If you are an adult man, adolescent or boy in need of social, psychological or material assistance, these organizations support men and children, or help fathers.
There are also a number of gender-neutral organizations, including Kanner Jugend Telefon (KJT), SOS Détresse, Prevention Depression/Panique and Omega 90, which provide specific help and support to anyone belonging to the LGBTIQ community, including you can find the details. in the two articles below.
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If we’ve missed a group, association or charity designed specifically to support boys and men, please let us know and we’ll add it to the list.
Organizations that support boys and men in Luxembourg:
infoMann
As part of the actTogether asbl, which aims to promote the well-being of children and families in distress, equal opportunities between men and women, and to support people in psychological, social or material difficulties, infoMann promotes the diversification of male roles and attitudes and can provide support to men at different levels. This includes:
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Psychological consultations for men in difficulty
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Promotion of peer groups among men
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Shelter for men victims of domestic violence
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Development of reflective and positive skills and sexual and emotional education for boys and adolescents
Boys and men concerned about or victims of physical violence can contact 274 965 to request a free and confidential consultation. The team offers support to manage emotions related to violence, psychological abuse including verbal abuse, controlling or accusatory behaviors, personal development and well-being, in addition to sexual and emotional health.
THE team also runs EFK, which teaches boys and men aged 8 to 27 how to deal with male strength and aggression in a positive way, encouraging social and communication skills and self-confidence, as well as a program on theme of sexuality (10 to 27 years old). ) on accepting our feelings and our body.
Riicht Eraus
Managed by the Red Cross, Riicht Eraus constitutes a point of contact for perpetrators of domestic violence in order to escape the spiral. The team supports and advises offenders (whether or not they have been convicted), and helps them identify their own limits and learn to handle potential situations in a non-violent manner.
Round table Luxembourg
A non-profit organization association which brings together young men aged 18-40 from diverse professional backgrounds to inspire each other, learn from each other and promote friendship. As part of an international network of 50 countries, several round tables meet regularly to exchange ideas and support local projects in education, culture, health and the environment. There is a separate group for women. You can learn more about them the Facebook page.
“House of Open Doors” Foundation
FMPO also offers families and children or adolescents with support including intervention in the event of a crisis, the establishment of a secure environment, the stabilization of the minor’s situation, the educational, social and psychiatric diagnosis and the development of a project with the family.
Pro Familia Foundation
This foundation provides consultations and counseling to children, families, couples and adults in conflict situations or facing domestic violence and operates crisis centers for victims.
Liewensufank
Family support organization, one of Liewensufank’s goals is to promote active fatherhood from the beginning of a child’s life. In addition to leading courses such as father and baby massagethey also run a host of parent support programs, including postpartum depression for fathers.
The Papa Luxembourgeois Group
A non-profit organization organization with a community of 1700 fathers living in Luxembourg created in 2017. The group reflects the evolving role of fathers in society and the crucial role of permanent links between generations. She organizes activities for fathers and their families such as day trips to Parc Merveilleux or the Amnéville snow hall, as well as regular meetings in parks and swimming pools. It aims to support new fathers and provide a forum where all dads can share their experiences or ask questions. Dads can join them Facebook.
Fathers against discrimination
FASHION is a platform aimed at promoting equal opportunities for both parents to care for their children and have equal access to children, particularly in the event of divorce. The website offers many resources, including lists of family judges in Luxembourg and examples of decisions from the family court and the court of appeal.
Bundesforum Men
Although he is not Luxembourgish but German (and based in Berlin), this forum provides a wealth of information on a number of topics affecting men, including how to escape the breadwinner-at-work trap, men’s health, helping with the experience of male-on-male violence, avoiding gender stereotypes, active fatherhood, concerns of older men and men in the context of migration.
Men’s health
This website covers men’s health, from gender-specific to general health issues.
