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The LAG KISS RLP promotes self-help and citizen engagement in Rhineland-Palatinate. It supports self-help groups with advice, facilities, and workshops. Its goal is to strengthen self-help work and improve the living situation of those affected.
About LAG KISS RLP
editThe State Working Group of Contact and Information Centers for Self-Help in Rhineland-Palatinate, short LAG KISS RLP, is an association of self-help contact points that have been active in Rhineland-Palatinate since 2004. This organization offers comprehensive information, counseling, and support services to strengthen self-help work and promote citizen engagement. LAG KISS RLP works across disciplines and topics and operates in a free and public sponsorship, with permanently employed staff and its own premises.
Key Products and Services
editLAG KISS RLP supports self-help groups, initiatives, and organizations in the social and health sector. The organization provides assistance in the establishment of new groups, support in applying for funding, and offers facilities for group meetings. Additionally, it organizes seminars and workshops on self-help-related topics and supports the public relations work of the groups by creating flyers and press releases.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of LAG KISS RLP is to promote, support, and stabilize self-help and citizen engagement in Rhineland-Palatinate. The organization views self-help as an essential complement to medical treatments and therapies and as an important pillar of the healthcare system. It places great value on promoting initiative and improving the living situation of those affected through exchange in self-help groups.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editLAG KISS RLP is committed to the sustainable support of self-help groups by providing resources and promoting projects that go beyond daily self-help work. The organization supports targeted, time-limited projects that pursue innovative approaches and contribute to the long-term stability of self-help groups. Through collaboration with various partners and the use of digital media, LAG KISS RLP promotes the sustainability and reach of its initiatives.
Current Initiatives
editCurrent initiatives include promoting media literacy in self-help groups, organizing training for group leaders, and conducting events such as Rare Disease Day. LAG KISS RLP also offers digital workshops on topics such as accessibility and online safety to support self-help groups in the digital world.
LAG KISS RLP is a central actor in promoting self-help in Rhineland-Palatinate and significantly contributes to strengthening social cohesion and healthcare in the region.