“Courage looks good on us” – Courage Box extended

30 MutMach-boxes, with a total value of around EUR 20,000, are already in use at kindergartens and childcare centers across the region - and the project continues to grow: Due to high demand, the initiative is now being extended for the third time.

At its core is a practical collection of media and materials designed to prevent violence in everyday kindergarten life: The MutMach-Box helps educators raise children’s awareness of respectful interaction, support their emotional development, and provide them with guidance on how to handle conflicts.

On April 20, 2026, a press conference was held at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol, where all stakeholders looked back on the successes achieved so far and presented the next phase of expansion. Ten additional units are currently being funded and will be gradually handed over to additional institutions.

A STRONG NETWORK FOR ACTIVE CHILD PROTECTION

Since its launch in 2023, initiated by the Soroptimist Club Kufstein in collaboration with partners from the fields of education and industry, as well as students in the Business Administration degree program (now: Leadership & Business Management), a strong network has developed that facilitates its ongoing expansion.

Partners such as Netzwerk Vielfalt, the Endach Kindergarten, and the Kufstein University of Applied Sciences have been part of the initiative from the very beginning. “This practical project from the 2023 bachelor's degree program in Business Management was awarded the 2024 Bank Austria Social Prize for Tyrol. It impressively demonstrates how successfully collaborations between academia and industry are put into practice at the Kufstein University of Applied Sciences - from concept to implementation,” emphasizes Prof. (FH) Dr. Kristina Kampfer.