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we are all the körberhaus

Co-operation and mutual support are anchored in the self-image of the KörberHaus. The programmes offered in the KörberHaus are organised in partnership by the following organisations – with and for Bergedorf.

  • AWO Hamburg

    From daycare centres to senior citizens’ centres – AWO Hamburg is there for people in more than 130 facilities and ensures more community. The AWO circles in the districts of Hamburg take special care of the concerns of senior citizens and organise attractive programmes for older people to participate in society on a voluntary basis, regardless of social status or income. For over 50 years, the AWO has been running the popular “Lichtwarkhaus” senior citizens’ centre on behalf of the Bergedorf district office. It is now continuing this commitment in the new building with an attractive programme and under the new name of “AWO Treff Bergedorf”.

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    Ein Portrait von Renate Nasralla aus der AWO Hamburg.

    Wolfram Bundesmann

    senioren.bergedorf@awo-hamburg.de

    Bergedorf Library (Bücherhalle)

    With 32 district libraries, the central library and two book buses, the Hamburg libraries (Bücherhallen) are Hamburg’s most popular cultural institution. The Bergedorf library (Bücherhalle) presents 45,000 media on around 500 square metres and invites you to a wide variety of events – whether picture book cinema, DIY workshops, programmes to teach media skills, class tours, discussion groups for immigrants or training courses for senior citizens. Digital services such as streaming services, e-learning and e-book lending complement the range of services offered by the libraries for home use.

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    Ein Portrait von Marie Kressel aus der Bücherhalle Bergedorf.
    Ein Portrait von Eva Quade aus der Bücherhalle Bergedorf.

    Eva Quade (in Elternzeit)

    Hamburg Adult Education School

    “Education for all” has been the motto of the Hamburg Adult Education School for 100 years. Whether in the areas of culture, health or languages – with almost 700 courses a year, the programme covers many of the interests of course participants: They can get to know new things, meet people, organise their free time in a meaningful way or gain further professional qualifications. The locations of the Hamburg Adult Education School in Bergedorf are spread across the entire district. Its centrepiece is and remains the education centre of the Hamburg Adult Education School at Leuschnerstraße 21. With the courses in the KörberHaus, the Hamburg Adult Education School has gained an attractive place of learning.

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    Ein Portrait von Angelika Ruiz Merino aus der VHS Hamburg.
    Ein Portrait von Birgit Stanisch aus der VHS Hamburg.

    Körber Foundation (Körber-Stiftung)

    The Körber Foundation is one of the two main tenants and is active in the KörberHaus, in Bergedorf and throughout Germany, with its Ageing and Demography division. In the KörberHaus, it is responsible for and operates the Körber Hall event space, provides rooms for programmes and learning and enables the operation of the new Lichtwark Theatre (LichtwarkTheater). The foundation also supports voluntary work by Bergedorf residents at KörberHaus. Its activities focus on the 50-plus generation. It also plans and coordinates nationwide demography and digital projects with award ceremonies, symposia and debates from here.

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    Schmidtchen in KörberHaus

    The traditional Hamburg company Schmidt & Schmidtchen runs the café in the KörberHaus. In addition to a delicious breakfast and a lunch menu, guests can enjoy coffee from our own roastery and excellent cakes and pastries. The café is also a partner for theatre and event catering in the KörberHaus. Historically known as a patisserie from the Elbe suburbs, Schmidt & Schmidtchen lives out the tradition of craftsmanship and has its bakery in the Sternschanze. The cafés that provide culinary delights at special cultural venues in the Hanseatic city are supplied from here. Previously – since 2019 – Schmidtchen Bergedorf was already an integral part of Bergedorf at the Kupferterrassen and now offers a popular meeting place in the district with the Schmidtchen KörberHaus.

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  • Bergedorf district’s Senior Citizens Council

    As an elected body, the Bergedorf Senior Citizens Council represents the interests of older people in public and vis-à-vis the administration. The members of the Senior Citizens Council are over 60 years old and work on a voluntary and non-partisan basis. As a link between district politics, public institutions and the older generation, the Senior Citizens Council is committed to the dignity and quality of life of all older people in Bergedorf. Its aim is to improve the conditions for the active participation of older people in social life.

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    Ein Portrait von Dagmar Strehlow aus dem Seniorenbeirat Bergedorf.
    Ein Portrait von Angelika Scholz aus dem Bezirks-Seniorenbeirat Bergedorf.

    Bergedorf Volunteer Agency

    The Bergedorf Volunteer Agency is a networker for good framework conditions in volunteering – for those already involved and those interested, for nonprofits and businesses. It supports non-profit organisations in their search for volunteers, is the contact person for companies in the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and advises everyone on the right volunteer position. The volunteer agency is run by the “STEB – Stiftung für Engagement in Hamburg-Bergedorf” (Foundation for Volunteer Work in Hamburg-Bergedorf) in association with the Körber Foundation and the Sprungbrett Association (e.V.), and is funded by the social welfare authorities and the district. They share a commitment to networking and co-operation with the partners at the KörberHaus.

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    Ein Portrait von Kirsten Görres aus der Körber-Stiftung Hamburg.

    Hamburg | Bergedorf district office

    Together with the Körber Foundation, the Bergedorf district office is responsible for the joint organisation of the KörberHaus. In addition to the wide range of cultural and social facilities in Bergedorf, the district office in the KörberHaus can be used for a variety of purposes. To this end, dedicated rooms are made available for use and professional theatre operations and non-professional theatre productions are made possible. The networking of Bergedorf residents takes centre stage. It should be promoted and strengthened. The Bergedorf district office is also responsible for the AWO Seniors Centre and the Senior Citizens Council. The district’s cultural work is organised under the name StudioLichtwark.

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    Lichtwark Theatre

    The Lichtwark Theatre in the KörberHaus is an important cultural and event venue for Bergedorf. The modern theatre with 458 seats offers a varied programme for all generations and cultures. From professional guest theatre, drama, comedy, cabaret and musicals, non-professional theatre productions and youth music and theatre competitions to informative formats – the modern theatre hall provides the stage for Bergedorf’s diverse cultural life. This stage is organised in equal parts by the Bergedorf district office and the Körber Foundation.

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    STEB – Foundation for Volunteer Work in Bergedorf

    The STEB – Foundation for Volunteer Work in Bergedorf supports people volunteering for people in Bergedorf in order to maintain and expand the diversity of social projects in the district. Charity initiatives for Bergedorf can apply for financial support via our funding pot. The funding is focussed on the voluntary, civic engagement of the 50+ generation in the areas of education, culture and care for the elderly. Intergenerational cooperation takes centre stage.

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    Susanne Bannuscher-Hansen

    +49 40 72 57 02-80
    info@stiftung-steb.de