Continued support for national and international projects approved

 During its general meeting, Mix for Kids elected a new executive board for the upcoming term. Bernhard Mix was elected as chairman of the association. Petra Kaulfuss-Partzsch was appointed vice chairwoman and will continue overseeing the organization’s projects in Albania and India, which are carried out in close cooperation with the Salesians of Don Bosco.

The first chairman Bernhard Mix with the vice chairwoman Petra Kaulfuss-Partzsch.

Sabine Schmidbauer will remain in her longstanding role as treasurer and secretary, continuing to manage the association’s financial and administrative affairs. Gertraud Mix was re-elected as first board member. In addition to her responsibilities on the board, she will continue coordinating cooperation with the organization’s long-standing project partners in Germany, including Kinder- und Jugendheim Geesdorf e.V., the “Spieli” in Würzburg, St. Alban Children’s Home at Lake Ammersee, and Erich Kästner Children’s Village e.V.

Tanja Keim will continue serving as second board member and will remain responsible for planning and organizing the association’s events. The board also welcomes a new member, Fiona Lenz, who was elected as third board member. In this role, she will oversee the project in South Africa, a children’s home in Mbongolwane operated under the care of the Oberzell Franciscan Sisters. Andreas Liebald was re-elected as fourth board member and will continue supporting the association’s activities in Germany. The role of Auditor will once again be carried out by Martin Düchs.

The new Mix for Kids executive board (from left): Sabine Schmidbauer, Fiona Lenz, Bernhard Mix, Tanja Keim, Gertraud Mix, Petra Kaulfuss-Partzsch, Andreas Liebald

Another key focus of the members’ meeting was the planning of funding initiatives for the upcoming support period. Members approved the continued support of a variety of educational, care, and assistance projects in Germany, Albania, India, and South Africa. Particular emphasis will be placed on supporting children and young people, expanding access to education and vocational training opportunities, and assisting socially disadvantaged families. In addition, the association will continue providing financial assistance for individuals and families facing exceptional life circumstances.

Through these initiatives, Mix for Kids remains committed to creating new opportunities for children and young people and providing support where it is needed most. The association would like to thank all members, donors, and supporters whose commitment makes this work possible.