Sozialverband VdK Deutschland

The Sozialverband VdK Deutschland e.V. is the largest and most influential social association in Germany, with a history that dates back to 1950. Founded under the name "Verband der Kriegsbeschädigten, Kriegshinterbliebenen und Sozialrentner Deutschlands e.V.", the VdK has developed over the decades into a modern and comprehensive social association.

• Social Law Consultation: The VdK offers its members comprehensive advice and support in social law matters, including representation before social courts[2][3].
• Social Political Advocacy: The association represents the interests of its members to politics, through influence on legislative processes, discussions with politicians, and media-effective actions and campaigns[1][3].
• Voluntary Engagement: The VdK offers numerous opportunities for voluntary engagement in the district and local associations to strengthen the community of solidarity[3].

The main mission of the VdK is to promote social justice and social security in Germany. The association has been advocating for fairer social policies for over 70 years and actively works to reduce the gap between rich and poor. The VdK is politically and confessionally neutral and finances itself through membership fees to remain financially independent[1].

• Social Justice: The VdK is committed in various areas such as pensions, health, care, and disability to create a solidary and just society[1][3].
• Member Support: Through personal care and free social law consultation at the local level, the VdK effectively supports its members and contributes to establishing the association as a "member magnet"[4].
• Social Engagement: The VdK organizes panel discussions, social political statements, and actions to draw attention to social grievances and represent the interests of its members in state politics and the press[3].