D-Bridge e. V.
Language: English

We help you settle in Germany.

Letters from the authorities, applications, work, housing, school: we advise you in person in Dortmund, in your language.

Advice in
  • Deutsch
  • Українська
  • Русский
  • Հայերեն
  • Polski
  • English

How we help

You don’t need to know which office is responsible. We’ll work it out together.

  • Advice session about documents at a kitchen table (stock photo)

    Advice & authorities

    Understand letters and applications

    We explain letters from public offices, help with applications for benefits and social assistance, and support you when dealing with the authorities. We also advise on migration, employment law and housing.

  • Integration & language

    Settle in and learn German

    We support you with paperwork, finding a flat and learning German, so you can take part in life here.

  • Work & recognition

    Find work, get qualifications recognised

    Together with education providers, employers and chambers, we help with internships, further training, retraining and getting your qualifications recognised.

  • Mother helping her son with homework (stock photo)

    Children & family

    Good chances for children

    We advise on educational programmes for children and work with parents on programmes such as tutoring and support at school.

How to get help

The first step is a phone call.

  1. Call or write to us

    Tell us briefly what it’s about. You can speak in your own language.

  2. We arrange an appointment

    You come to see us at Wulfshofstraße 1 in Dortmund. Bring your letters and documents with you.

  3. We tackle it together

    We explain what needs to be done, help you fill in the forms and support you with the next steps.

Neighbourly help grew into an association

  1. 24 February 2022 We volunteer to help refugees from Ukraine, starting right in our neighbourhood.
  2. D-Bridge e. V. The initiative grew into a movement. We bring our experience together in a non-profit association.
  3. Today Open to everyone who comes to Germany. Advice in six languages, in person at Wulfshofstraße 1 in Dortmund.

About us

Different paths, one shared goal

We are people with different views, nationalities and faiths. Since 24 February 2022 we have been volunteering to help refugees from Ukraine.

The initiative grew into a movement. To improve help for everyone who comes to Germany and to pool our experience, we founded the non-profit association D-Bridge.

More about us
Volunteers sorting donated clothes (stock photo)

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find your question? Give us a call.

In which languages can I get advice?
In German, Ukrainian, Russian, Armenian, Polish and English.
How do I get an appointment?
Call us on +49 176 84918760 and we’ll arrange an appointment with you.
Where does the advice take place?
At our office:
D-Bridge e. V., Wulfshofstraße 1, 44149 Dortmund
Do you also help families with children?
Yes. We advise on educational programmes for children and help, for example, with tutoring and support at school.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Call us and tell us what it’s about. Together we’ll work out the next step.