Recognition of Three Projects for Promoting Inclusion at Brandenburg Awards
The Brandenburg Inclusion Prize 2025, under the motto "Inclusion on the Ground! - Making a Big Impact with 'Small' Steps", has recognised three outstanding projects that promote inclusion, diversity, and equal participation within the Brandenburg region of Germany.
Minister Britta Müller, a strong advocate for inclusion, presented the awards to the "Acceptance Festival", the Museumsverband des Landes Brandenburg e.V.'s "Brandenburg Museums without Barriers", and the community of Wandlitz's "House of Possibilities".
The first place winner, Einzelfallhilfe-Manufaktur e.V., received a prize of 5,000 euros for their "Acceptance Festival" in Potsdam. This two-day meeting format aims to make inclusion tangible by bringing together various groups and fostering understanding and acceptance.
The Museumsverband des Landes Brandenburg e.V. took second place with their "Brandenburg Museums without Barriers" initiative, for which they received a prize of 3,000 euros. Since 2018, this project has been supporting museums in removing barriers for people with restrictions, making cultural experiences more accessible.
The community of Wandlitz in the district of Barnim won third place and a prize of 2,000 euros for their "House of Possibilities" project. This initiative offers programmes like "Citizens Helping Citizens" to promote the participation of people with and without disabilities, fostering a more inclusive community.
Minister Müller emphasised the importance of inclusion starting in daily life, in cities, towns, and neighbourhoods. She believes that big things can be achieved with small measures, and the Brandenburg Inclusion Prize is a sign of recognition for the diverse commitment in the state.
A total of around 40 municipal and civil society actors applied for the Brandenburg Inclusion Prize 2025. For more detailed results and objectives of the winning projects, official announcements from Brandenburg governmental or organisational websites related to social affairs or inclusion should be consulted closer to or just after the award date.
In the spirit of promoting an inclusive lifestyle, Minister Britta Müller has recognized the Einzelfallhilfe-Manufaktur e.V.'s "Acceptance Festival" as a meaningful event that brings together diverse groups, fostering understanding and acceptance, in the home-and-garden category of sustainable living. Simultaneously, the "House of Possibilities" project in Wandlitz, aimed at fostering the participation of all citizens, reflects the broader commitment to sustainable living and equal participation in the community.
