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The Diakonisches Werk im Kirchenkreis Vlotho e.V. is an established social institution that has been offering a wide range of services in the field of outpatient elderly and nursing care as well as socio-diaconal advice on behalf of the Protestant Church since 1999. As a registered association to which the parishes of the Kirchenkreis Vlotho and the Bergkirchen parish belong, it is a member of the Diakonisches Werk of the Evangelical Church of Westphalia and thus part of the nationwide umbrella organization of the Evangelical Free Welfare Association. Around 300 dedicated employees are committed to people in different life situations with high professional competence and Christian charity - including the elderly, people in need, addicts, people in mourning, families with educational problems and people in financial need[1][2].
The main mission of the association is to offer needs-based social support and care in the region, which is characterized by humanity, reliability and Christian mission. The mission statement is based on the biblical values ("You are the light for the world" - Mt. 5:14) and strives for continuous development of services in compliance with the political and economic framework conditions. The Werk also actively influences political decisions in order to improve the framework conditions of social work and to fulfill the social mission in the best possible way[1].
The offer of the Diakonisches Werk includes advice, care, support, therapy and health promotion with the aim of individually supporting people in difficult life situations and sustainably improving their quality of life. The professional and at the same time warm execution of the services is a cornerstone of the self-image, whereby the association is a well-known and recognized face in the regional social service market[1][2].
Sustainability goals and targeted initiatives in classical environmental or climate protection are not explicitly described on the website and in the available information. However, Diakonie is traditionally rooted in social sustainability by promoting long-term solidarity assistance, social justice and strengthening community. The commitment to responsible management within the framework of given resources and the preservation of administrative efficiency are also part of the foundation work of the Kirchenkreis, which is linked to the diaconal institutions[3].
Overall, the Diakonisches Werk im Kirchenkreis Vlotho e.V. stands for a social network of professional care and advice on a Christian basis, which is characterized by competence, cordiality and regional roots and supports people in leading a dignified and self-determined life despite personal challenges[1][2].
