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No photograph on fileA holistic local support network promoting social integration, improving educational opportunities, and building trust in institutions.
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Support network
Unterstützungsnetzwerk ankoppeln
6 goals, 1 project, 1 vision: we break down barriers, promote education, and enhance opportunities. The support network is designed cooperatively.
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Our vision
We believe true inclusivity and participation are essential to create equity of opportunity and educational fairness
The vision of VKII Ruhrbezirk e.V. is to ensure equal opportunities and fairness in education.
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Our mission
The needs of our community are constantly evolving, and we aim to meet them through unity and voluntary commitment
Mentoring and counseling, providing spaces and empowerment, to diversify society as a whole and to be a space for marginalized groups.
People, together
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One · Who we are · Dortmund, since 2014
Hello, we are VKII Ruhrbezirk e.V.
The Association of Cameroonian Engineers and Computer Scientists, Ruhrbezirk e.V. is a group formed in 2014 by international Black students from TU Dortmund. VKII Ruhrbezirk has been focusing on empowerment programs in the Ruhr area. Additionally, VKII has been involved in various projects in Africa, with a strong emphasis on technical innovations and school construction.
VKII is a community-based association that supports education, research, students, and graduates. It also spearheads projects aimed at empowering African/African diaspora/BIPOC and marginalized groups, including refugees, those with migration backgrounds, and a diverse range of intersectional individuals and communities. This support extends to various aspects of life, including school, training, college, and work.
Two · By the numbers
VKII in numbers
- Federal association founded
- 2000
- Ruhrbezirk branch founded
- 2014
- Members
- 500+
- Volunteers
- 20+
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Three · What we stand for
Our Vision, People and Mission
Our vision is to create an open and inclusive space, both physically and temporally, that fosters communication, social interaction, and personal growth. We aim to empower individuals by providing opportunities to learn (the German) language(s), offering homework assistance, tutoring, and computer courses.
Together great things happen… Let's build it together!
“We believe that true inclusivity and participation are essential to create equity of opportunity and educational fairness, and we are committed to advancing this cause.”
The community is characterized by its commitment to promoting education, research, empowerment, and inclusion, with a strong focus on supporting these various groups in their academic and professional journeys. It is a welcoming and supportive environment that values diversity and strives to provide equal opportunities and assistance to all its members.
“The needs of our community are constantly evolving, and we aim to meet these needs through unity and voluntary commitment.”
Our mission is to establish a welcoming and accessible environment where people can connect and engage, breaking down barriers through language learning and educational support.
Four · What we do · From the project archive
Our projects
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DIGIVERS
Digital Integrative Vereine Stärken — strengthening associations through digital tools.
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Digit Jetzt
Wir schaffen Teilhabe — digital participation for everyone.
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Komm An NRW
A voluntary immigrant integration program funded by the NRW Ministry.
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Vitamin P — Chancenpatenschaften
A mentorship program bridging the transition from school to career.
Five · Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Why Cameroonian engineers and computer scientists, Cameroonians only?
Originally, VKII Ruhrbezirk aimed to align with the founding vision of the federal association VKII, established in Frankfurt in 2000 — providing a support network for the Cameroonian diaspora in the German university context. The association has continuously evolved since, and today its work reaches the wider African diaspora, BIPOC and marginalized communities.
Why children and young people?
Child and youth work has become an increasingly significant part of VKII Ruhrbezirk's activities in recent years — as members started families, and as people with Afro-diasporic backgrounds sought and found VKII Ruhrbezirk as a safe(r) space.
Why a safe(r) space?
A safe(r) space for Black individuals — children, youth, adults and older adults alike — is a welcoming, inclusive environment that fosters belonging and community for people of African or Afro-diasporic backgrounds, and recognizes and respects their diverse identities and experiences.
Can I, as a White person, get involved in your association work?
Yes, you are more than welcome! If programs or events are designated as BIPOC-only spaces, we will provide information about that.
Six · Our network · Partners and funders
Our collaborators
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Europa-Schecks
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Listed as the association names them. Where an organisation supplied no description, none is invented here.
Seven · Taking part
Ready to get involved?
Become a member, volunteer, partner, or sponsor — every form of support strengthens our community.