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diakonia GmbH: A non-profit organization for professional integration and employment

Key products and services

The diakonia GmbH, founded in 1996 by the Evangelical Lutheran Deanery District and the Inner Mission Munich, offers a wide range of services and products aimed at supporting people in difficult life situations and promoting their professional integration. The main offerings include:

Painting and varnishing work: First-class painting services at competitive prices.
Household services: Cooking, cleaning, and laundry in Munich daycare centers and crèches.
Hospitality: The daytime café cantina, operated by professionals in the hospitality industry.
Retail stores and sorting operations: Diverse employment opportunities in the retail stores and the associated sorting operations.
Logistics: Transport of furniture and textiles as well as clearances.
Creative services: Support in creating flyers, business cards, logos, and online appearances with a focus on non-profit organizations.
Recycling: Processing of empty toner cartridges and ink cartridges as part of the TipTopBOX[1].

Main mission and values

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The diakonia GmbH is a values-oriented organization that operates on an ethical basis of humanity and social justice. Its mission is to empower people, provide them with professional orientation, and qualify and train them. The organization is guided by Christian values and aims to give unemployed people the chance to achieve their own social recognition, self-determination, and social integration.

The guiding principles of diakonia emphasize the importance of equal opportunities, the appreciation of human and interpersonal aspects, and the promotion of community. They set socio-political accents to represent the interests of the unemployed population and to effect improvements[2].

Sustainability goals and initiatives

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Sustainability plays a central role in the activities of diakonia. Here are some of the key initiatives:

Quality management and certifications: diakonia is certified according to the European quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001/2015 and meets the requirements of the Accreditation and Approval Regulation for Employment Promotion (AZAV)[1].
Environmental management: The company holds the "Green Rooster" certificate for an environmental management system that adheres to the EU regulation for environmental management and audit (EMAS III). It is also part of the Environmental and Climate Pact Bavaria[1].
Ecologically sensible services: diakonia focuses on ecologically sensible services to create new jobs and meet the needs of people living today without compromising the needs of future generations[4].

Diversity and social integration

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diakonia is characterized by its open and diverse corporate culture. It promotes diversity in age-mixed teams, integrates people of different skin colors, socializations, and characters, and stands for equal opportunities regardless of gender, descent, nationality, religion, and worldview. The company accepts all people as they are and lives the commandment of love for one's neighbor in its daily interactions with each other and with clients and donors[2][4].

Through its comprehensive offerings and initiatives, diakonia GmbH significantly contributes to the social and professional integration of people in Munich and Ebersberg and advocates for a sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

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