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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮: 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – This October, we’re addressing one of the most important but often unspoken topics: Sexual Harassment.

Join us on Wed, Oct 30 at Factory Network in Hamburg for a wholehearted Female Leadership Circle* session led by Natascha Djordjević . As an enthusiastic DJ and somatic coach, Natascha is dedicated to ending the stigma and shame surrounding sexual abuse and harassment. She's on the mission to raise awareness and foster conversations on this difficult topic, creating a platform where people can discuss intimate subjects in a judgment-free space.

➡ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/female-leadership-circle-october-edition-tickets-948432415887 🎟️

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Feeling disconnected? You’re not alone.

This , let’s break the silence on the issues that isolate us: weakening social ties, growing polarisation, and the taboos that make mental health harder to talk about.

In a society that often leaves us feeling divided or like we don’t belong, creating safer spaces where we can be heard, seen, and valued is more important than ever. We invite you to join us in building communities where everyone feels included—where difficult conversations aren’t just encouraged, but necessary, and wholehearted conversations are not rare, but a part of our daily lives.

As one small step you can take today, gift someone with a smile 🎁😊—whether it’s someone you know, a stranger you pass on the street, or the person behind the counter at the shop. Small acts of kindness can help bridge the gaps of disconnection and create a sense of being seen and valued.

So, let’s start talking. Meaningfully. 💫

👉 Who will you give a smile to today?

🌟 Spotlight on Whitney: Our Human Connector in Paris!

Whitney (), who attended the Human Connectory Academy last year, shares how the programme has played a pivotal role in her journey. Thanks to the Academy, she has developed her skills as a facilitator of meaningful interactions, started and hosted her own events in Paris, and ultimately, launched the impactful project “The Loneliness Economy.”

Read on to discover how Whitney’s experiences have shaped her work and how she’s helping people connect: https://thelonelinesseconomy.substack.com/p/people-need-people?mc_cid=e18ae3b1bb&mc_eid=ed985c072

This week, our F*LC meeting was all about reflecting on our connections. Our host, Anna Schlei, guided us through finding what makes us reconnect with ourselves and the nature around us, and the peace of mind it can bring us.

We shared beautiful moments, meaningful exchanges and compliments.

Thank you for attending and see you in October, again at ! 💖

Join us in making an impact! 🤝

We’re looking for volunteers for the following roles:

✨ Coordinator for the Female* Leadership Circle in Hamburg: Manage and grow the event until at least May 2025.

✨ Translation Support: Help us translate from English to German (native German speakers are needed).

✨ Social Media and Communication Support: Assist with our social media and communication efforts.

If you're interested in supporting Kontakt Kollektiv, email us at [email protected]. Let us know what interests you, how much time you can dedicate, and your availability.

Let’s work together to make our communities more connected and inclusive, where everyone can authentically belong. We can’t wait to hear from you!

After having a wonderful F*LC meeting in their space last May, we’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Factory Hammerbrooklyn to make it our new home base!

From now on, our events will all be hosted in their Hamburg space 🌟

Yesterday, we attended Hamburg’s largest innovation event 🌟

HHIS focuses on networking, collaborating and co-creating opportunities so innovators can develop solutions, in a local and global scope. We appreciated the insightful talks and meeting inspiring changemakers.

Did you see us there? Drop a hello 👀⬇

Yesterday marked the start of the Ashoka True Participation Summit🌟 On Saturday morning, September 7th, our director Natalia will be giving a short speech at the Summit, sharing her experience as a mentor for Team Teilhabe. The event will be held at Bucerius Law School in Planten un Blomen, Hamburg.

Thank you for this event that has been incredible so far!

Photo: AshokaPhotos

We all have something inside of us that makes us unique. A distinctive sparkle that powers our skills and makes us human. This September, we’ll explore this inner glow, learning more about ourselves and how we can open the way for us and others to shine. It will be a journey of discovering the strength within people and how to fuel that passion.

Our host Anna Schlei is an experienced Community Builder, passionate about social and sustainable Startups. She believes in combining coaching and traditional wisdom from Native Groups to turn groups of strangers into supportive communities.

Get your ticket now at: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/female-leadership-circle-september-edition-tickets-977206259227?aff=oddtdtcreator

4 reasons why our events are not like anything you've experienced 👀

Share this experience with us on the next Female* Leadership Circle this September 🌟 Get your ticket now, link in bio 🔗

Can you believe it's been 4 years already? 👀

We started Kontakt Kollektiv searching for closeness and connection in a time of uncertainty and social distance. Since that day, we've fostered over 3000 meaningful conversations and impacted over 5000 people from 35 nationalities 🌟

Thank you to everyone who walked this journey with us! 💖

To celebrate, we invite those who attended to share a memory from the event 💌 .bial .mdy

Save the dates, F*LC returns this fall! 🗓 🍁

You can now get your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/female-leadership-circle-september-edition-tickets-948418925537?aff=oddtdtcreator

Following up on our post: How to make your friendships more meaningful 🌟

First, ask yourself:

- What do you cherish in your friendships?
- Where do you want to see growth?
Example: "I'd like us to share more about our dreams and fears."

🚀 Take Initiative:
- Share First: Open up about your dreams and fears to encourage your friend to do the same.
- Ask Questions: Show curiosity about your friend's life. It's okay if they need time to open up. Let them know you value your friendship and are here to listen.

💬 Active Listening & Communication:
- Listen Actively: Give your friend a safe space to share without interrupting. Understanding comes from truly listening.
- Ask Thoughtful Questions: Instead of assuming, ask for clarity. For example, "You mentioned you're unsure about your next steps; want to talk it over?"

💖 Laugh Together: Laughter strengthens bonds! Share jokes, watch a funny video, or reminisce about old times. It’s great to balance serious talks with fun moments.

📅 Schedule It: Regularly check in with your friends. Consistency builds trust and shows you care.

🎉 Be There for All Moments: Celebrate successes and support during tough times. Be a constant in your friend's life.

🎁 Gift Thoughtfully: Small gestures, like a handwritten note or a favourite snack, can show appreciation and make your friend feel valued.

🗣️ Share Your Experiences: Focus on your own feelings and experiences to build genuine connections. For example, instead of commenting on someone's outfit, share how the experience made you feel.

Today is International Friendship Day and, as a part of , we are bringing some great tips on developing new friendships! ✨

1. It starts with you: Discover and Plan
Start by getting to know yourself and what you enjoy. Reflect on your interests and think about how you can share them with others. Write down activities you love and consider ways to do them in a group setting.

Examples:
🎥 Watching movies → Join a film club or attend cinema events with discussions.
⛰ Hiking → Join a hiking club or guided tours.
🎨 Painting → Attend creative workshops.

Use platforms like Meetup, Eventbrite, or local community boards to find opportunities. Choose a few activities to join, sign up, and make sure to attend regularly.
If you can’t find a group that fits your interests, consider starting one!

2. Connect more meaningfully:
Making friends takes time, but having deeper conversations with genuine questions helps. You can try some like:
- "Hi, it’s my first time here. Do you know what usually happens at this event?"
- "What brought you here today?"
- "What’s the most beautiful place nearby that you enjoy?"
- "What’s your favorite activity or spot around here?"

3. Navigating interactions

Embrace who you are, including your quirks and imperfections: they make you interesting. That also means accepting not everyone will be the right connection for you, and that's ok! If you feel uncomfortable or like it isn’t right, it’s okay to move on.
Extra tip: Not everyone may be in a talkative mood; we should always respect that.

Remember
💭 Friendship is a journey. Stay open, be authentic, and enjoy meeting new people along the way!

In Germany, over 21.6 million people experience loneliness regularly. These numbers extend to young adults between 18 and 29, with 1 in 4 claiming they feel lonely often.

Adding to these numbers, around 8.5 million, 10% of the population, feel they don’t belong.

Underrepresented groups, including people with migration backgrounds, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ face even higher rates of exclusion and discrimination.

A big problem requires a big solution. And it starts with each of us.

At Kontakt Kollektiv, we believe in fostering belonging to tackle our loneliness problem. Through our events and training, we are sparking the meaningful connections that can shake things around✨

Stay tuned for our next events! 📅

In Germany, over 21.6 million people experience loneliness regularly. These numbers extend to young adults between 18 and 29, with 1 in 4 claiming they feel lonely often.

Adding to these numbers, around 8.5 million, 10% of the population, feel they don't belong.

Underrepresented groups, including people with migration backgrounds, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ face even higher rates of exclusion and discrimination.

A big problem requires a big solution. And it starts with each of us.

At Kontakt Kollektiv, we believe in fostering belonging to tackle our loneliness problem. Through our events and training, we are sparking the meaningful connections that can shake things around✨

Stay tuned for our next events! 📅

Beautiful pictures of beautiful moments 💖

Here are some snapshots of our June Female* Leadership Circle meeting hosted by Lauriane Tiard. We just love the scenery of Lilienhof business center hamburg's terrace 🤩

Sunshine, strawberries and inspiration 🤩 We loved having you at F*LC and can't wait for our next gathering in September!
Huge appreciation to Lauriane Tiard for beautifully hosting this meeting and to Lilienhof business center hamburg for the support and opening up their space to F*LC ✨

You can get Lauriane's book at: https://les-ailes.de/ 🐦

This month, Lauriane Tiard will host us on a journey of embracing the things we love doing 🤩

See you at Lilienhof business center hamburg!

Get your ticket now: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/female-leadership-circle-june-tickets-920866936797?aff=erelexpmlt

It's official: Kontakt Kollektiv is now a part of Social Entrepreneurship City Hamburg! ✨

As a migrant and woman-led organisation, we are proud to join the efforts to make Hamburg a livable city for everyone.

Along with other social enterprises and partners in the ecosystem, we are crafting effective solutions for the challenges of our time and helping shape a culture of innovation and positive impact.

We're excited for what's to come!

It's official: Kontakt Kollektiv is now a part of Social Entrepreneurship City Hamburg! ✨

As a migrant and woman-led organisation, we are proud to join the efforts to make Hamburg a livable city for everyone!

Along with other social enterprises and partners in the ecosystem, we are crafting effective solutions for the challenges of our time and helping shape a culture of innovation and positive impact.

We're excited for what's to come!

What a meeting 🤩 Last night, F*LC was marked by a beautiful exchange. We opened up about our struggles and embraced others', co-creating solutions.

Our host, Sogol, shared her story and how her mother's beautiful philosophy helps her face adversities: "For every problem, there are 10 solutions".

Thank you to Factory Hammerbrooklyn for the space and to all who attended, it was great to see all of you and we can't wait for the next F*LC ✨

Last chance to get your ticket! 👀

Join us at Factory Hammerbrooklyn for a night of powerful stories and meaningful exchanges.

Sogol K. Kordi and Lara Sophia Herchenbach from MyProtectify will be our hosts, inspiring us to find the way out of difficult situations and use that experience to inspire others facing similar challenges.

Get your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/female-leadership-circle-tickets-876878726877?aff=oddtdtcreator

Female* Leadership Circle: May 29th - The Sun Always Comes: Stories of Resilience ☀️

The courage to stand up each time we fall 🌠 On May 29th, Sogol and Lara from My Protectify will be our hosts in this journey of reflecting on our inner strength and resilience. A day to inspire us to find the way out of difficult situations and use that experience to inspire others facing similar challenges.

Get your ticket now at: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/female-leadership-circle-tickets-876878726877?aff=oddtdtcreator

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