Paragraph 13 e.V.

Founded in 1994, Paragraph 13 e.V. is a charity based in Potsdam, Germany working on children & youth, education.

Paragraph 13 e.V. is a non-profit association based in Potsdam, Germany, working in child and youth welfare. Its main focus is school social work and open child and youth work in Potsdam and the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark. Staff offer counselling, group work and projects to children and young people at primary, special needs, secondary and vocational schools, and in its youth centre RibbeckEck. The association works with parents and cooperates with schools and local bodies in the neighbourhood. Its projects address topics such as bullying, hate speech, conflict resolution and children's rights, often developed with pupils' own ideas. The association is recognised as a provider of youth welfare services and has been active in Potsdam since 1994. It is funded by the City of Potsdam, the district of Potsdam-Mittelmark, the municipalities of Stahnsdorf and Nuthetal, donations and membership fees.