IN VIA Katholischer Verband für Mädchen- und Frauensozialarbeit Köln e.V.

IN VIA Köln e.V. is an innovative, Catholic social association that has been committed to equal opportunities and participation since its founding in 1898. The association celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2023 and now has over 800 full-time and volunteer employees. IN VIA is particularly involved in the areas of education, training, inclusion and work, in order to enable children, young people and young adults to find new paths regardless of gender, origin, religion or support needs[2][3].

IN VIA's mission is to give people the opportunity to lead a self-determined life. The association is committed to an inclusive society in which all people can participate on an equal footing. A central concern is the integration of people with disabilities into the labor market in order to promote equal opportunities[1][2].

An outstanding project is IN VIA - Essen für Kinder, a social initiative that provides healthy school lunches for Cologne schools. This project is carried out by a team that consists of half people with and without disabilities in order to live inclusion in practice[1].

IN VIA attaches great importance to sustainability, especially in the production of school lunches. The initiative ensures that the food is prepared in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner in order to protect the health of the children and the future[1].

Through its many years of experience and its commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities, IN VIA Köln e.V. has established itself as an important player in the social sector. The association is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and an approved provider according to AZAV, which underlines its high quality standards[5].

• 1 - https://www.invia-essenfuerkinder.de
• 2 - https://www.invia-koeln.de/impressum/index.html
• 3 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/in-via-koln-ev
• 4 - https://www.invia-koeln.de/impressum/datenschutz/index.html
• 5 - https://www.invia-international.de/about/