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Kibo in Löbtau: Threatened closure causes massive resistance!
The Kibo children's meeting place in Löbtau is about to close. Parents and supporters are protesting against the funding cut.
Kibo in Löbtau: Threatened closure causes massive resistance!
In Dresden Löbtau, the children and their families are facing a decisive turning point: the popular children's club Kibo, located on Bonhoefferplatz, is in danger of closing. The city administration has already put funding for the meeting on the cancellation list for 2024. This decision will be finally discussed in the Youth Welfare Committee on June 5, 2025. The reason? The city considers the facility to be “most easily compensated for in terms of infrastructure”. But what does this mean for the over 30 children who see Kibo as a second home and an important retreat? Sächsische.de reports increased concern among parents and caregivers.
The mother of two Kibo visitors, Jenny Uschkrath, is desperate: "Where will the children go when Kibo closes? The alternatives such as the T3 children's and youth center or the Mossmutzelhaus are hardly accessible for many small children." These concerns are consistent with the results of a nationwide survey about children and youth centers. According to the German Youth Institute, such institutions face major challenges, from financial support to the integration of refugee children. The importance of youth centers as safe places for many children cannot be overestimated DJI.
A support for the community
Kibo is more than just a meeting place; Here we play, do crafts, cook and learn. The carers are important contacts for the children and their families and provide valuable help. Over 1,500 people have now started an online petition against the closure. The demand is clear: “Kibo must stay!” OpenPetition.de highlights the indispensability of this facility for social integration and the development of young people. Often it is the children who have little support at home who find a safe place here.
Parents can discuss their children's concerns, network and exchange ideas at the weekly parents' breakfast. For many, this support is more than just an additional service; it is a feeling of belonging in a sometimes difficult world.
A call to action
Given the threat of closure, parents, carers and children are planning a protest in front of the New Town Hall to make their voices heard. They would like to remind decision-makers of the important role that Kibo plays for the Löbtau district and that a closure not only means the end of a leisure activity, but also the loss of a valuable retreat for many children.
The debate surrounding the funding of the Kibo children's meeting place is part of a larger discussion about the future of child and youth work in the region. With the upcoming political decisions, there is a lot at stake, not only for Kibo, but also for the children who rely on her support. Time is of the essence because the Youth Welfare Committee has the final say on this important matter.