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The Diakonie Pirna is a diaconal association of the Protestant Church in the Pirna church district, which offers practical support and comprehensive social assistance for people in a wide variety of life situations in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district. As a church organization, welfare association and service company, the Diakonie Pirna supports people of all ages, regardless of age, income, nationality or religious affiliation, with advice and assistance[1][2].
The offer includes a wide range of assistance, including support for children, young people, pregnant women, families, people with disabilities, people in need of care, people with addictions, as well as for people in economic or social emergencies. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration and support of refugees and people with a migration background. In addition to professional advice, the organization also provides outpatient and inpatient care, for example in elderly care with day care services and social integrative services[1][2][8][10].
The main mission of the Diakonie Pirna is based on the Christian-diaconal tradition, which is derived from the succession of Jesus Christ and focuses on serving one's neighbor. The work of the association is characterized by values such as charity, solidarity and respect for the dignity of every individual. The so-called Diakonia, the diaconal helping and serving, forms the ethical basis for all activities[1][3].
Sustainability is lived in a social context in that the Diakonie Pirna aims at sustainable social development. Through targeted aid to promote self-help and social participation, individual and community resilience should be strengthened in the long term. Voluntary engagement and cooperation with local partners are essential elements in order to make optimal use of resources and to anchor social responsibility in a sustainable manner[1][2].
The association is managed by an executive board and employs around 300 full-time employees and numerous volunteers who together ensure high-quality, innovative and needs-based social care. The Diakonie Pirna is a non-profit association with around 480 members, is strongly rooted in the region and contributes to social stability[2][5].
In summary, the Diakonie Pirna offers a holistic, qualified assistance system that accompanies and supports people in emergency situations in the best possible way - borne by the responsibility to preserve human dignity and to shape social justice in a practical way. In this way, it makes an indispensable contribution to the social structure and to strengthening the community in Sachsen[1][2][3].
