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SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V.
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationSocial ServicesHealthcare
Impact2Sustainability Goals
LocationBerlin
About SELKO - Verein zur Förderung von Selbsthilfe-Kontaktstellen e. V.
selko.de (Association for the Promotion of Self-Help Contact Points) is the umbrella and professional association for self-help contact points in Berlin, Germany. Its core mission is to promote and support self-help initiatives and care engagement across the city. selko.de provides comprehensive information and infrastructure for individuals seeking self-help groups and support in caregiving, acting as a central hub for these services. As the parent organization for five key institutions, including SEKIS Berlin and the Kompetenzzentrum Pflegeunterstützung, selko.de makes a high social impact. The organization collaborates closely with Berlin's health insurance funds and is a member of the German National Association for Self-Help Groups, allowing it to represent self-help and patient interests in relevant committees.
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Sustainability Goals
Good Health & Well-Being
Strengthening health and well-being through self-help
SELKO serves as a central hub for self-help groups and caregiving support in Berlin, providing comprehensive information and infrastructure for residents.
Support for informal caregivers and affected individuals
The organization operates contact points for care engagement, offers post-viral counseling, and fosters networking to improve quality of life.
Reduced Inequalities
Ensuring access to vital self-help and support
SELKO operates city-wide and district-specific contact points to ensure access to self-help groups and caregiving support for all Berlin residents, reducing social inequalities.
Promoting community participation and engagement
The organization strengthens civil society engagement and represents the interests of self-help groups and patients to foster greater societal participation.
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FAQs
Q1What is selko.de's core mission?
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SELKO (Association for the Promotion of Self-Help Contact Points) promotes and supports self-help initiatives and care engagement across Berlin. The organization provides comprehensive information and infrastructure for individuals seeking self-help groups or support in caregiving.
Q2Which institutions are part of selko.de?
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SELKO is the umbrella organization for five key institutions, including SEKIS Berlin, a district-specific SEKIS in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, the Kontaktstelle Pflegeengagement Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, and the Kompetenzzentrum Pflegeunterstützung. It also provides "Postvirale-Beratung" (post-viral counseling) in two districts.
Q3Where is selko.de active?
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selko.de operates city-wide in Berlin, maintaining institutions such as SEKIS Berlin, a SEKIS in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, and care engagement contact points in 12 districts. It also offers post-viral counseling in two districts.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does selko.de contribute to?
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selko.de primarily contributes to SDG 3 "Good Health and Well-being" by promoting self-help and care engagement. Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 10 "Reduced Inequalities".
Q5What role does selko.de play in advocacy?
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As a member of the German National Association for Self-Help Groups, selko.de is authorized to represent self-help and patient interests in relevant committees according to § 140f SGB V. The organization actively advocates for engagement policy.
Q6Does selko.de offer training programs?
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Yes, selko.de offers a comprehensive training program called "Aktiv in Selbsthilfe." This program is aimed at volunteers and supports them in their engagement.
