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Under bright sunshine and summer temperatures, a very special place was created once again at the Baakenhöft Cruise Center over the Pentecost weekend. A place where people can find support, take a breather, and are simply welcome. Around 3,000 guests visited DOCK – Days Without Worries. Together with approximately 150 volunteers and numerous associations,…

Violence doesn't arise in a vacuum. It is closely linked to societal gender roles and manifests itself differently in private, digital, and public spaces. But what role do societal expectations of women, men, and queer people play in how violence arises, is perceived, and what support those affected receive? After a two-year hiatus, it returns…

DOCK – Days Without a Care is back! On the Pentecost weekend, May 23rd and 24th, 2026, we're finally bringing DOCK – Days Without a Care back to the Cruise Center Baakenhöft in Hamburg's HafenCity after a two-year hiatus. At the same time, it will be the last DOCK at this location before…

Many things are different in 2020, including our program. Because we care about our guests and their health is very important to us, we couldn't continue the program as planned from 2019. Therefore, we decided to bring the program to the people. We will be offering it in 10…

It is sad to be so alone on long winter evenings. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. In autumn and winter, things usually get unpleasant on the plateau. In Hamburg, this means alternating rain, wind, and frost, resulting in lonely and cold nights. In January 2021, an idea was born…

Professionals working in homelessness services are bound by the professional standards of social work, the concept of their institution, and the mission statement of their sponsoring organization. Their tasks and responsibilities are therefore subject to broader obligations. These "Golden Rules" were established on April 27, 2019, at a networking meeting of full-time and…