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Balu and You: Unique mentoring program started in Cologne!
The “Balu and You” program at the German Sport University Cologne starts in May 2025 to support children in their personal development.
Balu and You: Unique mentoring program started in Cologne!
The “Balu and You” program at the German Sport University Cologne started a new cohort in May 2025. Five students, also known as Balus, from three different study programs take part in this event. The initiative offers participants the opportunity to mentor a primary school child – a so-called Mogli – for a year. These tandems meet regularly in their free time to experience exercise, games and sport together.
The offer is aimed particularly at children who need support in their personal development and movement socialization. The Moglis experience social support, autonomy, self-confidence and self-efficacy through their mentors. At the same time, the Balus take responsibility and reflect on their own image of society. The program also offers participants the opportunity to overcome challenges and experience the world through the eyes of children. It is not only an educational experience but also a valuable learning experience outside of the lecture hall.
Commitment and contact
The program coordinator, Dr. Anja Paul is available to anyone interested for further information. You can call 0221 4982 4621 or email bud-zfsb@dshs-koeln.de can be achieved. Information about donation options for the program can also be found on the website of the German Sport University Cologne.
A network of schools and institutions
The “Balu und Du” initiatives are spread across numerous facilities throughout Germany. Among others, there are cooperation partners such as the Alexander von Humboldt High School in Krefeld, the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and the Oldenburg Child Protection Center. These institutions support the program locally and help ensure that as many children as possible can benefit from the mentors.
The following schools and institutions, among others, have the opportunity to take part in “Balu und Du”:
- Alexander-von-Humboldt-Gymnasium: Krefeld, Bergheimer Str. 233, 41464
- Hochschule Nordhausen: Nordhausen, Weinberghof 4, 99734, Kontakt: anna.kniep@hs-nordhausen.de
- Kinderschutz-Zentrum Oldenburg: Oldenburg, Friederikenstraße 3, 26135, Kontakt: florian.sachtleber@kinderschutz-ol.de
On the official website of “Balu und Du” balu-und-du.de You can also find further information on how you can get involved or donate to promote the positive development of young people. The program is therefore an important component in the area of social responsibility and the support of children in Germany.