3️⃣3️⃣ Coffee Wars Brewing in Berlin, Schools Failing Migrant Kids, Youth & Birth Rates Decline + Weekly Events, IWB Highlights, Housing Offers & More!
Hello, dear IWBies!
Wow, it really feels like summer is here, right? ☀️ Finally!
This week, Wednesday will be the sunniest and hottest day, so plan your days accordingly.
If you’re a true sun lover, this is your chance to be out and about. If you’re not that into the heat (yes, those people do exist 😅), maybe stay a bit more indoors to cool off.
Some people even take this weather as a chance to visit FKK areas—and we’ve included a link about it in our first section, in case you feel like enjoying some freedom and going skinny-dipping.
Make the most of this summer week—and let’s hope it continues. Fingers crossed! 🤞
With love and have a great week!
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖
As immigrants, it's important to stay informed about what's happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:
⬇️ Germany’s youth hits a new low. Migration is the only buffer.
🔞 Teens & Taps: Germany considers raising drinking age to 18
😔 “German schools don't do enough to support migrant children”, says OECD director.
🇵🇸 Germany says ‘No more weapons that could be used against Palestine’ (Until further notice)
☕️ This fast-growing German chain is putting pressure on established local cafes.
👉 Week from August, the 11th to August, the 17th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:
🇧🇷 VRAU open air, promoting Baile Funk and other Brazilian rhythms. August, 17.
🇮🇳 Experience the rich flavors and cultural diversity of India at The Great Indian Food Festival in Berlin, August, 16
🍿 Oscar-winning animation in 2025, “Flow” at Freiluftkino Friedrichshain. August, 11
🧚♀️ ”The Sisterhood” exhibition focuses on FLINTA* in graffiti. August, 15
❤️🔥 Puticlub presents Que No Se Acabe el Verano. August, 16
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IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:
🤔 “What happens if you don’t pay the radio fee (Rundfunkgebühren)?”
🆘 “Advice about financial conflicts in an intercultural relationship”
🎤 “HELP: I need to find this couple who got engaged at Monster Ronsons Karaoke!”
We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:
“Flatmate gesucht in beautiful Altbau near Frankfurter Allee!”
“We're still looking for someone to take this room in my flat. Rent: €750 warm”
“I’m looking for someone to sublet my room while I’m away. 6 months”
“I will be subletting my apartment in P-berg from 1st of November, initially for 6 months.”
“I'm renting out my cozy apartment in Tempelhof/Neukölln for at least 3 months”
We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:
You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!
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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team