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Caritas Germany

Our Governance and Working Structures

Caritas in Germany wants to help people in need, both today and in the future. The aim is to participate in shaping social development in Germany and Europe. Its organisational structure – the structure of the German Caritas Association – helps to achieve these goals. Mehr

Overview

The German Caritas Association

The German Caritas Association is a registered charity. It is recognised by the German Bishops’ Conference as the institutional association and representation of the Catholic welfare association Caritas in Germany. Mehr

Focus

Save energy and protect the environment

The Caritas project "Energy Savings Checks" offers non-obligatory advice for people who otherwise have little to do with issues like energy saving and environmental protection. Each consultation is individually tailored to the customer‘s consumption of electricity, water and heating. Mehr

Campaign 2014

Far away is closer than you think

The 2014 Caritas campaign makes clear that the way we act changes the world. Climate change, fair working conditions, flight and expulsion are relevant for all of us –because, in a globalised world, being “far away is closer than you think”. Mehr

Campaign 2018

Everybody needs a home

The lack of affordable housing in Germany is a burden for many people. The problem of rising rents has reached the core of our society. The desperate need for housing has become a social reality that has the potential to create sociopolitical conflict. Reason enough for Caritas to focus on this topic with a national campaign. Mehr

Campaigns and Initiatives

Initiative for solidarity and social cohesion

From 2012 to 2014, the German Caritas has been focusing its public relations and specialized activities on the issue of “solidarity and social cohesion”. Everybody working for one of the many areas of Caritas has been asked to develop and share stimuli for more solidarity. Mehr

Campaign

Families – we can only achieve them together

Families – we can only achieve them together: this is the title of the Caritas Campaign in 2013. It is about what families do for their own members and for society. But also about families under pressure who need the support of others. Mehr

What we do

Caritas is There When You Need Us

The main purpose at the heart of Caritas’ work is to provide real help to people in need. Caritas has more than 25,000 centres and institutions in Germany where people can get professional support and guidance to help them cope with and overcome their problems. Mehr

Campaign 2015

Life in Rural Germany – Changing Times

The countryside is currently undergoing some very drastic demographic changes: The birth rate is sinking, many people are moving into the cities. What is left are deserted areas. The ones who stay are fighting for the preservation of the region and for quality of life. Mehr

Statement

Goals of the German Caritas Association

This statement of goals of the German Caritas Association formulates tasks and goals, challenges and perspectives. It is directed toward all volunteer and professional workers and should help them in identifying with Caritas’ goals and tasks. It aims to give the public a clear and realistic picture of the Caritas Association. Mehr

What we do

Speaking Out for People on the Margins

Caritas is actively involved in the shaping of social policy in Germany. We speak out on the behalf of disadvantaged people and promote the development of fairer living conditions. Caritas openly criticises any signs of dwindling solidarity in society and encourages social action based on solidarity and Christian values. Mehr

What we do

Caritas Trains Professional Caregivers

The key to providing high quality services is making sure our workers and volunteers are professionally trained and educated according to the latest standards. Mehr

Topic

Developing a digital strategy is a necessity

Caritas is in the middle of a digital transformation: handovers in elderly care are organised via smartphone. Apps support the voluntary year (FSJ) programme and enable communication with refugees. And university cooperations are focussing on developing care robots. It’s time for a digital agenda! Mehr

Caritas Germany

President and Board

The President of the German Caritas Association is elected by the Assembly of Delegates for a term of six years. She is the Association’s official spokesperson to the Church and the public. The operations of the Association are overseen by the Board of two persons. Mehr

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Our Governance and Working Structures

The German Caritas Association

Save energy and protect the environment

Far away is closer than you think

Everybody needs a home

Initiative for solidarity and social cohesion

Families – we can only achieve them together

Caritas is There When You Need Us

Life in Rural Germany – Changing Times

Goals of the German Caritas Association

Speaking Out for People on the Margins

Caritas Trains Professional Caregivers

Developing a digital strategy is a necessity

President and Board

Hilfe und Beratung

Spende und Engagement

Die Caritas

Für Profis

Magazin

Service