"Frauenpower in Mitte" celebrates the completion of its first phase

The project implemented by Janainas, Club Dialog, and Wir im Brunnenviertel supported more than 650 participants between 2022 and 2025

A celebration on the evening of November 21, 2025, at the House of Democracy in Berlin marked the completion of the first phase of the Frauenpower in Mitte project, carried out jointly by Janainas e.V., Club Dialog e.V., and Wir im Brunnenviertel e.V. Over the past three years, the initiative has supported more than 650 immigrant women* in advancing towards their professional goals in Germany.

Among the outcomes achieved by participants are securing jobs and Minijobs, engaging in volunteer work, starting self-employment ventures, and enrolling in technical courses and professional training programs. Practical exercises, counseling practices, biographical work, building support networks, and peer exchanges have been central and effective methods in the process.

The closing event brought together participants, staff, and collaborators of “Frauenpower in Mitte”, institutional representatives, and community guests. Christine Brinkmann, representative of the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and Rodrigo Baena Soares, Brazilian Ambassador in Berlin, highlighted the importance of the initiative in their speeches.

The project was implemented within the framework of the federal program MY TURN – Frauen mit Migrationserfahrung starten durch, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

The celebration marked the end of a phase, but the work continues.

Building Together

Since 2022, Janainas, Club Dialog, and Wir im Brunnenviertel have worked in a complementary way to support women with migration experience in Berlin-Mitte on topics related to work, professional training, support networks, and everyday life. Each partner developed a program inspired by its methodologies, target audience, and experience.

Get to know some of the activities conducted by each association:

Janainas e.V.

• Workshops on biography, writing, and reflection on migration paths

• Workshops focusing on CVs, cover letters, interviews, and digital positioning strategies

• Event featuring success stories and networking among participants

• Continuous follow-up and meetings for peer exchange and strengthening of participants

  
  

Club Dialog e.V.

• Individual career guidance

• Support in defining goals, strategies, and pathways

• Workshops on the labor market, professional training, and diploma recognition

• Support point for early childhood education questions

  
  

Wir im Brunnenviertel e.V.

• Coaching focused on autonomy and decision-making

• Workshops on discrimination and workplace conflicts

• Accessible formats for empowerment and conversation

Acknowledgments

The project was only made possible thanks to the constant cooperation among the three associations, funding from BMAS and ESF+, support from local partners, and the commitment of the women who participated in the activities.

We thank the consultants, facilitators, volunteers, collaborators, partner institutions, and everyone who contributed to keeping the work alive and accessible. We especially thank the women who trusted us and shared their stories, questions, paths, and discoveries.

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