There is a new, colorful eye-catcher on the streets of Sankt Augustin. As part of the project week "Wertes Europa – Europas Werte" (Values of Europe – Europe’s Values) at the Albert Einstein Gymnasium (AEG), a very special work of art was created through a collaboration between students, graffiti artist Markus Salgert, and our association Sankt Augustin and friends hilft e. V. A Sign for Europe and Local Support A total of 19 students from grades 9 to 12 swapped their classrooms for spray...

It’s well known that our association is passionately committed to providing aid in Ukraine. However, amidst all the hustle and bustle, our local activities sometimes fly under the radar. Today, we want to give you an insight into a passion project we’ve been implementing with local kindergartens for several months. A Spirit of Discovery Instead of Fear An ambulance with flashing blue lights and sirens can be intimidating for children. Our goal is to take away that fear before it even...

Relief missions to Ukraine are anything but routine, even in 2026—they remain a massive logistical challenge every single time. Our latest Convoy No. 49 proved this more clearly than ever. Despite bureaucratic hurdles and days of delays, we made it: the essential goods have finally reached their destination. When Bureaucracy Slows Down Aid Our team was originally scheduled to be on the road much earlier. However, new transport regulations for second-hand textiles in Poland forced us to make...