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orange Courses we offer
 
     
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Our Services
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orange psychological/social counselling and support for adult, female migrants in Thai, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, English and German.
orange legal counselling and support in:
- residence and naturalization
- break-up/divorce/custody/domestic violence
- unemployment benefit/social welfare/child- and parental benefits/alimony
orange accompanying clients to official institutions (e.g. the immigration service, social welfare office), lawyers, doctors and the police
orange Help filling in official forms and documents
orange psychological counselling/crisis intervention and support in Polish and Spanish
orange coordination of self-awareness groups for women from Poland, Russia and Thailand
orange intensive German classes at absolute beginner level for migrants
orange German classes for migrants who have already learned some German
orange German classes at advanced level
orange Integration courses for Women only
orange Courses for special interests, e.g. sewing, fabric and silk painting, singing etc.
orange Workshops on relevant and current topics
orange A secure place for socializing with other women.
   
 
Our counselling is anonymous, confidential and free of charge.
   
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Opening hours
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orange Mo + Wed + Fri, 10 am - 2 pm
orange Tue + Thu, 2 pm - 6 pm
   
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Counselling hours
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Counselling in languages other than German:
 
Counselling in Polish and English
orange Tuesday and Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
orange Wednesday 10 am - 14 pm
   
Counselling in Spanish and English
orange Monday and Friday 10 am - 2 pm
   
Counselling in Thai and English
orange Tuesday and Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
   
Counselling for Integration Courses
orange Tuesday and Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
orange Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
 
Counselling by appointment, only!

In case of emergency, it is possible to make appointments outside of office hours.
   
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Courses we offer
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German
 
All German classes at AfW are designed and taught to assist migrants in improving their vocabulary and grammar. We believe that command of the German language will assist you in taking control of your own life in Germany.
 
German
 
orange Start date: 07.02.2012
  Duration: 10 Weeks
Mondays and Fridays 09:30 am - 01:00 pm
Wednesdays 09:30 am - 11:30 am
Course fee: € 60.00
 
   
  Learningbook for all german classes: Berliner Platz
   
Special Interest Courses
 
AfW provides the opportunity to learn a variety skills and handicrafts alongside other women. These classes are fun and help to lighten the load of everyday life!
   
Sewing course
orange Start: anytime
  Duration: 3 Month
Mondays and Wednesdays 01.00 pm - 03.00 pm
Course fee: € 45.00
   
International choir for women:
orange Start: anytime
  Duration: running
Tuesdays 06.15 pm - 07.30 pm
Course fee: free
Yoga for Women
orange Start: anytime
  Duration: running
Fridays 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Course fee: free, but a tip will be welcomed
 
Integration Courses for Women
 
These Courses aim to facilitate the integration of migrants into the German Society by offering an introduction to German language, history and culture.
 
Integration Modul 5 (from 9)
orange Start date: 10.02.2012
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 am - 13.15 pm
 
Integration Modul 2 (from 9)
orange Start date: 07.02.2012
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 02.45 pm - 06.00 pm
 
Duration per Course: 100 hours
Course fee: 100 €
Learning book: Schritte Plus
Please come by the office or call 040-384753 in order to apply for a course!
 
 
Women Courses
 
The content of these courses is geared toward the living conditions of migrants in Germany with a particular focus on the needs of individual participants. The selection of course topics reflects this commitment.
We offer 20 hour courses on the following subjects:
 
orange Language Orientation
orange German Society
orange The German Education System
orange Health
orange Building self-confidence in day to day life, with a special focus on orienting yourself in Hamburg
orange Life goals and Planning your future
 
We offer appointments upon request.
 
 
Self-help groups
 
Our self-help groups (SHG) take place in a supportive, protective environment. The groups enable women to talk about and share their experiences with migration, family life, work situations and living in Gemany. Many topics discussed, including: domestic violence, psychological stress, health, childhood problems, break up and divorce, being afraid of the future, home sickness, isolation, integration, etc..
Women have the opportunity to gather common solutions for their problems and to support one another in these groups
 
 
SHG Polish women
orange first Thursday in month from 06.00 pm to 09.15 pm
 
SHG Russian women
orange Wednesdays by appointment from 06.30 pm - 09.30 pm
 
SHG Thai women
orange Last Saturday in month from 11.00 am - 02.00 pm
 
 
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