Florian Sosnowski heads up the charitable institution "Bahnhofsmission" in Magdeburg. At around 100 locations across Germany, these charitable insitutions serve as hubs for both those in need and travellers. The organisation provides unbureaucratic support, for example with clothing donations and social counselling. In addition to his work at the "Bahnhofsmission", Florian brings people together through their shared love of music.

Madlen Röder is doing an internship at a nursing school. Work is part of everyday life. But access to work is not the same for everyone. People with disabilities, like Madlen, rarely find a job on the open labour market. Madlen and her job coach Conny are committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Christian, Mariola and Abu – three young people from Germany – talk about their lives and their thoughts. What gives them hope? What goes through their minds when they think about Germany? And what would they wish for if they had one wish?

Frerk Arfsten is a farmer, just like his parents. For him, working in agriculture is more than just a job: it's a responsibility for people, animals, and the landscape. Agriculture is undergoing change, and the number of farms in Germany is continuously declining. Nevertheless, Frerk also sees a future in agriculture for his children.

Antje Buschschulte's life is characterized by change. After her active career as a competitive swimmer, she earned her doctorate in neurobiology and now works in the State Chancellery of Saxony-Anhalt. As a mother of three children, she knows the challenges that come with balancing work and family life. Learn Antje's story and experience the diversity of Germany!

Samariddin Huseinov from Tajikistan is a qualified interpreter. He has been working as a restaurant specialist in Germany for several years. What has he experienced in recent years, and what are his hopes for the future?

In a cooperative of 14 people, Eva and Peggy are experimenting with new forms of living and working together on a former farm. While creative freedom in cities is becoming increasingly limited, there is still room and scope in the countryside to support and initiate new cultural and artistic projects. However, this isn't always easy financially.

Lars is a trained animal groomer and now works as a dog groomer in his own large dog salon. He provides peace and security for the animals and their owners. Peace and security weren't always a given for Lars in his private life. He lives in a same-sex relationship. He still has to gain acceptance for this in his community.