Profile
Friends Collective
The Freundinnen-Kollektiv is a community of volunteers run by and for women in Stuttgart. Originally launched as ‘Women Walk and Talk’, we are now organising more and more informal events to meet new people, spend time together and become part of the community ourselves.
A collective of female friends
- Areas of focus: Community, social interaction, social participation, civic engagement
- Who we support: Women aged 18 and over in Stuttgart and the surrounding area
- Year founded: 2024: launch of Women Walk and Talk; 2026: Freundinnen-Kollektiv
- Number of volunteers: approx. 15 volunteers
What we achieve
We can see the impact we’re making very clearly in the fact that an initial, tentative ‘I’ll pop round’ often leads to so much more: new acquaintances, friendships, people organising their own get-togethers and, sometimes, even getting involved themselves. Women who simply join in at first later become best friends, but also walk leads, hosts or bring entirely new ideas to the table. This is how our community grows, thanks to the people who are part of it.
What sets us apart
We don’t just create activities for people, but with them and through them. Many of our initiatives spring directly from the community: someone has an idea, finds like-minded people and gives it a go. With us, volunteering shouldn’t feel like a chore, but should be fun. And at the same time, it’s a chance to make friends. We share responsibility; for example, at most events we work in pairs, and we give new volunteers the support and time they need to find their own place within our organisation.
What our volunteers say
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