Weiterstadt network grows – support for children on their way to school
In Gräfenhausen, there is a new contact point for children in distress: The Grafenapotheke pharmacy, Darmstädter Landstraße 51, is now part of the LEON Help Islands. This means that in this area, there is now an easily accessible public place to help children who feel unsafe or need support – for example, because they have missed the bus or their mobile phone battery is dead.
LEON project strengthens safety on the way to school
Every day, many children – alone or with their parents – pass the pharmacy on their way to primary school or sports facilities. Pharmacist Ebrahim Fallehy and his team want to actively contribute to making children feel safe in their surroundings:
"We are delighted to be part of this project," says employee Nina Schäfer.
LEON help stations are easily identifiable by a clearly visible poster featuring the lion LEON. This helps children know where to find quick help in unpleasant or stressful situations.
Cooperation between police and municipalities
The project is a collaboration between the Hessian police and numerous municipalitiesare currently participating , 36 shops, daycare centers, pharmacies, and other institutions in the network – in the town center as well as in all districts. The goal is to offer children a safe haven, promote self-confidence and civic courage , and strengthen families' sense of security.
Participate as a help island
Businesses that would also like to become part of the network can contact the Office for Diversity and Participation of the city of Weiterstadt:
- Phone: 06150 / 400-4330
- Email: varietsbuero@weiterstadt.de
- (WEITERSTADT – RED/PSW)
Featured image: The staff members: Albaraa Elmasri, Nina Schäfer, pharmacy manager Ebrahim Fallehy, Bita Moschfek and Larina Bilic, with the Leon Help Island poster. Photo: PSW
