Mission Leben is a diaconal organization in Darmstadt that has been supporting people in difficult life situations since 1849. With comprehensive services in elderly care, child and youth welfare, as well as hospice services, it promotes self-determination and dignity.
Mission Leben is a diaconal and non-profit organization based in Darmstadt that has been supporting people in difficult life situations since 1849. As the successor of the Inner Mission Darmstadt and a member of the Diakonie network, it is affiliated with the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau[1][2].
The main mission of Mission Leben is to support people with the greatest possible self-determination, security, and dignity. This is achieved through needs-oriented services that are continuously developed[1][2]. The values of the organization are deeply rooted in the diaconal tradition and aim to help people in difficult life situations.
Mission Leben promotes the development of new ideas for social services in the INTRA Lab. This demonstrates the commitment to innovation and sustainability in social work. Additionally, the organization operates an academy for nursing and social professions, focusing on the training and further education of professionals in the fields of nursing, education, and therapeutic education[1][2]. These educational offerings help to provide qualified professionals for social work and thus contribute to improving the quality of life of the supported individuals in the long term.
In 2024, Mission Leben celebrated its 175th anniversary, highlighting the longstanding and continuous support of people in various life phases. In the past year, the organization supported over 9,000 people and trained nearly 1,800 professionals in nursing and social work[2]. These figures reflect the comprehensive commitment and significance of Mission Leben in the region.
