Awareness
“We are the glittering mortar between the club, which provides the setting for the event, and the guests, who fill this frame with their emotions. ✨” - SOLO by hausgemacht
Who are we
In order to be able to better define who we are, it makes sense to first explain who we are not: We are not social workers, securities or paramedics ourselves! However, we are constantly developing our work in order to do pioneering work in the awareness sector through a growing wealth of experience and to set our own standards in this area.
The hausgemacht awareness team consists of 12 core members and uses different numbers of external helpers depending on the event. In doing so, we are completely freely financed, i.e. not bound to any state body or party.
What is awareness?
Awareness means attention and awareness. For us, questioning one's own privileges and acting prudently includes. In doing so, we focus on the needs, limits and perceptions of others. It is important to be open to new perspectives and to expand your horizons through exchange with others.
This can lead to moving away from your original positions and role and developing a heightened awareness of the well-being and limits of each individual through self-reflection and reflection on your own actions.
What are our tasks?
Our task is now to ensure that the above mission statement is implemented — both by our guests and by club staff.
In particular, we want to create a SAFER space, particularly for FLINTA*. In other words, we do educational work, show presence and actively reach out to people.
We act as understanding, consensus-oriented contacts in the event of discomfort that can be triggered by various situations. Depending on this, we are assisted by paramedics and securities with whom we are in constant contact.
A “safe space” is a social space in which affected groups who feel marginalized and discriminated against can move freely and are not exposed to this very exclusion. This is a theoretical construct in which all triggers are excluded and all participants can express their individuality without being restricted by others and without restricting others. Unfortunately, the establishment of this ideal state is hardly feasible due to many complex factors, which is why we deliberately use the name “SAFER Space” to point out that work is being done to fulfill the ideal state, but that this can never be guaranteed, but can only be achieved as close to it as possible.
How do we implement these tasks?
In order to continuously deepen our knowledge and adapt courses of action, we regularly take part in various training courses and reconsider our procedures. We pass on the knowledge we have gained to our members and helpers. In addition, we regularly exchange ideas both with guests and with each other, discuss and reflect on hypothetical and real events, and thus work to improve the quality of our work.
In order to provide a safe space for celebrating at our events, we start by educating our guests in advance. On our website and social media channels, we sensitize our guests to our values. In order to then be able to participate in the events, the questionnaire specially designed for our events must be completed. Knowledge of these same values is checked again. This questionnaire also makes a pre-selection process, which makes it easier for us to give guests access to our events with the same principles.
During the events themselves, we pay special attention to the physical well-being of our guests. We also ensure that borders are respected and take action when necessary. In order to be able to implement this, we position ourselves clearly at visible points in the event location or actively move through the crowd. You can recognize us by the fairy lights at night and by the high-visibility vests during the day. In addition, we always carry a small bag with us, which is equipped with important aids such as earplugs, dextrose, tampons and - depending on the event - also condoms.
Despite all efforts and weeks of preparatory work, we are of course primarily dependent on our guests. We therefore appeal to all participants to enjoy the evening mindfully themselves and to show civil courage in critical situations. The motto for this is “See something, say something” - this is how we want to encourage our guests to also contribute to a SAFER space for everyone involved through their behavior and their own awareness.
What do we expect from our guests?
We expect identification with our values. All people who don't see themselves compatible with this or who make us feel they don't are not welcome at our parties.
It is precisely these values that specifically imply:
