Johanniter GmbH

JOIN (Johanniter International) is a partnership of Protestant Johanniter Orders and their national aid organizations. The member organizations are based in Europe and the Middle East.

In close cooperation and with the support of over 100,000 volunteers, they serve humanity with medical services and FIRST AID, social care, international aid, disaster relief and youth work. The services of the member organizations are open to all.

The central office in Brussels represents the interests of the Johanniter aid organizations vis-à-vis European and international bodies and promotes international projects and working groups. JOIN is listed in the Transparency Register of the European Union.

Core services and activities:

• Medical services and FIRST AID: Providing emergency care, patient transport and FIRST AID training.
• Social care: Supporting elderly people, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups through visits, accompaniment and care in facilities.
• International aid: Disaster relief, humanitarian aid and development cooperation in crisis areas worldwide.
• Youth work: Promoting a sense of responsibility, community spirit and skills among children and young people through group activities, competitions and international exchange programs.
• Volunteer exchange: The Volunteer Swap Program enables volunteers from member organizations to gain international experience and get involved in other countries.
• EU projects: Participation in research projects and initiatives of the European Union in the areas of civil protection, security and healthcare.

Mission:

JOIN strengthens and facilitates cooperation between the member organizations and represents their interests vis-à-vis the European institutions and other international bodies.

Vision:

To unite the efforts of the Johanniter organizations to reach all who can benefit from humanitarian aid and expertise.

Values:

• Partnership: The member organizations work together to pursue a common agenda, raise a unified voice for humanitarian aid and support each other in their development.
• Diversity: The member organizations with different backgrounds and capacities benefit from the experiences of others and transform a variety of approaches into a common strength.
• Sharing: The member organizations share their expertise comprehensively with each other and with society as a whole.

JOIN is committed to providing life-saving measures, promoting well-being and supporting people in need, regardless of their origin or belief. By pooling resources and expertise, the member organizations of JOIN help to make the world a better place.

1. https://johanniter.org/
2. https://johanniter.org/volunteer-swap
3. https://johanniter.org/jobs
4. https://johanniter.org/about-join
5. https://johanniter.org/med1stmr
6. https://johanniter.org/members
7. https://johanniter.org/member-activities-2
8. https://johanniter.org/publications
9. https://johanniter.org/news
10. https://johanniter.org/international-humanitarian-aid