Grosses Schiff (Big Ship) is an intercultural non-profit association founded in 2010 and based in Vienna. Its name and logo are a nostalgic homage to the huge ships that used to cross the Atlantic Ocean, carrying thousands of migrants in one direction or another. Since its inception, Grosses Schiff has promoted projects and programmes for people with a migrant background, always from an artistic and linguistic perspective. After more than a decade of activity, our scope of action has been extended to pre-school education with the opening of multilingual kindergartens.  

 

We aim to encourage a sense of belonging and respect for all kinds of people, as we understand that they are essential for an equitable community. In addition, we embrace an ecological and sustainable lifestyle, recognising our duty to the environment and the well-being of future generations.

 

Our primary goal is to foster the holistic development of the children in our care, encouraging them to become independent, empathetic and compassionate individuals, which will ultimately lead them to become multilingual and conscientious adults. Our actions and leadership principles are shaped by these values, which are the basis of our vision for the future.