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Diakonie Mitteldeutschland is the welfare organization of the Protestant Church in Central Germany and the Protestant Church of Anhalt. It is involved in a wide-ranging area, which includes in particular the federal states of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt as well as parts of Brandenburg and Saxony. With around 35,000 employees and over 2,000 facilities, it is one of the largest employers in the region and the largest welfare association in the new federal states[1][2].
Key Products and Services
The range of services offered by Diakonie Mitteldeutschland is diverse and reflects the special needs of the people in the region. The most important areas of responsibility include:
Mission and Values
The work of the Diakonie is an expression of the Christian faith and is based on the principles of practical charity. Its goal is to support people in crises, illness, old age or in difficult social situations regardless of origin and religion. Credibility, solidarity and the promotion of social justice are particularly important to it. The Diakonie sees itself as a strong voice for an open, diverse and democratic welfare state and actively promotes social cohesion[1][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
Diakonie Mitteldeutschland is pursuing numerous projects that go beyond classic social work and aim for sustainable development in the long term. These include:
Tradition and Significance
Diakonie Mitteldeutschland looks back on a long tradition of social commitment. Its roots go back to Martin Luther, who campaigned for poor relief as early as the 16th century, and to the Franckesche Stiftungen in Halle as a pioneering social reform movement. The founding of the "Inner Mission" in the 19th century forms the starting point of today's diaconal work. These historical stations shape the work to this day and are an expression of a lived Christian responsibility for society[1][2].
Current Engagement
Diakonie Mitteldeutschland is actively committed to coping with current social challenges, for example through fundraising campaigns for disadvantaged children and families, through alliance work for a strong welfare state and through targeted processing of undesirable developments in the church and society. It is a reliable partner in the social structure of the region and stands for reliability and high professionalism in all areas of social work[2][3].
From individual advice to socio-political participation - Diakonie Mitteldeutschland meets people at eye level, offers help for self-help and promotes social cohesion in a diverse and open society[1][2][3].
