An Intergenerational Initiative for Positive Mental Health and Holistic Well-being
2gether for Mental Health is implemented by KinderRechte Forum (KRF) in partnership with the Learning for Well-being Foundation. The project works closely with schools in Cologne, aiming to strengthen mental health and holistic well-being for children and youth.
Children in Germany are facing a growing mental health crisis. According to the 2024 German School Barometer (Robert Bosch Stiftung):
Children are also overwhelmed by global issues such as climate change, conflict, academic pressure, and uncertainty about the future.
Without safe spaces for expression and participation, well-being suffers. Our project responds by building the core capacities children need to understand themselves, relate to others, and shape the world around them.
Rooted in the Learning for Well-being Framework, our school-based method is holistic, participatory, and experience-driven.
We aim to:
We focus on four key areas:
Each class takes part in 4 to 6 full project days, structured around three phases:
Through intergenerational partnerships and peer collaboration, the project delivers impact across school communities:
Together, we create a culture where children and adults co-lead on well-being and address local challenges.
The 2gether for Mental Health initiative is currently being piloted in Cologne schools. The piloting phase will conclude in June 2025, with preliminary findings to be shared in September 2025.
Through this pilot, we aim to generate concrete evidence of how holistic, participatory approaches can strengthen mental health, resilience, and well-being among children and young people.
Our impact will be measured across multiple dimensions, including:
These insights will inform future scaling efforts, both within Germany and across broader European contexts.
The Learning for Well-Being Foundation
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