Plastic waste is no longer just a threat to the flora and fauna in the oceans. It has also long been directly affecting the foundations of fishing, tourism and all activities associated with the sea. That’s why we at Valdivia have long been campaigning for more awareness of this issue and presenting projects that offer hands-on solutions — such as the Nabu-German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union or the holiday offers by Volunteer World.
Taking part is so easy!
The flood of plastic in our oceans seems almost unmanageable. But if many people do a little and do it constantly, success is possible. That’s why we invite you to join in: Join us in supporting projects to curb plastic waste in the oceans — with a donation, by taking part in a cleaning campaign or during a holiday like you’ve never experienced before! You can find all the necessary information and links in our newsroom articles.
But what connects us to the state of the oceans? Read about the background here.
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Where is the digitalisation of the real estate industry headed? Decision-makers need to prepare for constant change and new challenges. In this article, we shed light on this hot topic and show how companies can future-proof themselves..
Laughing, romping, dreaming, experiencing community and freedom... all this is the playground at Aldea Infantil, ‘our’ children's village in Guatemala. It is the heart and symbol of a carefree childhood that every child deserves. We want to keep this symbol – and invite you to join us!
Rethink leadership: In our newsroom series Valdivia Future: Governance, we introduce you to the model approach of ‘polymathic leadership’ – with promising potential for sustainable success.
In addition to the research work of the Alfred Wegener Institute, we in Valdivia are now also supporting the ‘Maritime Waste Disposal’ project of One Earth – One Ocean, or oeoo for short. Read more in the latest article in our Future series!
We have been fascinated by the world's oceans for four years, from the very start of Valdivia Now, as a member of the Friends of the Alfred Wegener Institute, we are actively involved in supporting scientific projects, educational programmes and public relations. Learn more about the important work of the AWI and its "Polarstern"!
This year marks the 29th time that the Children's Future Foundation has organised its popular Christmas parcel campaign. The aim is to show girls and boys in need in Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and, if possible, Ukraine that the world has not forgotten them.
Currently, an extreme drought and subsequent flooding have completely destroyed the harvest in large parts of Guatemala. Hunger is now omnipresent. It is also affecting the children's village Aldea Infantil, which we at Valdivia have been supporting for more than 3 years now. Read more about the current situation in the country here.
The highlands of Guatemala are no tropical paradise. There is abject poverty in the villages. Many mothers are left to fend for themselves and often do not know how to put the next meal on the table for their children. In order to alleviate the most urgent need, the foundation therefore prioritises free meals for the children. Read on to find out more about the project.
Have you ever thought about recruiting athletes for your management team? Or what valuable skills refugees and asylum seekers have to offer? Read on about this exciting topic in our latest article.
The fight against plastic waste in the oceans has only just begun. But it already has some heroes who are achieving considerable success within the realms of possibility. One of them is 4ocean. Join us and findout more about this pioneering company - and how you can support it and benefit yourself in the process.
Obviously, you can never build the roof before the foundation – but you just might place it a little bit sooner. This is made possible by Scrum, a term taken from the world of rugby, designating an agile working approach. What exactly does "scrum" entail?
As a successor of sorts of ’our’ Valdivia, the Polarstern is at the center of our series Future: Marine Research – and serves as an example for the groundbreaking scientific work on the interaction between oceans and the climate as well as approaches to marine protection.
Good news from our partner foundation Kinderzukunft: "Our" children's village Aldea Infantil receives a generous donation - 50,000 euros for "the forgotten children of Salcajá".
Even under normal conditions, life in Guatemala seems almost incomprehensibly difficult from a European perspective. The current political conflicts are further exacerbating the situation.
In the children's village "Aldea Infantil", Kinderzukunft provides effective and sustainable help on site.
Today's article sheds light on the current political situation and is also an appeal to provide support - because everyday things are needed locally that could easily be realised with a small donation. Read more here!
In most cultures, the transition from child to fully-fledged member of society is a special moment for the children themselves and for their relatives. A special 15th birthday party to mark this occasion is celebrated throughout Latin America. Read here how the children at the Aldea infantil children's village celebrate this day!
Christmas Parcel Campaign of the Stiftung Kinderzukunft: Learn more about the campaign and its background here.
Why not join in and support our partner charity with this year's Christmas Parcel Drive?
Congratulations: The Stiftung Kinderzukunft celebrates its 35th anniversary. Here we introduce you to our partner charity and give you an insight into the philosophy, the projects and the aim of the foundation, from its establishment until today.
We at Valdivia have the protection and preservation of the oceans and their inhabitants at our heart. Learn more about NABU in this feature and how this well-known organisation fights to turn the oceans plastic-free.
Sustainability has made it into the minds of people. Find out more in the new Valdivia Future feature about what ithis means with regards to leadership of a company and the human element of it all.
Join our Managing Partner Daniel Bauer today on his trip to the children's village of our partner foundation Kinderzukunft in Guatemala!
This brand new article of our Valdivia Future Series deals with the state our oceans are in – this time in combination with a hot tip for a very special kind of vacation.
How can corporate governance become more sustainable? In our expert tips, we shed light on a truly valuable approach to better time management,
The UN Decade of the Oceans. In our article for our "Future" series, we present the film "Northdrift" today. Plastic waste in the world's oceans and the protection of the seas - important issues for us at Valdivia that we would like to help bring to more attention.
Join us and support Kinderzukunft and the Christmas parcel project 2022. we all can make a difference!
What is the way to sustainable corporate leadership … to Good Governance as defined in the United Nations' goals? Find out more in our new ESG related feature.
Since 1988, Stiftung Kinderzukunft has been providing sustainable aid for children in need. In this article, we introduce you to the project in Guatemala which we proudly support and which is particularly close to our hearts at Valdivia.
The 12th "World Oceans Day": A special day for Valdivia and all those who love the oceans and want to protect them right now, in the midst of climate change.