into a passive solar house. Since then, the children's chances of an education have increased, as thanks to the insulation of the rooms and [...]
Redesign of reading corners in Johanniter children's facilities
In 18 Johanniter children's facilities in Upper Bavaria and Berlin, the existing reading corners were redesigned and in some cases extended. New colorful cushions and bookshelves have made the reading corners more child-friendly, and in some cases a new bookworm has also moved in. Read-aloud time with the bookworms is an integral part of the children's facilities and serves to promote language skills, especially among disadvantaged children from [...]
Barrier-free expansion of 26 schools for better equal opportunities
In 26 school facilities, the expansion of access was supported. These are now barrier-free and child-friendly so that all children can participate in school life. The facilities are located in rural areas of Kenya, including one in Kakuma, three in Kalobeyei and 21 others in the region. The aim is to provide ramps, adapted door openers, handrails and barrier-free sanitary [...]
Modern Music Lab for All-Day School
In August and October 2016, strong earthquakes in the Italian regions of Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche and Umbria severely destroyed many places. Many people lost their homes and kindergartens and schools were also no longer usable. The damage has still not been fully repaired. The Andrea Bocelli Foundation is particularly active in providing aid after [...]
VIRTUAL SCHOOL VISIT THANKS TO AVATARS FOR YOUNG PATIENTS
Young patients who are unable to attend school due to their illnesses are often disadvantaged. In some cases, teaching staff regularly come to the hospitals or the children have to catch up on a lot of lessons. A new innovative idea allows children to take part in lessons even when they are in hospital. In their place, a small robot, a so-called school avatar, visits [...]
Newly equipped music classroom
A new music classroom has been set up at Belle Vue Combined School's. The school is located in the rural community of Belle Vue in the south of the island of St. Lucia. The community is considered the cultural capital of St. Lucia and has been inspired by the extremely accomplished and multi-talented musicians who also play an immense role in preserving the [...]
“Play with me!” – New offers at the Center for Child Development (ZKE)
In cooperation with the Zentrum für Kindesentwicklung e.V. (ZKE) in Berlin, we have redesigned the waiting area and created new play and learning opportunities. The ZKE Berlin offers comprehensive examination and treatment options for children and adolescents with various developmental disorders from birth to 18 years of age. In addition to medical care, ZKE accompanies children and their [...]
Five new primary school classrooms in India
In the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), SIXT India is focusing on improving the quality of life of disadvantaged communities near its headquarters in Karnataka. The aim is to continue the commitment that has been started. The first classrooms at the Government Higher Primary School in Palanajogihall were built and equipped in 2022. It is a concern [...]
Laptops and games for refugee center
The foundation supports the Malterser Hilfsdienst initial reception center near Leipzig by providing laptops. This enables children and young people to take part in homeschooling and also take part in educational projects. The focus here is on strengthening IT skills and social media and online skills. Games could also be purchased for breaks in lessons and for the younger children [...]