Concordia Sozialprojekte Stiftung Deutschland
CONCORDIA Sozialprojekte has been committed to disadvantaged children, young people, and families in Europe since 1991. With a variety of programs in education, care, and emergency aid, the organization promotes a self-determined life and strengthens children's rights in the poorest regions.
CONCORDIA Sozialprojekte: Support for Disadvantaged People in Europe
editAbout the Organization
editCONCORDIA Sozialprojekte is an international, non-profit organization that has been dedicated to improving the living conditions of disadvantaged children, adolescents, and families in Europe since its founding on October 14, 1991. Founded by Father Georg Sporschill SJ in Romania, the organization has since expanded to several countries, including Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Bulgaria, the Republic of Moldova, and Kosovo.
Key Products and Services
editCONCORDIA Sozialprojekte offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of its target groups:
- Childcare: Children are cared for in foster families or in small, family-like residential groups and youth homes. A multidisciplinary team of psychologists, teachers, and social workers provides comprehensive support and regular supervision[2][3][5].
- Community-Based Interventions: Mobile teams visit families at home and conduct activities in community and social centers, particularly in rural areas and Roma communities[2].
- General and Vocational Education: Training and further education programs as well as employment programs help young people develop their skills and lead an independent life[2].
- Emergency Aid and Family Work: Support for families in crisis, emergency aid in remote villages, and care for children in soup kitchens and day centers[3][4].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of CONCORDIA Sozialprojekte is to support children, adolescents, and families in need on their path to an independent life. The organization is guided by the objectives of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The focus is on strengthening and upholding children's rights as well as developing structures and services that enable long-term and independent development in partner countries[2][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editCONCORDIA Sozialprojekte actively advocates for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and works to set future-oriented impulses for independent and long-term development in the social and educational sectors. By collaborating with local authorities and communities, sustainable structures and services are developed to provide all children with opportunities and a self-determined life without exclusion[2][5].
Current Activities and Expansion
editToday, CONCORDIA Sozialprojekte cares for approximately 15,000 children and adolescents annually with over 550 employees. The organization is active in the poorest countries in Europe and has further expanded in recent years, most recently with the establishment of foundations in Germany and Switzerland as well as the initiation of activities in Kosovo[2][3][4].
CONCORDIA Sozialprojekte remains true to its motto: "We go where the need is greatest," and works tirelessly to meet the needs of the most disadvantaged populations.