Helping Germany's Neglected Children

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Helping Germany's Neglected Children

When it emerged earlier this year that a Hamburg mother had allowed her young child to starve to death, the nation reacted with horror. Since then one man has been working to better the lot of underprivileged youngsters.

For the past several months, the local vicar from the parish which was once home to the seven-year-old girl has been working towards the creation of a youth centre which would offer its visitors care and commitment.

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In 2004 alone, more than 17,000 boys and girls were taken away from their families by social services, because they were considered to be at risk.

"What goes on behind closed doors is often very dramatic," Siggelkow said. The Berlin vicar added that the impoverished often try and save money by not providing for their children rather than sacrificing themselves.

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