Diakonie Mitteldeutschland

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:

• Health services (e.g. hospitals, nursing facilities, outpatient services)
• Elderly care (senior citizens' homes, care services, advice)
• Disability assistance (residential facilities, workshops, assistance services)
• Family and social counseling (parenting counseling, pregnancy conflict counseling)
• Child and youth welfare (daycare centers, youth social work, residential services)
• Addiction counseling and addiction assistance
• Educational opportunities (daycare, school, adult education)
• Migrant and foreigner assistance (integration assistance, counseling for refugees)[1][2]

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:

• Promoting social inclusion through accessible services and help for the socially disadvantaged
• Integration and intercultural opening through targeted support for migrants
• Promotion of families and children through projects such as "Give children a vacation" or "Families belong together"
• Education for sustainable development in daycare, school and adult education
• Dealing with and preventing sexualized violence in its own facilities and in the church[1][2][3]
• Joint initiatives to strengthen the welfare state and to preserve social values such as openness, tolerance and democracy[3]

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].

• 1 - https://www.diakonie-mitteldeutschland.de/ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/7449-diakonie-mitteldeutschland
• 3 - https://www.diakonie-mitteldeutschland.de
• 4 - https://www.diakonie-baden.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/English/2016-04_Diakonie_At-a-glance.pdf
• 5 - https://www.dachstiftung-diakonie.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Gesellschaften/Cornelius-Werk_Diakonische_Dienste/CW_JH/2022_2022_avr_diakonie_mitteldeutschland_de.pdf