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Hein & Fiete: The Gay Checkpoint in Hamburg

What We Do and Offer

Hein & Fiete is a central point of contact for the gay and bisexual community in Hamburg, particularly in the St. Georg district, just five minutes from the main train station. Our team consists of around 80 volunteers and 5 full-time staff members who are closely connected with all parts of the local LGBTQ+ scene.

We offer a variety of services and information aimed at promoting the well-being and health of our community. Our key offerings include:

HIV/STI Testing and Counseling: Every Tuesday and Thursday, interested individuals can get tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) for free, anonymously, and without prior appointment. These tests are conducted in cooperation with CasaBlanca[1][5].
Education and Awareness: We provide information on the transmission routes of HIV/AIDS and other STIs as well as on practicing safer sex. This also includes the sale of condoms and lubricants at affordable prices, with the profits reinvested into our educational work[5].
Community Support: We connect groups and initiatives within the Gay Community to strengthen the social network and improve the living conditions of gay and bisexual individuals in Hamburg. This also includes special projects and providing our infrastructure for various groups[5].

Main Mission and Values

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The work of Hein & Fiete is characterized by a clear mission and values:

Health and Prevention: Our goal is to prevent HIV infections through education, information, and engagement, and to promote awareness of safer sex.
Community and Inclusion: We work to strengthen the social network of the Gay Community and actively combat the exclusion of HIV-positive and AIDS-affected men.
Acceptance and Equality: Through our various activities, we advocate for the acceptance of gay and bisexual lifestyles in heterosexual society and strive for legal equality[5].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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Hein & Fiete is involved in various initiatives to achieve long-term sustainability and positive change:

Voluntary Engagement: We are constantly looking for volunteers who can receive comprehensive training and participate in our various working groups and initiatives.
Donations and Funding: Since not all projects can be funded with the available resources, we rely on donations to continue our work.
Public Discussion and Networking: Through our participation in various committees, we bring gay and bisexual issues into public discussion to improve our acceptance in society as a whole[5].

Hein & Fiete is thus not only an information and counseling center but also an active part of the local community, committed to the health, well-being, and equality of gay and bisexual individuals.

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