Diakonie Hessen Diakonisches Werk in Hessen und Nassau und Kurhessen-Waldeck eV
Diakonie Hessen – Social Commitment in the Heart of Germany
As a work of the Protestant Church, Diakonie Hessen is a leading member and umbrella organization for the Protestant social and health care system in Hessen. With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and locations such as Kassel, the association coordinates 2,423 social facilities and services[1][3], which are supported by around 45,000 employees and dedicated volunteers[3].
Core Mission and Values
Diakonie Hessen sees itself as an advocate for social justice and is committed to people who are pushed to the margins of society. Its actions are based on the principle of lived charity (Diakonia) and include both practical help and structural change work[2][5]. In doing so, it works closely with the Regionale Diakonie Hessen-Nassau, which provides socio-spatial counseling and support services at 15 to 17 locations in southern and central Hessen[2][4].
Range of Services
– Social counseling and support for people seeking help
– Health services including inpatient and outpatient care
– Integration of disadvantaged groups through education and participation projects
– Church community-based social work to strengthen local networks[1][3][5]
Financing and Networking
The work is financed by church grants, state funds and donations[2]. As part of the nationwide umbrella organization Diakonie Deutschland (founded in 1848), it benefits from supra-regional cooperation and advocates for socio-political reforms at the political level[5].
Sustainability through Public Welfare Orientation
The focus is on the long-term safeguarding of social infrastructures, for example through the expansion of inclusive forms of housing or the promotion of volunteer work. The commitment aims to overcome systemic disadvantages – for example through lobbying for fair social laws[2][5].
With its dual approach of direct help and political dialogue, Diakonie Hessen embodies a modern social organization that combines Christian values with social responsibility.
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