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AWO Ortenau – Sozial Denken, Handeln und Leben GmbH is a non-profit umbrella organization of independent welfare in the Ortenau district, which combines professional social work with civic engagement. The company offers a variety of social assistance, including outpatient care and support services, services for seniors, families, children and young people, as well as integrative projects and counseling services[2][6].
A central focus of the AWO Ortenau is the integration and professional integration of people with disadvantages. Since 2021, the company has bundled all its expertise in a specialized department for employment integration. In particular, people with special obstacles are actively supported in a protected working environment, for example through e-commerce activities such as viewing goods, researching and selling on online platforms - without customer pressure and in individual one-on-one support. Projects such as "Buchspen.de" structure shipping tasks in a socially responsible and sustainable manner[1].
The mission of the AWO Ortenau is to strengthen people in their dignity, to enable social participation and to promote sustainable social engagement. Values such as solidarity, respect, inclusion and sustainability are the cornerstones of the work and are consistently lived. In this way, the organization not only creates professional perspectives, but also raises awareness of ecological aspects by giving used goods a second life[1][2].
Sustainability is evident at the AWO Ortenau both socially and ecologically: through the promotion of voluntary work, the pooling of resources and innovative social projects that are based on the real needs of the people. The networking in the "Liga der Wohlfahrtsverbände" enables joint socio-political initiatives in the Ortenau district[2].
In addition, the AWO Ortenau is involved in qualification, education and care, offers voluntary services and is constantly looking for specialists in the social field to cover the growing need for professional care and support[4][6].
Overall, the AWO Ortenau stands for holistic, sustainable social work that supports people of all ages, promotes inclusion and assumes social responsibility - with the aim of strengthening social interaction in the region and creating development opportunities for everyone.
