Simply being at home
Enjoying good things with friends
Being strong together for each other
Shaping life together

Lebenshaus Koinonia is a non-profit limited company that aims to give disadvantaged children and young people a home.
The operating licence according to §45 SGB VIII for the Lebenshaus was granted on 31.10.2016 and is valid for the care of up to 14 children and young people aged 3 years and older within the framework of §27 SGB VIII in conjunction with §34 SGB VIII. The 14 places are divided between the two residential groups "Koinonia Kids & Teens" (8 places for children from 7 years) and "Koinonia Youngsters" (6 places for children from 3 years).
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Experiences
"I like being at Lebenshaus Koinonia because I feel really good here. The Lebenshaus is a second chance for me and the carers here do a lot for me, even though I usually don't deserve it.
Lennard*, Koinonia Teens
"It's really cool at Lebenshaus Koinonia! We have a dog and little chicks here, plus we always go on cool outings. Since I've been at Lebenshaus Koinonia, I feel better."
Veronika*, Koinonia Kids
"I really like the carers at Koinonia Life House and feel comfortable here. We have good times together here.
Stefanie*, Koinonia Youngsters
"For me, Koinonia Life House is a place of growth, where both the children and the adults grow beyond themselves and experience hope."
Rebecca, staff member
"Life House Koinonia has become a second home for me. I have grown very fond of the children and also the colleagues and it is a privilege for me to be able to work here."
Mariana, staff member
"Colleagues who have become friends and companions. Children in whom inexhaustible potential lies. Creative possibilities that set hardly any limits to the imagination. An atmosphere of encouragement, trust and loyalty. A dream that has become reality for me at Koinonia Life House."
Jenny, staff member
"For me, Koinonia Life House is a place where I am allowed to contribute with my personality and my gifts - a place where nothing is impossible."
Annika, staff member
"Experiencing everyday life together, recognising and respecting the needs of others or developing strategies together are just a few of the things I experience and value here every day. I am grateful to be part of Koinonia."
Sara, staff member
*Name changed for data protection reasons