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Diakonie Düsseldorf: An Overview

The Diakonie Düsseldorf is a leading welfare association in Düsseldorf, which has been active as a Protestant community service since 1916. It is a member of Eurodiaconia and works closely with the Protestant congregations.

Key Products and Services

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The Diakonie Düsseldorf offers a wide range of services, from childcare in daycare centers to care for the elderly. Its services include:

Child and Youth Welfare: Open all-day schools, school social work and remedial education counseling.
Health and Social Affairs: Addiction counseling, therapy centers, day centers for the homeless and the train station mission.
Life in Old Age: Elderly care in inpatient, semi-inpatient and outpatient facilities as well as shared apartments for people with dementia[1][3].

Main Mission and Values

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The mission of the Diakonie Düsseldorf is to promote an open, inclusive, just and supportive society. It is committed to understanding between people and welcoming them, regardless of age, gender, origin or religion[3]. The organization acts professionally, result-oriented, innovatively and sustainably.

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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The Diakonie Düsseldorf is committed to sustainable and innovative solutions in social work. It promotes engagement and works together with partners to improve the quality of life of people in Düsseldorf. An important aspect is the continuous training and further development of its fields of work[3].

Structure and Organization

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The Diakonie Düsseldorf is a registered association supported by the Protestant congregations. The board consists of Michael Schmidt, Tanja Buck, Dr. Daniela Roxin and Anja Vennedey. The Board of Trustees as a voluntary supervisory body supports the strategic orientation[1][3].

With over 3,000 full-time and 1,300 volunteer employees at more than 210 locations, the Diakonie Düsseldorf is a central player in the social sector of Düsseldorf[1][3].

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