Evangelischer Fachverband Arbeit und Soziale Integration e.V.
The Evangelische Fachverband Arbeit und Soziale Integration e. V. (EFAS) is a nationwide network of Protestant and diaconal employment and qualification companies as well as diaconal state and professional associations in Germany. The association's goal is to promote the professional and social integration of unemployed people and to sustainably improve their life prospects[1].
EFAS functions as a cross-platform dialogue partner between politics, administration and its members in order to effectively represent the interests of the institutions that are socially and labor market policy engaged. The association relies on close cooperation, professional exchange and the pooling of common resources to fulfill its mission in labor market integration[1].
The key competences and services of EFAS lie in the promotion and support of employment and qualification projects that help people with difficult access to the labor market. These include measures for professional training, social support and advice, as well as the development of innovative concepts for the integration of unemployed people[1].
The focus of the association's work is clearly on social responsibility and sustainability: EFAS is oriented towards diaconal basic values such as solidarity, participation and social justice. With a holistic integration promotion and the strengthening of disadvantaged people, the association actively contributes to social sustainability and is committed to an inclusive working environment[1].
The organization sees itself as a dynamic network that shares experiences and BEST PRACTICES nationwide, sets standards and creates synergies between church and social organizations. EFAS is therefore a central player when it comes to strengthening social cohesion in Germany through professional participation and building long-term, sustainable integration structures[1].
In summary, EFAS e. V. offers:
- Networking of Protestant and diaconal labor market actors in Germany
- Representation of interests vis-à-vis politics and administration
- Professional support as well as promotion of professional and social integration
- Commitment to social justice, participation and sustainability in the labor market context
- Impulses for innovative and integrative employment models
This comprehensive orientation makes EFAS an indispensable partner for social integration and sustainable labor market policy in the church-diaconal environment[1].
Note: Since there is no explicit information on specific sustainability initiatives or quantifiable goals on the website, this description is based on the general values and tasks of the association in the area of social sustainability and integration.
