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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, Thailand and Latin America
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
orange German courses for Thai women including reading and writing the German alphabet
orange Courses for special interests, e.g. sewing, fabric and silk painting, cooking, 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 - 14 pm
orange Tue + Thu, 14 pm - 18 pm
   
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Counselling hours
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Counselling in languages other than German:
 
Counselling in Polish and Russia
orange Tuesday 14 pm - 18 pm
orange Wednesday 10 am - 14 pm
orange Thursday 14 pm - 18 pm
   
Counselling in Spanish
orange Monday 10 am - 14 pm
orange Friday 10 am - 13 pm
   
Counselling in Thai and English
orange Monday 10 am - 14 pm
orange Tuesday 14 pm - 18 pm
orange Thursday 14 pm - 18 pm
   
Counselling for Integration Courses
orange Tuesday 14 pm - 18 pm
orange Wednesday 10 am - 14pm
orange Thursday 14 pm - 18 pm
 
Counselling by appointment, only!

In case of emergency, it is possible to make appointments outside of office hours.
Come along or call and make an appointment!!
040/ 38 47 53
   
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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 1
Absolute beginners
 
orange 01 December - 02 March 2009
  Duration: 10 Weeks
Mondays and Wednesdays &
Fridays 10 am - 13 pm
Course fee: € 60.00
 
orange 04 March - 11 May 2009
  Duration: 9 Weeks
Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am - 13 pm
Fridays 10 am - 14 pm
Course fee: € 60.00
   
German 2
Intermediate learner
   
orange 03 February - 28 March 2009
  Duration: 7 Weeks
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 12:30 pm
Course fee: € 55.00
   
orange 07. July bis 27. August 2009
  Duration: 8 Weeks
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 12:30 pm
Course fee: € 55.00
 
German for Thai Women
   
orange 15. January - 19. March 2009
  Duration: 10 Weeks
Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm
Course fee: € 25.00
   
   
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 13 pm - 15 pm
Course fee: € 45.00
   
English course for Beginners
Intermediate learner
 
orange In preparation:
  February: Tuesdays and Thursdays 18 - 19.30 pm
  please call for the exact start date
   
Cookery Course
orange 19 and 26 August 2009
  Duration: 2 evenings
Wednesdays 14 pm - 17 pm
Course fee: € 10.00 plus additional costs for the food used for cooking
 
 
Integration Courses
 
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 2
orange 19 January - 23 March 2009
  Monday, Wednesday & Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
(except 13, 18, 20.02.09)
 
Integration Modul 3
orange 25 March - 27 May 2009
  Holidays: 11.04. & 14.04.2009, 01.05.2009
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
 
Integration Modul 4
orange 29 May - 27 July 2009
Holidays: 01.06.2009
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
 
Integration Modul 5
orange 26 August - 21 October 2009
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
 
Integration Modul 6
orange 14 May - 23 July 2009
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 15 pm - 19 pm
   
orange 23 October - 18 December 2009
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
 
Integration Modul 7
orange 25 August - 29 October 2009
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 15 pm - 19 pm
 
orange 04 January - 01 March 2010
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
 
Integration Modul 8
orange 03 November - 19 January 2010
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 15 pm - 19 pm
 
orange 03 March - 03 May 2010
Holidays: 02.04. & 05.04.2010
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
 
Integration Modul 9
orange 21 January - 30 March 2010
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 15 pm - 19 pm
 
orange 05 May - 02 July 2010
Holidays: 13.05. & 24.05.2010
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
   
Integration Modul 10
orange 06 April - 04 May 2010
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 15 pm - 19 pm
   
orange 05 July - 30 July 2010
  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 15.30 pm - 18.45 pm
 
Duration per Course: 100 hours
Course fee: 100 €
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 Latin American women
orange Every Friday 18 pm - 20 pm
(childcare included)
 
SHG Polish women
orange Last Thursday in month, from 18 pm to 20 pm
 
SHG Russian women
orange Last Wednesday in month, from 18 pm - 20 pm
 
SHG Thai women
orange Last Saturday in month, from 14 pm - 16 pm
 
 
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