On 5 December, Volunteer Day, the President of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), Sabine Lackner, paid tribute to the approximately 88,000 volunteers who form the foundation of the organisation. Without their commitment, the numerous missions this year, such as the flood disasters and the aid for Ukraine, would not have been possible. The THW is focusing on strengthening volunteer work and has adapted its strategic concept in 2023 to meet the modern requirements of civil defence. The promotion of training and further education for helpers and diversity within the organisation is particularly important.
Further information on THW and the Day of Volunteering can be found here.
(Picture source: THW)