AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg
The Aidshilfe Hamburg is a committed citizens' movement that has been supporting people with HIV and AIDS since 1984. With a wide range of prevention, counseling, and educational work, it promotes health, diversity, and acceptance in society. Volunteers and professionals are committed to a discrimination-free future.
AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg: A Citizen Movement for Health and Diversity
editAbout Us
editAIDS-Hilfe Hamburg, founded in 1984, is a unique combination of a self-help association, a citizen movement, and a professional counseling facility. With more than 150 volunteer colleagues and 14 professionals from various fields, AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg empowers individuals and population groups particularly affected by HIV infections.
Key Products and Services
edit- Prevention and Counseling: AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg offers comprehensive counseling services, including HIV rapid tests, telephone and online counseling, as well as specific prevention programs for youth and other target groups.
- Workshops and Educational Work: Regular workshops and educational events on topics such as HIV, health, and sexual well-being, designed for both the general public and specific groups like youth and workers.
- LGBTIQ Family Planning Counseling*: A specialized counseling service that supports individuals from the LGBTIQ* community on their journey to starting a family.
- Intercultural and Youth Prevention Work: Initiatives focusing on health promotion and prevention in intercultural and youth contexts.
Mission and Values
editAIDS-Hilfe Hamburg stands for diversity, acceptance, and freedom from discrimination. Its fundamental attitude is life-affirming and supportive. The organization advocates for the quality of life and health of people living with HIV and AIDS, as well as for all those particularly vulnerable due to HIV. It promotes sexual well-being, health promotion, and self-help in a protected and supportive environment.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Health Promotion: AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg is committed to comprehensive health promotion, particularly in the area of sexual health and the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI).
- Volunteering and Citizen Engagement: Through the volunteer agency, individuals are encouraged and supported to engage in volunteer work in the context of HIV, diversity, and sexual well-being. Regular training and supervision ensure the quality of volunteer work.
- Projects for Specific Groups: Initiatives such as the project "Aging Under the Rainbow" support seniors in the LGBTIQ community and promote LGBTIQ*-friendly offerings.
- Networking Work: AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg is closely networked with many institutions and initiatives to ensure comprehensive support and counseling.
Conclusion
editAIDS-Hilfe Hamburg is a central point of contact for people living with HIV and AIDS, as well as for all those committed to health promotion, prevention, and diversity. With its wide range of counseling and educational offerings, its strong volunteer base, and its supportive fundamental attitude, AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg makes valuable contributions to a healthier and more accepting society.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.aidshilfe-hamburg.de
- 2 - https://www.aidshilfe-hamburg.de/ueber-uns
- 3 - https://epub.sub.uni-hamburg.de/epub/volltexte/2019/93526/pdf/AIDS_Hilfe_Gesamtkonzeption_mit_Sachbericht_2014.pdf
- 4 - https://www.hamburg.de/politik-und-verwaltung/behoerden/sozialbehoerde/themen/gesundheit/gesundheitsfoerderung/hiv-aids-sti/rat-und-hilfe-hiv-33320
- 5 - https://www.mastermedia.de/case/aids-hilfe-hamburg-e-v-unser-einsatz-ist-ehrensache/