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Vision and mission

Merhaba is committed to creating spaces and a society where our community – people who face oppression because of their sexuality, gender identity, and ethno-cultural background – can participate fully, and feel safe and truly accepted.

 

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Empowerment

 

In our accessible first-line support work, we offer members of our community a safe space where they are heard and can share their experiences. Through community healing, we create opportunities to build resilience together — healing collective wounds through connection and shared experiences. Our volunteer program offers community members the chance to step further into their power: to take on leadership, make their own choices, care for each other, build relationships, and step beyond their comfort zones.

 

Community

 

We develop activities and spaces where people can connect with others who share similar experiences, so they can break through isolation. We offer our community safe(r) spaces where they can truly be themselves, connect with others, and build meaningful networks that provide strength and support. 

 

 

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Inclusion

 

Through a professionalised volunteer program that keeps our community at the centre, we work towards an inclusive and caring society in which our community can fully and equally participate. To achieve this, we collaborate not only with people from our community, but also actively engage potential allies in their surroundings and the wider society.

 

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Volunteers as the beating heart

 

At Merhaba, everything revolves around our community. We are not only here for them, but also with them. That’s why our volunteers are the beating heart of the organisation: they make activities possible, bring ideas to life, and create warmth and connection. Without them, Merhaba wouldn’t be what it is today.

Why volunteers matter so much
Volunteers bring our mission to life. With their talent, time, and energy, they help create safer spaces and work towards a more inclusive society.

At Merhaba, volunteers are given the space to grow, take ownership, and connect with others. Through their commitment and development, they embody our values and inspire others to join in.