{"id":707,"date":"2026-01-25T11:33:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispi.kundenexpose.de\/about-hispi\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T21:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:07:06","slug":"about-hispi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/about-hispi\/","title":{"rendered":"About Hispi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_right preset--module--divi-text--69cb9a220bbab\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>About Hispi<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_3_5_tabletWide et_flex_column_3_5_widescreen et_flex_column_3_5_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What we stand for<\/h2>\n<p>HISPI is a place of encounter, shared learning, and community. A place for people with refugee and migration backgrounds who live in D\u00fcsseldorf and want to build an independent life. <\/p>\n<p>Since 2015, our team has been supporting people from all over the world on their path into society\u2014through language, trust, and shared activities. It\u2019s not just about learning German, but about orientation, participation, and the feeling of being welcome. <\/p>\n<p>Language is more than words. It opens doors, creates connections, and enables new perspectives. At HISPI, we support everyday language learning, create space for exchange, and foster a true sense of community. For us, learning means being allowed to try things out, ask questions, and support one another.   <\/p>\n<p>Everyone is welcome here\u2014regardless of origin, residence status, or educational background. Our programs are voluntary, free of charge, and based on mutual respect. Because we believe that integration succeeds where people feel seen, taken seriously, and encouraged.  <\/p>\n<p>In order to work reliably in the long term, HISPI has been a division of SOPHIA::AKADEMIE gGmbH since 2018. This structure enables us to receive funding and to further develop our commitment sustainably. <\/p>\n<p><strong>We don\u2019t focus on where you come from, but on where you\u2019re going.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_2_5_tabletWide et_flex_column_2_5_widescreen et_flex_column_2_5_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190728-hispi-logo-schwarz.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190728-hispi-logo-schwarz.png 250w, https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20190728-hispi-logo-schwarz-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" class=\"wp-image-173\" title=\"20190728-hispi-logo-schwarz\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What they say\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_12_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_12_24_widescreen et_flex_column_12_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>\u2026as our participants<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/3f3e1c4d-69a2-4ff5-975d-1b6cc6153105.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_12_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_12_24_widescreen et_flex_column_12_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>\u2026as our team members<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_0 et_pb_group_carousel et_pb_group et_pb_module et_pb_group_carousel_dots_center et_pb_group_carousel_dots_below\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_track\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At HISPI, \u201cWe can do it\u201d becomes \u201cWe do it\u201d\u2014as a team, with creative opportunities and modern technology: teaching here is truly enjoyable!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180215-ueber-hispi-jana-p.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180215-ueber-hispi-jana-p.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-194\" title=\"20180215-ueber-hispi-jana-p\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Jana P.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When I wasn\u2019t doing so well, I started helping others\u2014now I\u2019m doing well!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180215-ueber-hispi-ingelore-s.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180215-ueber-hispi-ingelore-s.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-193\" title=\"20180215-ueber-hispi-ingelore-s\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Ingelore S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I volunteer with Hispi because I want to help refugees\u2014who have often come to Germany under very harsh conditions\u2014integrate more successfully.<br \/>People in Germany are generally doing well. Isn\u2019t it then only right, also from a Christian perspective, to give something back? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180125-ueber-hispi-michael-w.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180125-ueber-hispi-michael-w.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-192\" title=\"20180125-ueber-hispi-michael-w\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Michael W.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_3 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>For the refugees: Without language skills, successful integration is not possible! For us volunteers: A thank you after every session is a great joy and motivation! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180123-ueber-hispi-karsten-m.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180123-ueber-hispi-karsten-m.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-191\" title=\"20180123-ueber-hispi-karsten-m\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Karsten M.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_4 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_4 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u2026being able to help in a simple and completely straightforward way\u2014that\u2019s what I like about our Hispi!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171211-ueber-hispi-ulrike-h.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171211-ueber-hispi-ulrike-h.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-190\" title=\"20171211-ueber-hispi-ulrike-h\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Ulrike H.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_5 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_5 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I enjoy language and sharing it with others. That\u2019s why I love introducing our language to refugees and teaching German at Hispi. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-gudrun-s.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-gudrun-s.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-185\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-gudrun-s\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Gudrun S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_6 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_6 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I volunteer at HISPI because, at the beginning, it was very important to me to support the many refugees in a meaningful and voluntary way. By now, I wouldn\u2019t want to miss this work, as I\u2019ve met so many interesting and kind people and receive so much gratitude, appreciation, and smiles in return. It\u2019s simply enjoyable and broadens your horizons!  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-conny-d.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-conny-d.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-198\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-conny-d\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Conny D.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_7 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_7 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At Hispi, there\u2019s a lot to learn and a lot to laugh about. For everyone. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_7 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-annchen-s.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-annchen-s.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-195\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-annchen-s\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Annchen S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_8 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_8 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>As a long-time political journalist (Rheinische Post), I have always worked with, for, and alongside people. Since early 2016, after every session at Hispi, it\u2019s been said: \u201cYou always come back as a new person\u201d! That motivates me just as much as the gratitude of the refugees.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_8 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-klaus-h.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-klaus-h.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-187\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-klaus-h\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Klaus H.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_9 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_9 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I enjoy volunteering at Hispi because I am grateful for the life I am able to live and can give a little something back to our society. It brings me great joy to share our language and culture. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_9 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-brigitte-k.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-brigitte-k.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-197\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-brigitte-k\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Brigitte K.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_10 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_10 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Commercial employee, occasional teacher at Hispi, and hobby rock\u2019n\u2019roller. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_10 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-gerd-g.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-gerd-g.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-184\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-gerd-g\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Gerd G.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_11 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_11 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>There\u2019s always something going on at Hispi. People from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures come together here, work and laugh together, get to know one another, and support each other. Here, everyone can be who they are\u2014just as it should be.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_11 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-bastian-w.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-bastian-w.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-196\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-bastian-w\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Bastian W.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_12 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_12 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Teaching at Hispi is a matter close to my heart. Every student (and every teacher) carries their own burdens\u2014and it\u2019s a wonderful feeling that we are all pulling together. Especially in times like these, it\u2019s important to get involved. Now more than ever.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_12 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-kristina-s.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-kristina-s.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-188\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-kristina-s\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Kristina S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_13 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_13 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>My commitment at Hispi? <br \/>Language is so important, and I have always enjoyed teaching languages. I hope I can help as many people who have come here as possible in learning our truly not-so-easy language. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_13 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-heiner-h.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-heiner-h.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-186\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-heiner-h\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Heiner H.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_14 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_14 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">{<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I learned my foreign languages mainly through contact with native speakers, and I thought I could give that experience back here. The greatest reward for a volunteer is seeing the progress\u2014such as when, at our weekly get-together coffee, new members of the community from different countries converse in German. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_14 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-friedhelm-v.jpg\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171201-ueber-hispi-friedhelm-v.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" class=\"wp-image-183\" title=\"20171201-ueber-hispi-friedhelm-v\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Friedhelm V.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_dots\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Awards<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_6_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen et_flex_column_6_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-start-social-stipendium.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-start-social-stipendium.png 500w, https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-start-social-stipendium-480x357.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-175\" title=\"20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-start-social-stipendium\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_18_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_18_24_widescreen et_flex_column_18_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>startsocial scholarship<\/h3>\n<p><b>Hispi was a startsocial scholarship holder from October 2017 to March 2018.<\/b><br \/>\nstartsocial is a nationwide competition that promotes voluntary social engagement and is under the patronage of former Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel. Under the motto \u201cHelp for helpers,\u201d startsocial awards 100 four-month consulting scholarships and seven cash prizes each year to outstanding social initiatives. In each round of the competition, more than 500 professionals and executives contribute their expertise as volunteer coaches and jurors. The competition has been held since 2001 and is therefore a pioneer in supporting volunteer-driven social initiatives in Germany.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_8_24_widescreen et_flex_column_8_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-martinstaler-thumb.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-martinstaler-thumb.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-martinstaler-thumb-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-177\" title=\"20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-martinstaler-thumb\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Martinstaler of the City of D\u00fcsseldorf<\/h3>\n<p>On November 24, 2016, the Hispi Learning Center was awarded the Martinstaler of the City of D\u00fcsseldorf in the category \u201cnew approaches to civic engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_8_24_widescreen et_flex_column_8_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-spd-ehrenamtspreis-thumb.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-spd-ehrenamtspreis-thumb.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-spd-ehrenamtspreis-thumb-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-178\" title=\"20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-spd-ehrenamtspreis-thumb\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>SPD D\u00fcsseldorf Volunteer Award<\/h3>\n<p>On June 11, 2017, Hispi was awarded the SPD Volunteer Award in the category \u201cMigration and Integration.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_8_24_widescreen et_flex_column_8_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-hamdiata-preis-thumb.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-hamdiata-preis-thumb.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-hamdiata-preis-thumb-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-176\" title=\"20171203-ueber-hispi-auszeichnungen-hamdiata-preis-thumb\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Kamel \u2013 Our most important award<\/h3>\n<p>This award is probably the most important to us. One of our participants created it for us during his first internship. \u201cHispi \u2013 Team Love\u201d \u2013 wonderful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":708,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-707","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=707"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":709,"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/707\/revisions\/709"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hispi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}