{"id":1660,"date":"2025-01-11T10:06:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haecksen.org\/?page_id=1660"},"modified":"2025-01-14T15:13:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T15:13:32","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.haecksen.org\/en\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here are answers to some of the questions we are frequently asked via info@haecksen.org<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I count myself as a Haeckse?<\/summary>\n

You’ll find detailed instructions on the page https:\/\/www.haecksen.org\/en\/haeckse-werden<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What draws people to being a Haeckse?<\/summary>\n

As Haecksen, we bring different motivations and skills to the table, which we use to learn from each other and collaborate on projects. Most of us are driven by a desire to make the world a better, more knowledgeable, and fairer place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re a community of curious and passionate individuals, with many of us having a deep interest in science, technology, culture, society, and feminism. Some of us are also geeky about topics like sewing, botany, philosophy, or our feminist library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal is to support and empower people who are often marginalized, including technicians, hackers, makers, scientists, artists, and activists. We believe in creating a space where everyone can work together as equals and be visible as valued contributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, our activities and motivations are as diverse as we are. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to have any specific skills or expertise to be a Haeckse. What matters most is your personal motivation and desire to be part of our community.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Do I have to become a member of Haecksen e. V.?<\/summary>\n

Being a Haeckse is defined by being part of our community, and that means being subscribed to our mailing list. It’s not about being a member of the Haecksen e. V. club, which we founded in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Haecksen e. V. is a separate non-profit entity that allows us to apply for funding and support our activities, but it’s not what makes someone a Haeckse. If you’re on our mailing list, you’re part of our community and that’s what matters.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How many Haecksen are there?<\/summary>\n

We’re a community of over 1,000 Haecksen, with members from the DACH countries and beyond<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two founders Barbara Th\u00f6ns and Rena Tangens started the Haecksen in 1988. This placed a new, strong emphasis on the visibility of women in the IT world and hacker scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning of 2020, there were around 250 Haecksen – in summer 2021 we were already around 400 Haecksen. At this time, we decided on FINTA inclusion (FINTA: woman, inter, non-binary, trans, agender), and many Haecksen joined us. In 2024, we added the \u201cL\u201d (lesbian) and are now a continuously growing FLINTA group.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How can I support you?<\/summary>\n

Your interest, respect, ideas, skills, and knowledge are all valuable contributions to our community. We also appreciate your enthusiasm for learning and sharing with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We understand that not everyone is comfortable being in the spotlight or actively participating in discussions. That’s okay – just being part of our community and showing your support is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to contribute in other ways, we’re always grateful for donations of equipment or materials that can help us with our events and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also support our non-profit organization, Haecksen e.V., with a financial donation<\/a>. We’d be thrilled to receive your support, and we can provide donation receipts for your records.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Are the Haecksen a group of the Chaos Computer Club?<\/summary>\n

No. Although the Haecksen were founded by two hackers who were\/are active in the ccc, we are an independent group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, we see ourselves as \u2018close to chaos\u2019 and are supported by the ccc \u2013 e. g. occasionally with knowledge and experience and sometimes financially \u2013 in our activities.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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