
An award-winning initiative in the truest sense of the word
The awards Hobby Lobby has received for its work include the Eduard Ploier Prize for Integration Work and the SozialMarie - Prize for Social Innovation. These awards recognise the organisation's innovative and socially valuable work, which aims not only to provide young people with meaningful leisure activities, but also to strengthen their social and professional skills.
A clear vision
Rosa Bergmann, Managing Director of Hobby Lobby, explains:
"Our vision is to create a platform that not only offers young people fun and creativity, but also prepares them for life's challenges. Being recognised by various awards confirms that we are on the right track."
Hobby Lobby's courses and workshops take place at various locations in Vienna and other cities in Austria. Regular venues include schools, youth centres and cultural institutions. This decentralised structure allows Hobby Lobby to reach a broad target group and ensure that as many young people as possible can benefit from the offers.
Hobby Lobby's programme is diverse and ranges from craft workshops, where participants can learn skills in working with different materials, to art courses, where creative forms of expression are encouraged, to technical workshops, which teach young people basic skills in areas such as electronics and IT. Particular attention is paid to combining theory and practice so that participants can directly apply what they have learnt.
Hobby Lobby's commitment to the integration of young people with a migration background and socially disadvantaged young people is particularly noteworthy. In cooperation with schools and social institutions, special programmes are offered to facilitate access to education and cultural participation for these young people. For example, courses are organised that are tailored to the needs of young people who have difficulties in the regular education system.
In addition to the regular courses and workshops, Hobby Lobby also organises special events and projects that offer young people a platform to present their work and talents to a wider audience. These events, which are often organised in collaboration with local cultural institutions, offer participants the opportunity to showcase their skills and build new networks.
With a clear focus on quality and innovation, Hobby Lobby remains a central institution in Austrian youth work. The numerous awards that the organisation has received over the years reflect the high standard and social relevance of its work. Hobby Lobby will continue to endeavour to expand its services in the future and offer even more young people in Austria a platform for personal and creative development.
Further information about Hobby Lobby can be found on the official website.
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