After graduating from high school in 2010, I took a year to meet new countries and people. I spent several months in Italy, the Congo, Hong Kong and China. This time has moved, changed and enriched me with many experiences. I was particularly clear how well we are in Germany and how much luck and privilege I had to grow up the way I grew up. I admire Wolfgang and Lenka's inexhaustible commitment and selfless work for the world's poorest. With my work for the association I want to do my part to give the people of Congo the opportunity for a better life by helping them to help themselves. (Melanie Ottinger - chairwoman & administration and accounting)