Vienna’s learning house connects students to career paths
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In Vienna, Austria, the KURIER Lernhaus provides free learning support and everyday assistance to children from disadvantaged families.
Qualified caregivers at the center work individually with each child to address their specific needs. Ali Almarey, a former student, credits the Lernhaus with helping him find an apprenticeship as a hairstylist, emphasizing that the staff focused on helping students pursue careers they genuinely wanted.
Sanaullah Omari, another former student, improved his German grade from a four to a two with help from the Lernhaus’s patient tutors and quiet learning environment. He notes that many children lack sufficient support at home, either because their parents struggle with the language or with specific subjects, and schools cannot always provide individual attention. Marijam Muminova also benefited from the Lernhaus, receiving extra help in German and math and forming lasting friendships.
Ali Almarey believes the center continues to offer ongoing support to former students, providing a place to turn for guidance even years after they have left. The Lernhaus is funded entirely through donations and support from companies.
